Siri is your do-it-all intelligent assistant, helping with everyday tasks
Easily control your smart home
Designed to keep your data private and secure
Place multiple HomePod mini speakers around the house for a connected
sound system
Intercom messages to every room
Pair two HomePod mini speakers together for immersive stereo sound
Voice recognition gives each family member a personalized experience
Seamlessly hand off audio by bringing your iPhone close to HomePod
Description
You’ve never heard color like this. HomePod mini packs a punch. Color your world with HomePod mini.
HomePod mini delivers unexpectedly big sound for a speaker of its size. Place multiple speakers around the house for a connected sound system.1 With Siri, your do-it-all intelligent assistant helps with everyday tasks and controls your smart home privately and securely.2 And HomePod mini works seamlessly with your iPhone.
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Setup requires Wi-Fi and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the latest software. Requires a HomeKit-enabled device. Requires multiple HomePod devices or AirPlay 2–compatible speakers. Requires two or more HomePod speakers. Multiuser features are available in English
Technical specifications Go to apple.com/homepod-mini/specs for a complete set.
Dimensions (Overall): 3.3 Inches (H) x 3.9 Inches (W) x 3.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .76 Pounds
Electronics Features: Water-Resistant, USB Chargeable, Wireless, Voice Control, Rechargeable Battery
Connection Type: 3.5mm Audio
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
IP rating: IP67
Voice assistant built-in: Siri Built-in
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 54564757
UPC: 194252272022
Item Number (DPCI): 057-10-0191
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.24 inches length x 4.24 inches width x 4.921 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 14 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Will this work outside the home? I’m looking to purchase two..one for my home and one for my dad who is in a nursing facility. I want to be able to play jazz music for him from the app on my phone.
submitted by SW ONE - 1 year ago
A: Hi SW ONE, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini
No, HomePod mini devices primarily rely on being on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone or iPad for most features and functions, including personal requests and AirPlay. While they can connect to different networks under certain conditions, such as using 802.1X networks, they are designed to work seamlessly within a single, unified network environment.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 1 year ago
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A: Hi CX, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini
No, HomePod mini devices primarily rely on being on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone or iPad for most features and functions, including personal requests and AirPlay. While they can connect to different networks under certain conditions, such as using 802.1X networks, they are designed to work seamlessly within a single, unified network environment.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 1 year ago
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Q: How does the intercom work
submitted by watchbuyer3 - 1 year ago
A: You have to have HomePods in other rooms so it can work
submitted byDrea - 1 year ago
A: Hi watchbuyer3, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini.
The Apple HomePod mini's intercom feature is a convenient way to communicate with people in your home. Here's a breakdown of how it works:
Core Functionality:
Sending Messages:
You can send voice messages from one HomePod or HomePod mini to others in your home.
This can also be done from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and even CarPlay.
Receiving Messages:
Messages are played on all designated HomePod speakers in your home.
Notifications can also be received on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.
Replying:
You can reply to intercom messages, and your reply will be sent back to the originating device or to all devices, depending on the original message's scope.
How to Use It:
Using Siri:
The most common way is to use Siri voice commands. For example:
"Hey Siri, intercom 'Dinner is ready.'"
"Hey Siri, announce upstairs 'I'm going to the store.'"
"Hey Siri, reply 'I'll be right there.'"
Using the Home App:
You can also send messages through the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 1 year ago
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Q: Can this be used a conference speaker for using Teams, Skype, Zoom etc on MacBook?
submitted by Madz - 5 years ago
A: I use mine with Zoom on a MacBook Air. Works great.
submitted bySunny Cindy - 5 years ago
A: Yes this works with Airplay so you can cast pretty much any sound from your Apple iPhone or ipad to the speaker.
submitted byRebecca S - 5 years ago
Q: Is this the latest model?
submitted by BB - 5 years ago
A: Hi, BB! Regarding your question about the Apple HomePod mini: It is! As of this reply, this is the latest model of the HomePod Mini. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 5 years ago
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A: Apple needs to get busy with some NEW COLORS! I have 1 of each color offered, but I have more needs for great speakers. Maybe they can do polka-dots, stripes, graphics like
The Beatles logo
submitted byLemur Tierney - 4 years ago
Q: Can I play all the music in my iTunes Library through the HomePod mini?
submitted by KMac - 6 years ago
A: Yes you can play it via Airplay 2 or the hand-off feature by holding the iPhone close to HomePod mini.
submitted byabhisn - 6 years ago
A: the better way is apple music...no surprise there
submitted byStanhope - 6 years ago
Q: While in the basement will it notify me when doorbell rings?
submitted by Di - 10 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini.
Yes, an Apple HomePod mini will notify you when a doorbell rings, but it requires that you have a compatible HomeKit doorbell and enable the "Doorbell Chime" feature in the Home app.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMel - 10 months ago
Target staff support
Q: Does it go to sleep or will it listen all the time? For alarm in basement.
submitted by Di - 11 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Apple HomePod mini
The Apple HomePod mini does not "go to sleep" in the traditional sense, but the way it operates is perfectly suited for a persistent function like an alarm.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 11 months ago
Target expert support
Q: If I am sleeping and a alarm goes off in my basement can my iPhone alert me when this is placed by alarm in basement?
