Apple HomePod 2: blew my mind AND my wallet 💸

[@SmartHomeSolver]

What are YOUR thoughts on the HomePod 2? Worth the price or no?

[@Hitokiri_Ace]

I understand their purpose, but not for me. I'm not into tiny invisible speakers, and my wife doesn't think speakers are ugly. Not quire sure I get that, but again, it's a personal design choice. DIY bookshelves that are relatively flat down to 35-40Hz is what I'd prefer. I prefer to avoid wireless where possible. Too many issues, especially in a house as noisy as a smart home (for RF noise, I mean). If you watch Linus' videos, you know what I mean. I have had similar issues in the past.

[@soulsergeant]

I pay for Quality. The sound is worth the price .

[@yannisgk]

it's pretty expensive , but well,...it's apple!!! btw, can you test it against the first homepod about sound quality change???

[@ejbc8457]

Nop. Be careful about the stain the white one leave in the tabletop.

[@xorkon]

@@mattmatt2417 I think if you factor in the price of each of these speakers, the Echo Studio would come out ahead, especially when you can buy two of them to pair/sync for the price of some of the others on the list.

[@Y0V0BANGZ]

The being forced to use Apple Music take is a bad one. Apple actually allows any music app to be able to support the HomePod. Spotify actually is the one not supporting the HomePod. Not the other way around.

[@grahamrussell6014]

Airplay from your phone? Not integration 100% but a workaround if you have an iPhone.

[@Chinesefoodrocks1521]

I mean all things aside, Apple Music is superior imo. The interface, lyrics screen, lossless audio, spatial audio and Dolby Atmos are incredible.

[@Y0V0BANGZ]

@@Chinesefoodrocks1521 oh for sure. But I can understand why people would be taken back by Spotify not being supported natively. But that’s on Spotify and not Apple. People always tend to make it seem like it’s because of Apple. In this case it really isn’t.

[@AERocker]

Spotify still doesn’t have lossless, no point even using Spotify until they have lossless

[@Dampney_]

Can you let MKBHD know too, he also got it wrong and blamed Apple for Spotifys stubbornness

[@vjrvideo]

I love the humor at the end with Alexa and HomePod... amazing!

[@austinhigby2157]

Ok, the 2 assistants talking to each other was GOLD 🤣🤣 absolutely loved it lol. As far as the speaker, I have 2 of the gen 1s and I love them. I was slightly disappointed by the small changes in this new one, and how it was released pretty quietly. However, I hope they did this because of bigger releases this year?? Maybe I’m too optimistic…

[@Ts-fp5sd]

was that real?

[@nataliepotter3635]

We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning kzbin.infoUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.

[@Radiofyse]

Third party music providers are supported but Spotify hasn’t implemented it for the HomePod. This has been a problem for years

[@Polkster13]

Loved the video. Great review; much better than some of the other channels that just spout off what has changed hardware wise from the old version to the new version. Really appreciated the speaker sound comparison to the other speakers you have in your house. But the best part was at the end when Siri and Alexa were having their little feud. Loved how you did that and it was ssoooo funny!

[@theloniousMac]

I have two of the original HomePods in my living room, and they sound great. It is one big room, it's a loft-style condo. When I work at my desk though, I have two HomePod Minis there. What surprised me was the quality of both pairs of speakers playing. I can play my desk stereo pair and my room stereo pair simultaneously. It sounds fantastic!

[@Axiomdrifter]

That outro was next level comedic genius.

[@CannabisTechLife]

I like how MKBHD questioned the point of using these speakers for your TV, and you went ahead and tested it, only to find that it's actually good. I'm not an apple fan but this was a great review.

[@alain5848]

Loved it, it cracked me up at the end lol. I never liked any of apple's products before, and I never even considered buying any of Apple's products and introducing them to my smart home setup for obvious reasons, you are the first guy to make me want to try out the home pod TV stereo mode, honestly, your editing, production, dialog, teasers, honest opinions and your funny bets are the best " and I mean the best". besides, you keep getting better and better. That is what identifies you from everyone else, we can't wait to see what you are going to do next ?!! We will support you as much as we can. you really made a name for yourself on smart home industry as one of the top creators around the internet worldwide! BTW, are you sure you are not an apple super fan tho? lol.

