How Many HomePod Minis Should You Buy?

[@1drummer172]

I had plans to have HomePod Minis in every room and even the garage! Thanks for saving me the frustration.👍

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Lol. You’re welcome!

[@lazluz]

All I heard is two only.

[@HealthyPerspective101]

I’ve never seen a video address an issue like this and this is extremely helpful. My wife and I are planning to build a home within the next year and I had planned to put HomePods in just about every room. I wonder if any of the other smart home platforms have the same issue with their smart speakers and we just don’t know about it? Appreciate the videos brother! Keep rolling them out!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thank for that. Much appreciated. Glad I could help! I had quite a few Google Branded speakers at my shop for quite awhile. I had similar issues when I hit that 9 or 10 mark, but I was able to do 6-9 pretty successfully. I refuse to test Alexa speakers. Lol

[@properfpv7160]

It seems to be a limitation with consumer WiFi. A commercial grade Wi-Fi system and it will likely work good enough. I have 8 HomePods on a Mesh system that work fine but they didn’t work with a normal router. You can check how many devices a router can handle simultaneously. I’m pretty sure that’s the real problem. It’s not one device streaming and sending the music to multiple speakers. It’s a full data stream to each HomePod which ends up being too much by the time you add 7 or 8 streams together and they have to process the data so they synchronize audio. They’re doing something very taxing on the processing power and bandwidth available.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I have gigabit internet and one of the best wifi routers you can by, I have speeds of 999 up & 999 down and the mesh system to support it. Still had the problem.

[@properfpv7160]

@@GeorgeLangabeer I think you’re right. Probably a limitation on the HomePods rn. If I think about it, it doesn’t run trouble free but good enough. Like I can’t tell it to “play everywhere” but if I wait until each speaker is synced before adding another one to the mix, they will stay synced up and work fine which they didn’t do with a normal router. I think the thing the HomePods do best is synchronize audio in different rooms. It’s like magic and very enjoyable when it’s working but considering they only have an Apple Watch processor, it’s amazing they’re able to do what they do. It’s not perfected for sure. A nice product IMO. I faster processor would be a good upgrade because the iPhone is noticeably faster than the Minis or Apple Watch on requests like working the lights/door locks etc

[@LittleByrdEee]

I’m up to like 10+ Alexa’s no issues like this. Sync well they isolate where I’m asking fairly well too.

[@dindu42]

I have 9 but for me the main issue has always been with stereo pairs. I found that adding a alarm to a sterio pair would create a duplicate entry when you bring up the properties of the pair with the HomeKit app. Also they can be a nightmare to delete. One of my HomePod's had to be unpaired and then added to a new Home before I could reset and reconfigure it. Also I concur with your comments about Thread stability.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, stereo pairs have the most issues if you go over 6. My biggest issue was one of the two dropping out. They were fine when using them as a solo pair or as TV audio, but grouped with the others, things went south quick.

[@anthonywall1228]

I have 7 HomePod minis and 8 eve plugs which are also thread. All of my lights and fans are on Lutron switches, plus Yale smart locks. I haven’t had any issues.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Again, not talking general requests. I’m talking music in every room.

[@anthonywall1228]

@@GeorgeLangabeer yes I can play music in all 7 rooms with no issues. But I also have 8 eve plugs which are thread. Not sure if that helps with the strength of the network. I haven’t tried to push pass 7. But 7 has worked thus far. I don’t have more than 1 par room, no stereo pairing.

[@GRSEMETROMALL]

My take away from this is that you can have nine, but you can’t use more than six simultaneously. I have seven and every once in a while while watching tv one of the two speaker pairs will have a problem; the same speaker too. I run four while I’m watching TV. Two speaker pairs so the whole room is just filled. I thank you for the video though, because I was going to buy one more and now I’m not. Apparently I got one too many. I’m just assuming if I don’t run more than six at the same time so everything will be Gucci.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes to all the above. 👍🏻

[@christianhotter]

I have two and want to get more. I’m waiting for a new versions from Apple that has a screen before getting more.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’ve heard the rumors, but I’ll believe it when I see it. I’m hoping it happens though!