submitted by Di - 11 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Apple HomePod mini
Yes, but only for specific safety alarms like smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. The HomePod mini has a feature called Sound Recognition that allows it to act as a listener for your existing, non-smart safety alarms. If your smoke or CO detector in the basement goes off, the HomePod mini will "hear" the distinct pattern of the alarm and send a Critical Alert to your iPhone
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 11 months ago
Target expert support
Q: Do you need one or two of HomePod mini for good sound
submitted by Terry C - 1 year ago
A: Hi Terry C, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini
For a significantly better listening experience, using two Apple HomePod minis as a stereo pair is generally recommended over just one. Two HomePod minis provide a wider soundstage, richer stereo imaging, and a more immersive listening experience, especially for music and movies.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 1 year ago
Target expert support
Q: Can I use it only as a speaker when watching you tube from an iphone?
submitted by Cool - 2 years ago
A: Hi Cool, thanks for reaching out about Apple HomePod mini
Yes. It can playback audio from your phone
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
The HomePod Mini impresses with its compact design and ability to fill a room with sound, making it a great addition to any Apple ecosystem. Guests appreciate its ease of setup and integration with other Apple devices, enhancing daily routines. However, some guests express concerns about its volume limitations and the need for a constant power source, which may affect portability. Overall, it serves well for casual listening and smart home control.
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153 recommendations
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20 August, 2026Verified purchase
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The size is so compact but delivers amazing sound. Also purchased apples wood stand. We are using for outdoor gatherings and works seamlessly with our HomePod in the house. In the past we’d unplug the HomePod and use outside but the size was always awkward, this one is perfect.
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Inconsistently stays connected to a device no matter what I’ve tried. When it does stay connected it pauses all of the time.
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20 December, 2025Verified purchase
Nice sound but ...
The HomePod mini was easy to set up. The sound is quite pleasant and soothing but cannot play as loud as the JBL Charge6 speaker if you want to throw a party. The bass from the later is also deeper and tighter. The JBL Charge6 can play using its battery while the HomePod mini needs to be connected to an outlet via the USB cable that comes with it, thus the latter is not portable.
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16 November, 2025Verified purchase
Poor voice recognition
Poor voice recognition.
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1 November, 2025Verified purchase
Connectivity Issues
I purchased a white HomePod mini, I’m pretty text savvy and I know how to work Apple products. When it came to setting my product up with the home app, it kept giving me error messages and telling me to try again. The only thing I was able to do was play music via my phone through the speaker. I could not get it to work with my matter enabled lights. I went with a goggle home display, same price, with a screen.
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29 September, 2025Verified purchase
Its a Apple product
Great product, easy to install
Rae
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23 September, 2025Verified purchase
my perfect speaker
perfect very loud beautiful
Derek
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25 July, 2025Verified purchase
Come on Apple
Won’t play Spotify, requires hey siri on iPhone not just for the HomePod. I bought this for its supposed enhanced security but I’ll be going back to Google.
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2 July, 2025Verified purchase
don't purchase unless you have apple music account
We had an alexa prior to purchasing this. So easy. Just tell it what you want to listen to, radio station, ect... but the mini wants to immediately connect to apple music. You can use this mini with your iphone but you have to operate the mini through your iphone to access you spotify, iheart radio, ect. We have a SONOS so we can do the same thing with this. Was looking for simple. This is very hands on vs. just asking it to find info, radio station, a song, a recipe....the weather....
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3 June, 2025Verified purchase
great
great sound , easy to use. once i got it that this is a home pod, not an ipod, it was easy. i wanted it play my apple itunes catalog, i set up with download. then, selected a song from playlist and it instantly started the playlist when i clicked the airplay symbol on the song. wonderful, huge , deep and clear sound i hear all over average size condo. in fact i have to turn it down. amazing. it has a complete suri home whatever set up but i am not much interested in asking suri the weather or room temp etc.
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13 May, 2025Verified purchase
It's like a parliament of screeching barn owls
The sound quality on this is like a clowder of bats screeching in the night. You should be afraid, very afraid of just how awful it sounds. I mean, even an Alexa Echo does a better job and I hate Jeff Bezos. If you want an Apple Smart Home Device, spend the extra dolla dolla bills, y’all, and get the full size Home Pod. You will only find heartache and pain if you buy the Mini. And no one wants that.
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3 April, 2025Verified purchase
Tiny but mighty
Love how this small device fills the room with sound.
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11 March, 2025Verified purchase
Broken up
AirPlay is hit or miss.. it often cuts music off or breaks up.. Has some room for improvement… maybe the next generations will be better.
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19 February, 2025
Great sound
Bought it for my husband and he likes it. Has great sound!
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13 January, 2025Verified purchase
Great sound Easy to use
Better sound quality than my iphone and very easy to use. Basically plug in, connect and use.
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8 January, 2025Verified purchase
So confusing.
Let me start by saying, we are Apple people. We have iPhones, Apple TV's, iPads, MacBooks, etc. This HomePod mini went back immediately. I couldn't figure out how to control it with my phone. There's no app, no adjusting the settings, nothing. I originally bought it with the hope of using it as a sound machine at night, and having the bonus of a speaker for any use. Definitely was not ideal for it.
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26 December, 2024
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9 September, 2024Verified purchase
Works perfectly
How do you live without this device? It make living so easier. Easy to operate and appealing look as well.
Suga
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31 August, 2024Verified purchase
Home Pod Mini
This little unit works great as a hub for my connected devices. It sound great. It blends seamlessly in an Apple environment.
George
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13 August, 2024Verified purchase
Love it!
This is my 4th HomePod! I love them! The yellow is so cute & perfect. Gives a fun pop of color to my bathroom. I hope this one doesn't brick on me though...