[@YeshusTeja]

Your voice assistant conversations at the end of the videos are soooo good!

[@RMPANDA964]

If you want, you can technically do a subwoofer for a 2.1 setup. Ifs a matter of an AirPlay adapter to the inputs of the subwoofer. It made a huge difference for my minis in the office.

[@Pop-upparadijs]

With a 3th Homepod?

[@RMPANDA964]

@@Pop-upparadijs No. A subwoofer. You get a subwoofer that has RCA inputs with an Airplay adapter. It gives some nice bass

[@iShaymus]

Most tech reviews including this one have completely ignored the eARC feature. You can use these as a speaker for ANYTHING plugged into your TV

[@AC_Mix]

I got two ordered and I am patiently waiting for them. I currently have two minis connected to my tv as a pair, and love themmmmm funny video. 😂

[@felixjohansmit]

Great review! Just a note on Spotify... It's not an Apple restriction. There are other music services available on Homepod, like Pandora, Deezer, TuneIn Radio & iHeart Radio. So it's actually Spotify that's not doing the work...

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I’ve spoken to device manufacturers who have sent me the process of what it takes to get Spotify certified. It’s pretty intense but I think Apple is the one who isn’t wanting to jump through the hoops but who knows.

[@soulsergeant]

Why are people surprised that an Apple Speaker 🔊 is designed for Apple Music? As an Apple Music subscriber , I thoroughly enjoy lossless audio and spacial audio on my Apple TV 4K. That’s the kick. I ordered two and can’t wait until February 3!

[@Fawstah]

I don’t like apple music, I tried it after amazon music, but spotify is simply demonstrably better in almost every way. the only places spotify isn’t the best in class are places apple has made it impossible for spotify. namely homepods. I filled my house with homepod minis, I was considering getting a couple homepod gen 2’s for home control and better sound in one room, but I can’t justify the cost while apple continually blocks the best music service.

[@Y0V0BANGZ]

@@Fawstah you’re actually wrong here. It’s not Apple who’s blocking Spotify. It’s… well… Spotify themselves. The API is available for all, hence why Deezer for example is natively supported. Spotify just refuse to support the HomePod.

[@_wheresmyipod]

This is just an appreciation comment for your Family room setup. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@jordisabria]

I love how you make the videos. The last part of this video was really funny. Keep doing like this. Thanks for your job.

[@SusanRLin]

Thank you for your thoughtful review! HomePod's superb audio quality and easy portability make it my first choice in the home and for events, for the reasons you mentioned. They have high fidelity and clarity wherever you place them. I'm so glad you're going for the splurge - it will be worth it! My OG HomePod is well occupied and I can't wait for the Gen 2 to arrive. (Love the snarky exchange between the two devices at the end!)

[@TheTitaniumSkull]

I like the review. I have 2 minis at home and the only non apple device I have is the 2017 echo at the shop (commercial truck). Been spending weeks trying to sort out what I want to get to replace the echo for multiple reasons. 1 the echo is wearing out and doesn't sound that good anymore and 2 the amazon app is flat out horrible to work with. The review on loudness and sound quality helped me finalize my choice to add another apple device to my collection (echo is the only non apple device device I own other than TV)

[@CJKnowsTECH]

Your audio is great! What is your audio signal chain? mic > audio interface > etc...(great clean high quality content)

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! I’m using an Audio-Technica AT4053B mic plugged into a Zoom F6 using the 32 bit audio. I bring it into FCP, sync it and do some slight processing on the audio.

[@HelmieHead57]

I love the humor you injected on this vid!

[@richardmulinix8692]

The speakers bickering at the end was so funny

[@topsycombs]

The last 40secs of the video deserve an oscar in the 'smart assistant humor' category.

[@chucksumpter7340]

You crack me up! Your videos are a lot of fun as well as informational. Keep up the great work my friend… 😀

[@mikeo4529]

I come to this channel for the tech reviews and stay for the Dad jokes. I have to admit, you nailed the comedy on this one!