[@Shajee_Nasir]

Can I use 4 Homepods (2nd Gen) + 4 Home Pod Minis at the same time to play songs from my iPhone 15 pro max via Airplay?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes you can.

[@kendraorndorff7642]

I have 3 original HomePods and 2 mini. I like music in every room. No issues, and I am so glad.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Nice! 5 should work great! Happy to hear you share my love for music.

[@EricThurow]

George, I have 6 HomePod Minis myself. But I only have 5 connected. I have two charcoal ones as a stereo pair in my office connected to my MacBook Pro for the 30” Apple Monitor. Then I have two white ones paired and connected to my Apple TV 4K in my bedroom. The final one by its lonesome is in my living room where I workout. It’s the blue HomePod Mini. I do most of my requests made with the minis in my bedroom. I do run into some issues regarding awaiting for a request to be fulfilled. There are some cases I try to run a personal shortcut automation for my Dyson and just simply forget to reconnect my iPhone to my network. Once it is connected, no problem.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Keep yourself in that safe zone. Lol

[@marklynn222]

8 HomePod Minis & 2 HomePods total, 2 (Minis) Office, 2 (Minis) Media Room, 2 (Minis) Master Bedroom, 1 (Mini) Daughter's room, 1 (Mini) Garage, 1 HomePod in Master Bath & 1 HomePod in Sitting Room. Running Orbi CBR750 with a Satellite. I do experience some lag or "Thinking about it", I didn't realize until watching your video that you can have too many.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yep, you’re at my perfect number. 10 would be ideal for me too. Have you paid attention when you’re playing music “everywhere”, is every speaker actually playing? I’m curious. For me it would appear they were all playing together, but then I’d really listen & I’d notice things like only one (of my pairs) actually playing music. HomeKit requests were a problem also.

[@Clemens1980]

Thanks a lot for the advice. I have 9 and experience a lot of issues. Finally not going insane but know now that it is an apple issue. Thanks a lot!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@shanghaichica]

I have 6 minis and 2 OGs. They aren’t flawless but the issues I have don’t irritate me to the point where I would get rid if them. The issues are infrequent.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Like I said in the video, it just depends on what you’re trying to do with then. If the issues don’t irritate you, more power to you! Lol I just don’t find it all to be up to Apple’s standards.

[@magnuskessler3209]

How is it with apple TVs? Like 5 HomePods plus two TVs? Is that also an issue?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No, that’s not a problem. I have 3 Apple TVs & the 6 Minis with no issue.

[@optimuscreation]

I got four HomePods the big ones that’s two pairs each. And I got six HomePod minis and one of them is a pair. I don’t have any problems with that usually every once in a while i’ll have a problem with the speaker going to sleep with. Helps to reset the modem unplug it and stuff.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Well, consider yourself a lucky exception to the rule. Apple would agree with how lucky you are. Because pairs are the worst culprit. I’m curious as to how often “every once in a while” is? & to clarify…I’m talking playing music on all of them at the same time (a lot) and making HomeKit requests (a lot). By “a lot” I mean everyday, several times a day. Normal Siri requests are not an issue and using the various speakers on their own, is not an issue.

[@insert_a_channel_name]

I have 2 planning on getting 1 more

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Nice!

[@Shajee_Nasir]

I currently use JBL 5.1 Soundbar(with wireless subwoofer) with my Sony x9000h tv. Can I use homepods (2nd gen) with this setup via apple tv 4k at the same time?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No, unfortunately not.

[@SteveHinrichs]

Thanks for the explanation on what is happening. I wonder what the max number is with the new software update. I have two originals in stereo. I would guess they would count as two also. Thanks again for the video.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes, they definitely count. I know Apple wants us to “have one in every room” (it even says it on their website), so I’m sure that’s their goal with 16.2. Whether or not that’s reality for everyone, is a different story.

