# HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment

- Source: The Verge
- Published: 2026-11-01T14:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024108/homepod-mini-2-hands-on-siri-smart-home-mac-speaker
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/homepod-mini-2-first-look-three-things-i-love-and-one-disappointment-6e4989/

When I first heard about the new $149 HomePod Mini 2 at Apple's Welcome Home event last month, I was disappointed. It's been six years since Apple launched its entry-level smart speaker, and all it got in the second gen was a chip bump, some color glowy stuff, and better AirPlay? For $50 more than […]

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