Testseek.co.uk have collected 289 expert reviews of the Apple HomePod bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple HomePod bluetooth portable speaker.
April 2018
(74%)
289 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
2929 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great performance
Ultra lightweight
Apple Pencil and keyboard cover work well
Sound
Design
Siri
Sounds great
Hardware design
HomeKit support
Varied use cases
Powerful audio
Amazing sound quality
Siri voice accuracy is high
Attractive
Understated design
Stunning sound quality
Clever spatial awareness
Handsome looks
Apple's $349 HomePod has excellent bass and consistently superior sound quality across a wide variety of music genres. The speaker is easy to set up and Siri can hear you from across a room
Brilliant sound
Can hear you very well
Full production at low volumes
Choice of male or female voice
Sounds amazing wherever you put it
Simple setup
Seamless integration with Apple Music
Compact
Solid and stylish
Impressive auto-tuning
Siri and Apple Music works well
Weighty
Authoritative sound
Excellent
Nuanced sound
Great design
Easy HomeKit setup and control
Streaming support via AirPlay
Sounds excellent
Siri commands seem to work well
Small and smart
Excellent highs and lows from the sound. Design
Incredible sound
Easy to set up (when it works)
Apple's voice assistant Siri is builtin
You can ask it to adjust the volume
Skip tracks or play a specific song
Album or playlist
Siri isn't restricted to control of music the voice assistant can also give you the weather
Convert measurements
Set ti
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Still an iOS device
Only supports Apple Music from device
No radio
Made a mark on our worktop
No multi-room support
No multi-timer support
Only works with Apple Music
Siri sounds horrid
Locked down ecosystem
Siri is limited
No Bluetooth streaming
Apple Music subscription needed for a worthwhile experience
Siri isn't that smart
Frustrating software
Restricted to Apple users
You're stuck with Apple-only audio services when using voice commands and the HomePod only works on iOS. Siri and HomeKit lack the polish and device compatibility of Alexa and Google Assistant
You're stuck with Apple-only audio services when using voice commands and the HomePod only works on iOS. Some key features
Including multiroom audio and stereo pairing
Aren't yet available but are coming soon. Siri and HomeKit lack Alexa and the Google
Siri not up to scratch
No Bluetooth or analogue audio in
No native Spotify or radio
No Android or Windows support
No voice-driven radio playback
Siri isn't the best digital assistant
Voice playback limited to Apple Music
Over-reliance on voice control
Mid-range a little muddled
Very Apple-centric
No built-in support for Spotify
Pandora
Or other apps
Requires iOS device running iOS 11.2.5 to set up
No Bluetooth or Aux jack for non-iOS devices
No multi-room support at launch
Limited use for those not fully immersed in Apple's universe
Siri doesn't match Google Assistant or Alexa for versatility
Multi-room via your laptop only
As AirPlay 2 mystifyingly not included at launch
Price. Midrange sound not perfect. Confusing UI
Siri needs some work
Lack of third-party app support
Can mark furniture
Rating
Even if you have a subscription to Apple Music
This won't work with Android devices as you can't set it up
It's very expensive
While there's no multiroom support at present
Apple says you will be pair two HomePods together later this year
Superb sonics with extraordinary bass, Great build quality, AirPlay capable, Easy setup
Integrated music streaming restricted to Apple Music, No bluetooth, More limited smarts versus competition, No wired input for TV viewing
Apple has created the best-sounding small speaker we've heard to date, but its Apple-centricity and immaturity as a smart device may deter some buyers...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: When it comes to smarts, the HomePod has both pluses and minuses[ JENNETH ORANTIA ]As with the Apple Watch and AirPods, the HomePod is designed for iOS devices only. Even MacBook and iMac users are locked out, as you'll need an iPhone or iPad to s...
Published: 2018-03-16, Author: Anthony , review by: audiophilia.com
Abstract: The HomePod is Apple's answer to 'smart speakers', featuring a single point sound source imbued with a digital assistant. Not only a speaker to sound good, but to turn on your lights, the AC and lock your doors. Smart!The HomePod's engineering was beset w...
Abstract: We are now one month out since HomePod was released, and I've been using Apple's smart speaker every day since it launched. First on the road while traveling, then at home with a variety of other smart speakers.My thoughts on HomePod have shifted over tha...
Beautiful industrial design, Very responsive to voice commands, Good musical performance
The more-expensive Google Home Max delivers higher fidelity, Limits you to Apple's own music services, Siri is inferior to Alexa and Google Assistant, HomeKit is the least-supported smart home platform
The HomePod's audio performance beats anything in the Amazon Echo lineup, but it's inferior to the Google Home Max. And while HomeKit is a solid platform, Apple's presence in the smart home is dwarfed by Amazon and Google...
An acoustically great personal speaker that uses advanced DSP and other technologies to adjust to a room's settings. Good Siri performance and tight integration with Apple Music, iCloud Music Library, and Apple Podcasts. Solid AirPlay performance. Ability
Clearly intended solely for those in the Apple ecosystem. Requires an iOS device for set up. Direct internet streaming limited to Apple's media services. No wired audio inputs. No Bluetooth audio support. Siri assistant only works for a single primary use
Published: 2018-02-26, Author: Jeff , review by: macobserver.com
Abstract: Now that the initial hype and excitement about HomePod is behind us and we're over the “OMG it's shiny and new” phase, we can take a serious and real world look at Apple's entry into the smart speaker market. The first wave of reviews, after a week or eve...
Abstract: The HomePod's physical design is relatively similar to smart speakers, but it's a significant departure from Apple's other products. Where MacBooks, iOS devices, and the Apple TV are clad in aluminum, glass, and gloss plastic, the HomePod is almost entire...
Abstract: Oh, Apple. You've done it again. You've made an undeniably sound piece of hardware, then smothered it in Apple stuff that'll put off a good 50% of your potential audience. I suppose when you're selling it for $349, you don't need to sell as many units?I c...