[@SteveHinrichs]

@@GeorgeLangabeer thank you sir for the research and information.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@DanZimmerli]

I only had one HomePod mini and recently added a stereo pair to my bedroom to work with my Apple TV 4K and that works pretty well. As far as HomeKit, I guess I haven’t really noticed a difference.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No problems until I hit that 7 mark.

[@johnvest4216]

Interesting video, I too have recently gone on a Homepod mini obsession ... now have 5 operating in 2 sets of stereo pairs, one solo and two original Homepods. The main issues i've noticed is with Siri not intermittently not being able to perform certain tasks (like replaying a song, etc ... seemingly simple things). For the most part they work well together, and hopefully Apple will get these issues fixed in subsequent software releases.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sounds like a nice setup. Stereo pairs seem to have issues no matter what. Pretty reliable as single TV audio, but not so reliable for anything else….Hopefully they do indeed!

[@LimaGolf284th]

Thanks for providing this information. I have one too many HomePod minis, and have been experiencing the same issues you have. I just removed one, from my network and am looking forward, to improved performance. 🤞🏾

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome! I bet you notice the difference!

[@ibrahimyoushaa2632]

Can we know the coverage area of each homepod? I mean if i have a big warehouse whats the spacing that i should take ?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Depends on what you’re using them for.

[@ibrahimyoushaa2632]

@@GeorgeLangabeer I am renovating my jewelry store from scratch i have all the smart security in place but i was asked how many homepods i need in my space i did t know the answer , its a one big space whats your recommendation?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes, but for what? Music…Siri requests…how will you be using them?

[@ibrahimyoushaa2632]

@@GeorgeLangabeer 90% music and small orders like turning off and on some smart features

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’d have to see the building. I would try one & see how it goes.

[@misstubbie1313]

I have 4 Homepod minis in my two story house. One in each bedroom, one in the home office (all of those are upstairs) and just one in the living room for downstairs. But Ive also gotten those errors you mentioned. And sometimes the music simply stops in its tracks altogether for no good reason. Man I love Apple but I really wish they’d fix those Siri/music playing everywhere issues.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, it’s frustrating for sure. But I’ve had great success with my current configuration of 6.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

6 huh? Good to know! I think were at 9 echos currently.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

That’s because Amazon designs their products to make sure they can spy on you in as many ways as possible. Lol 😋🙄

[@definitely-not-daniel]

I have 2 og HomePods and 2 minis just in one room 6 is a ridiculously low number even if u just want one in every room which technically should be the point of a mini 😫

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

It’s a very low number & I wish they’d fix that. But keep in mind, the problem is really only about whole home audio. You can have more than 6 if you’re not using them for music that way. If you’re just using them for Siri requests and to control your smart home, more than 6 still works. But I totally agree. You should be able to have one in every room, even for music.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

Huh! I expect this video will help many to avoid a lot of frustration! Right now I have only one HomePod Mini, but I'm hoping to up that to four sometime soon. Easy to imagine I'd get to six before the end of next year. Hopefully Apple will fix that before I'm tempted to get a seventh one!

[@dychejs]

I’m still just trying to figure out if I should get a second one. You are so far ahead of me! But thanks for the info that’s very helpful!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lazluz]

@@GeorgeLangabeerdifference is day and night loll

[@mpetrides]

Does this apply to OG HomePods as well? My current setup includes 6 OG HomePods and 6 minis. But I usually use only one stereo pair (OG or mini) at a time for music and/or default audio from my Apple TV. The rest of the HomePods (OG and minis) are sitting at idle waiting for Siri commands but not being used for audio. My big complaint is that when set up as default audio for the Apple TV the OG HomePods suck up WIFI bandwidth like there’s no tomorrow. So I literally have stopped setting up the remainder as default audio unless I’m actively watching a movie in another room. The other problem is that the living room setup (Apple TV 4K v2 and two OG HomePods set up as stereo pair for default audio from the ATV) goes flaky about once every two weeks-one channel not working, no sound whatsoever, distorted sound, you name it. And then I have to go through a whole dance to get things back to working properly. If I’m lucky, I just have to reboot the ATV and set the HomePods up again as default. If I’m unlucky, I have to reboot the HomePods too-and anyone who actually HAS HomePods knows what a royal pain THAT is. And don’t even mention the breath-holding I do every time there’s a HomePod OS update. I love my HomePods but it’s definitely a love-hate relationship. 🤬 so, yeah, Apple it’s time you fix this!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I would say 90% of those issues are caused by how many you have. You have pushed the limit way too far. Lol

