HomePod mini

Assuming we’re speaking about an Apple TV model with Thread: Wired Apple TV > Apple TV over WiFi > HomePod mini Ethernet stability combined with the better processor will always make a wired Apple TV the best option.

True. I’d describe the HomePod minis as a Siri device first, a speaker second. Full sized HomePods are the opposite. I’d rather spend $300 on a single homepad than $300 on 3 minis.

I hate my HomePod mini’s. Every software update I encounter immense problems with them and have to reset / restart them. One I lost to the “ghost touch” problem and can’t revive it. Up until recently I had two minis - one on either side of my bed and an ultra short through projector at the foot of m

One HomePod will sound better than 2 minis, yes. The minis don’t have the bass like the big daddy HomePod does.

You would only be able to control your TV with an Apple TV. It’s what is necessary for your other Apple devices to be able to see and interact with your TV. I will say again that the Apple TV is the best media streamer out there even if you never ever use Siri. The UI and functionality is the best s

I learned after my gen 1 HomePods to either live with the countless frustrations or to get rid of them. I chose to get rid of them. I literally threw them in the garbage after they pissed me off one last time. I’ve since gotten two HomePod Mini that work ok, but only because I have very limited expe

On Infuse and YouTube. No change for me, and Apple TV and HomePod Minis are both on 26.4… I did the update yesterday, and the sound is still distorted.

The Apple TV 4K with Ethernet (128gb) is the one to get. It has a thread border router and you can connect it directly to your router creating a much more stable network for you devices. However the HomePod mini also has a thread border router but isn’t as stable. Just make sure to got into the home

I have a feeling it will get whatever aWatch chip is cheapest for them to throw in there and if you want Apple Intelligence, then you need to pony up for that new iPad with a HomePod thing. No way it gets any kind of worthwhile processor. Likely a tiny bump to the speaker or mic quality, mostly thru

The big HomePod’s make the mini sound week. I have HomePods all over the house the the big ones make a big difference