[@AuthenTech]

Wow, is Apple TV your primary TV OS? I would have thought you'd gone Google TV

[@robertschubert5127]

The outro scene, classic!

[@Joreyblake]

Hahahaha! The Alexa and Siri banter is great! 😂 😂

[@quackmoment]

when alexa starting cussing you out, i was dying

[@StevenvanderGraaf]

That ending was epic!

[@jamiepetty2391]

That digital cat fight at the end was crazy. Nice video

[@BookClubDisaster]

I also have 2 white Home Pods arriving Friday. Can't wait to hear them.

[@AntHawk]

end dialogue was gold

[@fergystuff]

This might be my favorite video on your channel, informative and entertaining...have a good day!

[@MikeSassman]

The comedy in this review is VERY appreciated! :)

[@7victormanuel13]

The echos (studio, echo sub, and echo 4th gen) can also be paired together with your TV (a compatible Fire TV stick or box required) to create a theater mode. I have this setup and its great! I use the studio as a center and echos as left and right channels.

[@8Arachne8]

Wish Apple would just fast forward, make the HomePod and iPad a syncable smart home hub/controller combo you can still use independently. We all know that’s where this is headed. Let’s get there.

[@coralreef909]

Your iPad needs to stay home in order for that to be practical.

[@8Arachne8]

@@coralreef909 Why would your iPad need to stay home? It could be used as the dashboard synced to your HomePod, sit on the wall like a photo when not in use, then grab and go when you’re leaving the house. It’ll get there.

[@brentkleinman6926]

You always have the best echo responses XD. Sweet video Reed!

[@Guidefer]

That might have been the best joke you've put on a video! That ending was priceless!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dis2good]

That ending was ICONIC!!!! 😂😂😂

[@apexerman1]

Truth on the home theater usage. I have two original HomePods utilizing Dolby Atmos through Apple TV 4K. I'm still impressed with the sound. Add the Airpod functionality, musical reproduction and overall design, and yeah, Apple got me too.

[@DGYtown]

Great review. I want a set of these to pair with my Apple TV in the living room. I currently have a Sony sound bar that is decent but the interface is not idle. So you think it’s worth it to replace a mediocre Sony sound bar?

[@Joreyblake]

Wow. The sound quality really does sound good. I have two originals and was wondering how these new ones would sound.

[@gmaclean1]

Would have been interesting to see how it compares to the Echo Studio. Certainly a closer match.

[@sam_9228]

Definitely beats the echo studio. Even the Original HomePod beat the echo studio.

[@iShaymus]

As someone who has had both there's a few things to take into account. The HomePod is hands down a better speaker 100% but costs twice as much The Echo studio can only do Atmos connected to an Amazon TV device. The HomePod connected to Apple TV is an eARC receiver and so it can take HDMI audio from ANYTHING plugged into the TV (PS, Xbox, BluRay etc.) My wife can sit in the lounge literally yelling at Alexa and it doesn't respond (or 'listen'). HomePod responds 95% of the time even when you just use a normal spraking voice in a loud room

[@coralreef909]

@@sam_9228 and echo studio was a response from amazon after having heard the original HomePod.

[@coralreef909]

@@iShaymus even a whisper prompts a response from the HomePod and from a distance. Pretty amazing 😉

[@iShaymus]

@@coralreef909 yeah, the echo studio is rubbish in that regard

[@peterchung2024]

I ❤the LED lights at the bottom of the drawers/chase.

[@DuckRiverHomestead]

I'm happy with alexa devices throughout the house, but I just got the homepod 2 stereo pair with my apple tv. It's pretty great. I'm glad I took the plunge. I had to check a couple times, cause it legitimately sounds like there's a center speaker. I was watching a largely dialogue movie with it and it did amazing. Once music is playing, the separation was great. The bass is just strong enough to be pleasant without wishing there was more there. If I really wanted, I would just get a cheaper wired 5.1, but this setup is really perfect and easy.

[@cnewt00]

Only Apple could convince people to buy 2 versions of something when buying just 1 of the same thing is subpar. Tim Cook is playing 4D chess

[@monas.6839]

I love that Apple sent this to you to review..thanks, Reed!

