Apple deserves credit for finally treating HomePod as something more ambitious than a smart speaker that occasionally pretends to be a soundbar. Four-speaker surround with automatic calibration is a meaningful development, particularly for existing HomePod owners who have wanted to expand their systems without buying entirely different hardware.

Apple's HomePod mini 2 spec page says a stereo pair needs two of the same model and generation. Here is what still works with an original HomePod mini.

Apple has finally introduced its second-generation HomePod mini, six years after the original compact smart speaker made its debut in 2020. The new HomePod mini 2 retains its familiar spherical design but comes with an upgraded chip,

Apple Unveils HomePod mini 2 With S10 Chip, Four-Speaker Surround Support - In reltion with: Apple, chip, HomePod mini

Yet more code within the iOS 27 developer beta about Apple's plans for the home have included details of how HomePod mini surround sound will work with the rest of the ecosystem.

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Sonos’s newest wireless subwoofer, the Sub Mini, is a significantly easier pill to swallow. At $429, it’s $320 cheaper than its larger sibling. It’s not as big, powerful or loud, obviously, but the Sub Mini is a more affordable way to add more bass ...