[@TeeJayKay14]

So is the issue with trying to play music simultaneously on more than 6 HPM? What if you have 8 but don’t need simultaneous music, is there still issues making a request on one HPM let’s say to turn off the lights or set a timer? Just an example.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

The issue is mostly music, but there are also issues with HomeKit Siri requests (that’s where my Thread issues come from). Regular requests like alarms, weather, timers, etc are mostly fine.

[@richarddcrossley]

I had none stop issues with a whole range of smart home devices mainly down to routers. I never had any issues when using Apple time capsules. The best I’ve found is google home for smart hole stuff. I’ve got 8 HomePods and 6 HomePod mini speakers and never had an issue when running off a single google home. Mesh (2 wired points) can occasionally cause a few issues. I’ve found using Sonos on its own network helps too (shame google doesn’t let me select 1-6 or 7-11 bands).

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

So you’re able to play music using Siri & the “everywhere” command with 14 HomePods with no issues? When you say “Google Home” you’re talking about Nest Wifi Mesh routers?

[@richarddcrossley]

@@GeorgeLangabeer yeah although I tend to use it via the home app as the ‘everywhere’ command also plays on my Sonos Airplay enabled speakers as well. I swear there used to be an all HomePods voice command that worked years ago but it doesn’t seem to now. Yeah I’ve have the AC2600 x3 hardwired with RJ45 (didn’t get the pack due to the node being half the speed and no dedicated back channel). I think when we move house in the next few weeks I might consider shelling out for a Ubiquiti Dream machine as mesh systems also cause delays/or issues in my experience as in the UK unless you are pretty rich we don’t have big houses ( I only got the mesh as we live in a terraced house with crappy walls so neighbours Wi-Fi was killing my speeds until had one mesh point at each key point in the house).

[@richarddcrossley]

@@GeorgeLangabeer I should also point out that some of my minis are in the same rooms as my big HomePods. It might sound strange but we have a 3 year old and I found even at low volumes 2 HomePods was too loud for late night listening but 1/2 HomePods minis are perfect (especially less bass for background music to work all day or late a night) so tend to use all minis or all large homepods.

[@ShockerTopper]

LOL...I'm not going to lie, it's hilarious your video you recorded with your Adidas shirt on is almost synced up with your head nods and head shakes. Like when you say something won't work you shake your head, when say something positive, you're nodding your head. I don't know if that was intentional but it seems hard to have done that, so it just ends up being inadvertently funny.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

It was intentional. I was watching along with the video. 😂

[@Vaughn_Jackson]

I Have 2 of The Latest HomePods & 14 HomePod Mini’s with Plans To Add In 3 More. They Perform & Respond Decently. On The First Floor There Are A Stereo Pair of Mini’s & A Stereo Pair of HomePods In the Den, A Stereo Pair Of Mini’s In The Kitchen, A Stereo Pair Of Mini’s In The Living Room & A Single Mini In The Laundry/ Bathroom. On The Second Floor There Are A Stereo Pair Of Mini’s In Mom’s Room, A Stereo Pair Of Mini’s In The Master Bedroom & A Single Mini In The Main Bathroom. I Plan To Add A Stereo Pair Of Mini’s In The Spare Room & A Single Mini In The Master Bathroom. Lastly I Have A Pair Of Mini’s In The Studio In The Basement. I Am Also Running 4K AppleTV’s In the Den, Studio, Master Bedroom & Mom’s Room. I Have Pretty Good Luck Having Them All Play At The Same Time. My Wi-Fi Router Is On The Second Floor In Mom’s Room & I Have A Netgear WAP I’m The Basement In The Back Room.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