[@iVolkswagen]

I love the humor in your videos!

[@dukeoffartington2871]

Dual airpods to apple tv is the number one reason we picked it up having a newborn!

[@moderndayfamilyof6]

had the mini. it kept turning itself on at 4:00 in the morning blasting music. Not fun. Apple tech had no ideas to fix it. Last time it turned itself my husband threw it in the trash. Had to promise no more apple homepods.

[@robbienayuh]

The ending of this was AMAZING. Im dead

[@MeloDs4life]

That was hilarious 😂😂 keep up the great content!! 👍

[@CL-sx3pq]

Feeling the sound quality of homepod 2 through my homepod mini ~ still felt amazing

[@ipon70]

Oh god the ending skit was hilarious 😂

[@aryanwadhera]

You know how you're saying that home pod does not work with Spotify it is because Spotify does not want to pay apple like how they removed the purchasing feature in the app store for there subscription

[@dsh259]

Hey Reed - yet another great video! I noticed while watching that you have sliding patio doors in your house. My family is constantly leaving ours unlocked. Have you come up with a way to integrate a sensor that will report the lock's status? I've seen some solutions by other DIYers, but wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks for all the great content!

[@rcharge799]

👍🏻 just for the bit at the end with Siri and Alexa fighting 😂

[@iGageit]

I have 2 of the OG HomePods as TV speakers and they are good enough for me right now. I don't plan to upgrade yet. :) great video!

[@idanmizrahi5846]

how do you connect em to serve as your TV speakers?

[@paulswiszcz584]

Love the ending !

[@sonub5401]

Hey, I love your videos and watch them all the time. Not to your level, but I’m trying. Thanks for the video. I bought two so I can stereo pair them. I was wondering if the mini’s can be used as rear speakers. I thought that it was possible with the 1st gen HomePod, but I don’t see anything on that now. What are your thoughts? Have you tried to see if it was possible? Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@RoadkillBC]

That was very informative and it made me laugh out loud…twice! Best video I’ve seen on KZbin in months. 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@StefRenaud]

Your video ending his hilarious!😂😂😂

[@mr.martin2857]

Thanks for your review. What's your tv and how do you get it this close to the wall with wires and all? do you have a video of that set up?

[@waterman5369]

Hahahaha, the ending is pure gold!

[@Phelper99]

Seems like at this price point, you should compare sound to the Echo Studio instead.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yeah that would have been a better sound comparison for sure. I was just using what I had around my house right now.

[@TecTimmy]

Are they more responsive than typical Siri and previous gen? Or is responsiveness the same? The design looks the same as the previous generation that was discontinued?

[@Evaddaragon]

Interesting review, although I wonder why you compared it to the Echo instead of the Echo Studio since for the TV stereo pairing, that's what would the closest comparable to do...? The outro was awesome. Hahaha.,

[@emanuelblancamoya2693]

Ok, the joke at the end of the video is the best of all your clever jokes so far!!!! haha.... Great Content! Do you think that there will be possible in the near future, maybe with and update, to pair the new HomePod to the old OG HomePod? that's too bad that this can't be done right now.

[@adamoore]

just wanna say as a member of genz, u are hilarious (fr)

[@mototacularlife5267]

Good review like your style and providing good info

[@peterwalker5413]

Hahahaha! 😂😂😂😂 That ending is funny AF!!! ❤❤❤

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

What TV do you have? Like that it looks like a picture frame.

[@levik12]

I truly enjoy your videos every single time! Thanks.😀

[@RaphaCruz]

The ending is hilarious! hahaha

[@brandonortiz7752]

I am going around asking KZbinrs like yourself that are gurus with home automation to ask if they can guide me on trying to get my mother’s iPhone to ring over her apple HomePod mini. She is hard of hearing. As an excuse we can say my daughter lowers the volume of the ringer by mistake when she means to lower the volume for her games. Is there a way to get the iPhone to ring over the apple home pods? I know you can make a call, answer a call from, and transfer a call back and forth to home pod, but is there a way to make all the HomePod ring . Is there something in settings. Maybe an apple shortcut to make. I would really appreciate the help.

