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4 upgrades HomePod Mini 2 has over its 6-year-old predecessor

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

  • Apple announced its new HomePod Mini 2 after a six-year hiatus.
  • You can finally bring Siri AI into your home.
  • HomePod Mini 2 has several connectivity upgrades for a richer experience.

Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is here, and after a six-year hiatus, the company’s smallest home speaker has more features than ever. The HomePod Mini 2 features several upgrades to its internal connectivity tech, enabling new capabilities, including Siri AI, surround sound with Apple TV 4K, and an LED lighting experience that complements its audio output.

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Some things are the same between the HomePod Mini 2 and its six-year-old sibling, however. It still acts as a home hub for your HomeKit-compatible Apple devices, including features such as Sound Recognition to warn you of sounding alarms, smart home management within the Home app, and a...

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