That’s awesome that you’re having such good luck with their performance. With that many you’re lucky….but I can’t help notice that you said “decently” & “pretty good luck”, so I’m guessing they are still far from flawless.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

I don't understand the jump to complaining about thread. While HomePods are border routers for a thread network, that doesn't necessarily mean *music* goes over the thread network. I know thread does not have the bandwidth to handle video, and I assumed it also doesn't have the bandwidth to handle CD-quality music. It looks like the bandwidth is 250 kbps, and I'd expect that some CD-quality music would require more than that (to say nothing of HD-audio quality). I was In my meager setup, music has to be going over wifi, because my Mac is not a thread-capable device! Are you also seeing problems with thread-only devices?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

When I was talking about Thread, I wasn’t talking about music. I was talking about Thread in general falling short for me & as a border router, the Mini is at the top of my list for not impressing me in that regard. When I was over 6 Minis, I had similar issues with My HomeKit Siri requests, it wasn’t just music. Thread only devices have been underwhelming as well. For being such a big deal, I expected more out of Thread. That’s all there is to it.

[@theDougAngle]

Would this 6 HomePod mini limitation include the original HomePod. So 1 big HomePod and only 5 mini's??

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes it does. Any combination of HomePods.

[@mpetrides]

@@GeorgeLangabeer Ouch! ☹️

[@WizzRacing]

Seems you could put 6 on 2.4hz and 6 on 5.0hz..

[@michaelAHsartori]

Is it did on at each time, or six in the whole house at all times?

[@michaelAHsartori]

Did = six

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

As I said in the video, the problem was when I tried to play music “everywhere”. Siri just wouldn’t do it, or speakers would drop in and out. I also had problems with HomeKit requests. Since I dropped to 6, all those issues went away.

[@michaelAHsartori]

@@GeorgeLangabeer thank you so much for the clarification and sorry for not properly listening. I own way too many of these wonder machines and have a configuration you would LOVE, as I have every room in my place covered with 4 stereo setups (2 original, 3 minis) and 4 minis and one original as single speaker. When I start a playlist, I just add speakers I want to include once by one from the Music App. Gradually. I have been playing whole house on this configuration and so far the only hardware failing is the older large HomePod. Kind of frustrating. I have successfully played while afternoons of music on this configuration. Now Anything to create confusion obfuscation and voter suppression!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Lol. Sounds like an awesome setup! Happy to hear you’re not having the issues, but you should consider yourself lucky. My problem is, you shouldn’t have to “consider yourself lucky”, they should just work & for all of us. Come on Apple! Maybe that new HomePod will be released & miracles will happen & prayers will be answered.

[@michaelAHsartori]

@@GeorgeLangabeer wholeheartedly agree! It’s actually not 100% in working order. I very occasionally get the feeling Siri hates me because I sometimes get the silent treatment for no reason. What I find bewildering at best, is that Apple tells us now there is a limit of six units to make it all work out. What if things don’t improve and those of us with a dozen or so feel they should have been told from the get-go? It’s not that their sales systems don’t know how many of those we have..

[@Jparker61980]

Do home pods sound better than Alexa Dots?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes. Much better.

[@thepill7195]

I have 8. But I don't play music on more than 4 at once.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Keeping to under 8 when playing music is the key.

[@thepill7195]

@@GeorgeLangabeer great to know. Thanks for the information.

[@steveliberty]

Did you try connecting some of the HomePod Minis to a different wireless network? or would that prevent them from working in your environment?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, that wouldn’t help in my environment.

[@charleslaine]

I had no idea this was an issue. Thanks for the warning. I currently own two but had plans to install several additional stereo pairs in other rooms in my house. Hopefully apple fixes this. I don't understand why this is even an issue. Apple just being lazy and not thinking anyone would own more than 6?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome. Wish I hadn’t learned the hard way. Stereo pairs experience the most issues. Let’s hope they fix it when that new HomePod is finally available.

