Apple introduces the 2nd Gen HomePod, two years after the discontinuation of the Smart speaker in 2021. Now once again the Second Gen HomePod has hit its comeback with a refined design and innovative listening experience song and upgraded intelligence. So why is the HomePod a claimed must home needed essential? Let’s get into the features in detail.
HomePod Second Gen Specs
| Dimensions | 6.6 inches height*5.6 inches width |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Audio Technology | 4-inch high-excursion woofer Five horn-loaded tweeters Advanced computational audio Supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone | Low-frequency calibration microphone Four-microphone design for far-field Siri |
| Sensors | Sound Recognition, Temperature, humidity Accelerometer |
| Connectivity | 802.11n Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 |
Design:
The New HomePod boasts a beautiful design with seamless transparent mesh fabric and a backlit touch surface that illuminates from edge to edge/ The Speaker comes in two colors white and midnight all made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. The power cable matches the woven design.
Audio Performance:
HomePod is here to deliver you that cinematic experience in the comfort of your home. The high‑excursion woofer and powerful motor drive the diaphragm a remarkable 20 mm filling the room with rich bass. Similarly, the array of five beamforming tweeters combines high frequencies for clear vocals and details in audio.
Sensors:
The room sensors are perfect for home essential tunes sound according to the locations and sound reflection. The new built-in temperature and humidity sensor can measure indoor environments like smoke and carbon monoxide to send alerts directly to the user’s iPhone. Users can then automate the alert to do smart home functions like turning off the fan when a certain temperature has reached.
Smart Siri :
Highlighting one of the major features in the 2nd Gen HomePod, where Siri can be automated to certain requests like “Hey Siri, open the blinds every day at sunrise.” The hands-free experience comes with privacy and security built into your home. When Siri is used, the audio of the request is not stored by default. And there are other tons of Siri Request all with the help of HomePod.
Connectivity:
HomePod works seamlessly with other Apple devices as per its compatibility. The Handoff transfers what’s playing on iPhone to HomePod. You can also locate or find your fellow iPhone users or iPhone with Find My.
Second-Gen HomePod Price in Nepal and Availability
| Apple Product | Original Price | Converted Price in Nepal |
| Second Gen HomePod | $299 | Npr 38,971 |
The Second Gen HomePod comes at the price of $299. So the expected Second Gen HomePod Price in Nepal is around Nrs,38,971. However, the expected price for the Second Gen HomePod Price in Nepal hasn’t been official yet.
