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Which HomePod models should I buy?

The HomePod (2nd generation) is a HomeKit home hub and Thread-enabled speaker.

The HomePod mini 2 was announced 2026-10-13 at $149 and works as a home hub; its page lists Thread. The original HomePod mini (2020) is a home hub and Thread border router too, but Apple's US store now sells the HomePod mini 2 on its page. The original HomePod (1st generation) dates from 2018.

Currently sold

Newest first in each series.

Models sold now, newest in each series

1 model. List prices as of Oct 9, 2026How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
SeriesModelReleasedThreadPriceNewest
2nd generationHomePod (2nd generation)[1]Yes[2]$349[3]only model in its series

Coming soon

Announced or open for pre-order, and not on sale yet. These models are not counted as currently sold.

Announced models not on sale yet

1 model. List prices as of Oct 18, 2026How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ModelCodesAnnouncedExpectedPrice
HomePod mini 2unknown[5]2026-10-30[5][6]$149 at launch[5]

Old stock

Stores keep selling older models after a replacement ships, The model code identifies each one.

Older models and what replaced them

2 modelsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Older modelReleasedReplacementStatusBasis
HomePod mini[7]Newer model: HomePod mini 2, released 2026-10-13.[5][7]unknownRelease dates only[5][7]
HomePod (1st generation)[8]Newer model: HomePod (2nd generation), released 2023-02-03.[1][8]unknownRelease dates only[1][8]

At a glance

Every product at a glance

4 product familiesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductGenerationReleasedStatus
HomePod mini 2unknown[5]Upcoming[5][6]
HomePod (2nd generation)2nd generation[1]Current[3][4]
HomePod miniunknown[7]Succeeded by HomePod mini 2 (2026-10-13)[5][7]
HomePod (1st generation)1st generation[8]Succeeded by HomePod (2nd generation) (2023-02-03)[1][8]

Lineup

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HomePod lineup

4 models, 2018-2026. List prices as of Oct 9–18, 2026; each device page shows its exact check dateHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductReleasedStatusThreadHome AssistantHomeyPriceRetailers
HomePod mini 2unknownUpcoming[5][6]Yes[9]unknown$149 at launch[5]
HomePod (2nd generation)2nd generation2023-02-03[1] (Shipping and in-store availability began on this date.)Current[3][4]Yes[2]unknownCommunity app$349[3]
HomePod mini2020-11[7] (Availability began the week of November 16, 2020.)Succeeded by HomePod mini 2 (2026-10-13)[5][7]Yes[2]unknownCommunity app$129[6]
HomePod (1st generation)1st generation2018[8]Succeeded by HomePod (2nd generation) (2023-02-03)[1][8]unknownunknownunknown

Timeline

7 dated events across the line, each with its own source. Products with the same date, event and source share one entry.

  1. 2018
    1. HomePod (1st generation): Released [8]
  2. 2020
    1. HomePod mini: Announced [7]
    2. HomePod mini: Released [7]

      Availability began the week of November 16, 2020.

  3. 2023
    1. HomePod (2nd generation): Announced [1]
    2. HomePod (2nd generation): Released [1]

      Shipping and in-store availability began on this date.

  4. 2026
    1. HomePod mini 2: Announced [5]
  5. Today 2026-10-21
  6. 2026
    1. HomePod mini 2: Expected [5]

Cite this page

HomePod. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-homepod. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRapple.com / Apple TV and Home (apple.com)
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