[@charleslaine]

@@GeorgeLangabeer Yeah this is a real bummer. If they are marketing this device as something that a) can and should be be configured as a left/right pair for optimum audio experience and b) should be sprinkled throughout a house to fully benefit from all of the voice-enabled smart home features, it would be extremely easy to cross that 6-unit threshold. Just in my relatively small house, I'd want two up in my office, two in my living room, two out in the garage for when I'm working out there and want to listen to music, and then a few more in the house such as the kitchen, bathrooms, etc and I'm already past that limit. They really need to fix this, especially considering that they are competing with Amazon's echo devices which have no such limitation (to my knowledge).

[@dwaynehamrick]

I'm an apple snob as well Hammer but it would be hard for me to switch to all homepods considering how seamless my Sonos speakers are. I guess the difference with me is I am not fully homekit because the lack off compatibility with alot of devices I use. I use all my sonos speakers with Alexa. Great video.

[@emilsecker7881]

You can use HomePods along side them. Don’t lock yourself into one ecosystem

[@lucanitro]

Nice video George 👍🏻👏🏻i have 2 HomePod mini

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thank you! Nice!

[@cgkemper]

I have 10 HomePods, and 8 minis. I see a lot of these issues. Out of curiosity, did you have to completely remove the extras from your account, unplug them, or just not address them? I find that my OG HomePods connected to the newest AppleTV tend to be the worst citizens. They either hijack everything or don’t respond at all.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Lol. Yeah, that’s pushing it for sure. You need to remove them from Apple Home (HomeKit). As in, completely reset them & then leave them unplugged.

[@nigelstockley7011]

strange.... I had no idea about 6...... I have 7 (6 minis and one OG HomePod) - There ARE issues but I put that down to Apple and the fact that the Alexas they replaced could also have their moments too - the HomePods have been no worse than the multi room Alexis were.... By and large... I would say the HomePods work flawlessly about 95% of the time. is that 100? No... sadly its not, but every time there is a software update im hoping that number gets closer to 100. One tip - if you ask your HomePods to "play music everywhere" and it just does nothing... or comes back with 'there is a problem with Apple Music'..... simple pick up your iPhone, ask it's Siri to play whatever it is you want... then tap on the airplay icon and select ALL your HomePods - it will immediately work 100% of the time. Its a small workaround but worth it for the convenience of multiple HomePods.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, that workaround works great, but you shouldn’t have to do a “workaround”. It’s Apple, it should “just work”. I expect problems with Amazon products, I don’t expect problems with Apple products. I bet your 95% would increase to 99%-100% if you got rid of #7 (not that you should have to get rid of #7). I haven’t had a single problem since I dropped to 6. Ps…when I had 9, the Airplay workaround didn’t work properly either. There were always a couple that just refused to be selected (I’d have to reset them every-time I tried & sometimes even that didn’t work). 7 was fine on that regard).

[@nigelstockley7011]

@@GeorgeLangabeer interesting eh. I think with the tradeoff for passing the magical 6 number of losing 5% reliability is OK but as you say it shouldnt ever happen. Im so shocked that apple 'knows' that theres a max of 6 and doesnt tell their customers. Apple clearly has aspirations in the smart home, and the HomePod mini is designed in both form and price to be in every room in the house - theres no point them having such a weird and arbitrary limit there. Anyway, here's hoping that the big leap to Matter that comes with iOS16 will solve these issues - I await with interest to see if it does!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

My take from what they told me, is they look at 6 as a “strong recommendation” not a “limit”. But that’s Apple’s version of “we didn’t realize there would be problems with that many & we should have”. Lol I await with interest as well! Let’s hope indeed!