[@usa-earth]

Reed, so $600 for the two of them. If Apple had priced them at $199 then it would be much more doable. The $300 price tag without a display... We have the echo show 10 for $250 and we love the sound capabilities with the screen for displaying our pictures, etc. I know you wanted to keep the TV area clean, but I wonder if there is a soundbar option to compare? Also, has Amazon done any work on the audio issues you talked about since you looked at that last?

[@karls8989]

why do they need a display thats what an ipad is for...

[@usa-earth]

@@karls8989 Well, Amazon sells their Fire tablets beside their echo devices, but I see your point. If Apple were to put a screen on the HomePod, it would bring it to $800 or $1k....

[@postbreak]

I had no idea you could use multiple airpods connected to the apple tv. Can you adjust volume individually or are they both set to the same volume?

[@roygelbart]

They just pair as one device and when you raise the volume both go up

[@postbreak]

@@roygelbart I searched youtube and found a video, you can adjust them independently.

[@JLALALALA]

Yes.

[@BigUpMCD]

This guys actually funny. Subbing

[@TylerLatsha]

Thanks for the review!

[@sreynolds777]

How is it compared to the original?

[@tmhudg]

I always enjoy your content. Love how you inject some great humor - very fun. I have an original HomePod in my kitchen for that TV, one in the porch, and a mini in my wife's quilting room. I'm using a sound bar and woofer for my main TV but this review makes me think two new HomePods might be a better option. Hmm... Thanks for the review!

[@warrenhope6927]

I know everyone talking about Spotify issue but these are mainly for people in the apple ecosystem normally that includes Apple Music and as they say the audio file is better on Apple Music anyway then Spotify.

[@tristanolarti9671]

Lol the end was awesome

[@Rannd]

Hahah, this might be one of your best endings yet!

[@soul-software-survivor]

I heard that using two original Homepods for home theater sounds bad because there's no center channel for dialog. Did they fix that with the new Homepod? I guess you didn't notice anything sounding off when watching content on your TV.

[@farzadjahanfard]

Every single Apple reviewer THIS PRODUCT BLEW MY MIND 😂😂😂

[@omgomgponies]

I tried having L and R beside the TV like you have, but the sound definitely came from the front only. Then I switched the to the Front (L) and Back (R) ... moved the right speaker to behind me, and they sounded A LOT better. Kind of "Surround Sound".

[@wscottfunk]

Hey Reed, what brand entertainment center are you using in your living room? I need something wider for my living room and this looks perfect. Thanks for all that you do and I hope to hear from you.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Scott! It’s the IKEA Besta www.ikea.com/us/en/p/besta-frame-white-30245850/#content and what’s cool is that you can configure it how ever you want and what ever size you want.

[@tlr8611]

Love the Klipsch towers - I have a set of the Rp-600M bookshelf speakers - powered by nothing special… Do you think the HomePods in stereo can compete? Main reason I consider the change is convenience and smart integration. Great Vid and Review

[@setoth1234]

Don't know about your speakers, but the HomePod does play down to the lowest A on the Piano. Get an AirPort Express to integrate with your smart home and you can run your speakers alongside HomePod without issues.

[@deonh9303]

Love the ending 🎉😂

[@smccrode]

Nice review. Watch out for the wood staining from those white ones.

[@stanj8233]

I have had 2 Amazon studio speakers paired with an echo subwoofer paired to a fire-stick for over 1 year with zero issues…It must be an ESO issue with yours. They are connected to a C-1 OLED , in my bedroom I connected a pair of the fives by klipsch and 2 SVS sub 2000 to a Q90B that is the ultimate setup for a small speaker / no room for a sound bar design.

[@lexxielex]

We use our AirPods for the exact same reason! Still enjoy tv but don’t disturb the kid.

[@MrSuperjunior731]

Is it now possible to use two Homepods at the front and two Homepod Minis at the back?

[@brentkleinman6926]

Also having air pods to watch tv at night, genius lol!

[@alexshu601]

Please please please share where you got that T-SHIRT! Thank you!!

[@bbllaakkee]

cannot wait for mine to get in