Apple Launches Black Mini HomePod

HomePod mini with Midnight color (photo: dock. Apple)

JAKARTA Apple launched HomePod, Siri-backed smart speaker, with a mini size on Monday, July 15. This 3.3-inch device is designed with a black color called Midnight. Despite launching on July 15, this audio device was only available on July 17. Not only Midnight, Apple also launched yellow, orange, blue, and white colors. All of these colors, including Midnight, can be purchased on the Apple Store. Apple says that the mini HomePod brings stunning sound even though the device is small. This speaker uses a mesh, synthetic cloth with a small hole, transparent and touch surface with a backlight. Like other HomePods, this new device provides a catalog containing hundreds of millions of songs that can be heard via Apple Music. Users can feel audio that fills the room even if it only turns on one speaker. "To improve entertainment, users can even use smart speakers to create attractive home theater experiences with Apple TV 4K," Apple said in its official statement.

In addition to being able to be connected to Apple TV 4K, users of the mini HomePod can take advantage of Siri's help in accessing music based on artists, song lyrics, genres, or their mood. This smart speaker can also control other smart devices at home. "Users can create smart home automation, get notifications when smoke alarms or carbon monoxides are detected in their homes, check the temperature and humidity in the room," Apple explained. When launched on July 17, the mini HomePod can be purchased through the Apple Store AS, China, Singapore, and various other countries. This speaker can also be ordered through Apple's official website at a price of 99 US dollars (IDR 1.6 million).