[@deonh9303]

Hi George, thx for the video - had a good laugh mostly because I can relate 🤣. Would be interested in your opinion when having to choose between Sonos and Homepods? I love the Sonos ecosystem as well and I think the hardware and ecosystem is a bit more mature. I plan on getting the LG C1 or C2 TV and pairing that with a Sonos ARC for TV and then a couple of Sonos Ones throughout the house for music. I can also do Homepod minis but I think the Sonos speakers provide a lot more flexibility in terms of using them for either distributed audio or home theatre purposes but I'm keen to know which you prefere from a music perspective? Thx, D.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sonos all the way (for a normal person-lol). If I wasn’t such freak about everything being Apple, I’d stick with Sonos, no question. Mostly because of all the points you made in your comment. If I was sane & normal, I’d agree with all of it & do the same. 😋

[@bobvoorneveld3556]

I have 2 original HomePods and 5 HomePod minis and have not had any of the problems that you have been experiencing. I guess I'm either lucky or the Original HomePods are making the difference. Anyway thanks for the heads up.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Consider yourself lucky! I had decent success with 7, but not ideal. Going down to 6 fixed all my issues.

[@jeremytodd5340]

First off I cannot understand for the life of me for music and movie 🎥 viewing why you would replace Sonos with HomePod minis? Sonos is AirPlay 2 and show up in HomeKit. The sound quality difference between the 2 is astounding Sonos by far is superior in that area. I get maybe HomePods in the bathrooms kitchen etc…. But for daily voice use and the thread router. I’m a music, movie buff myself there is no way I would listen to music and movies on HomePod minis over Sonos and I do have minis in all rooms but I use them for thread, intercom and voice control there is no way they are taking over my Sonos for entertainment. “Hey Siri play my playlist on office Sonos”

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

The only reason I sacrificed my surround sound, is because The Sonos was too much for the apartment. I kept getting complaints. Especially with the Double Subs. Like I said, I’m hopeful for that new full size HomePod getting back to better sound with Atmos.

[@brianswails7276]

If Sonos and Apple ever figured out how to bring Siri to its speakers like ecobee has done this would make my Life much easier

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I couldn’t agree more. It would 100% save my mental health. Lol

[@BillHosler]

Makes sense. I have 7 and I keep having issues. Now. I have to decide which one to sacrifice to the Apple Gods.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I feel your pain my friend. The Apple Gods can be very cruel & unfair.

[@nolannosike]

“I am, completely, insane” 😭

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

😝

[@michaelthompson657]

Had no idea you could only have 6!!! That’s a right disappointment!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Big time!

[@bfmainisnunu8064]

Before watching the video, the answer is one for every room, two for the tv 😂

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Lol. Your answer unfortunately is incorrect.

[@bfmainisnunu8064]

@@GeorgeLangabeer I only have 3 atm, I’ll be getting another 3 after watching this video. Hopefully they bump it up to ten with an update soon.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Hopefully indeed.

[@RichardsScott]

Way to go Apple for gimping your own products.

[@gp62902]

Don't sell the Sonos you will be back.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

All my Sonos is already gone. Lol. I’m sure I will be back. It’s like the 5th time I’ve done this. Lol 🙄

[@KaysunKhales]

Just don’t buy it, simple

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

“It”? What “it” are you referring to?

[@jazzy3445]

It is always boring listening to a person self absorbed. The video even has a picture of HIM, listening to HIM bleating about HIS experiences. Stick to the facts, get the story done. I only watched all of it to see if HIS head would explode…nah, absolute sponge, can’t get enough of HIMSELF.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Wow. What a wonderfully constructive pile of worthless input. Sorry you were so “bored”. I look forward to when you start your own channel & show me how it’s done. I’ll be happy to be the first to critique. I’m sure you’ll blow me away with your amazing insight. But hey, thanks for watching & thanks for the comment. You just helped the channel. Have a lovely day. 😊✌🏻 Sincerely, The Sponge 😊 Ps…maybe if you watch the rest of my videos & realize I have stage IV cancer & I’ve shared my journey with the only intention to help OTHER people and spread awareness, you’ll realize how inept your comment is.