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Life & fun · January 19, 2023

HomePod 2nd Generation

Delivering breakthrough sound and home intelligence

HomePod 2nd Generation launched on January 19, 2023 with 103 votes, #412 of 3,901 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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What it does

Immersive, high-fidelity audio. An intelligent assistant. Works seamlessly with your Apple devices. A powerful way to control your smart home. Private and secure.

Delivering incredible audio quality, enhanced Siri capabilities, and a safe and secure smart home experience.

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic design. Packed with Apple innovations and Siri intelligence, HomePod offers advanced computational audio for a groundbreaking listening experience, including support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks. With convenient new ways to manage everyday tasks and control the smart home, users can now create smart home automations using Siri, get notified when a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is detected in their home, and check temperature and humidity in a room — all hands-free. The new HomePod is available to order online and in the Apple Store…from apple.com

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