Do you have a HomePod? Well, you won't be able to associate it with the new model

Do you have a HomePod? Well, you won’t be able to associate it with the new model

After Apple’s (big) announcement of the new 2nd gen HomePod yesterday, many 1st gen HomePod owners were wondering if they it would be possible to pair it with the new HomePod to obtain stereo sound. The answer is simple and quick: NO.

In yesterday’s press release, Apple made it clear that this would not be a possibility For users with a first-generation HomePod:

To create a pair of HomePod stereo speakers two HomePod speakers of the same model are requiredlike two HomePod minis, two HomePods (2nd gen), or two HomePods (1st gen).

That does not mean that the two devices cannot be used together Absolutely. If you’re buying a new HomePod and you already have a first-generation HomePod in your home, they can be used to play music in different rooms, and features like intercom will work on both devices.

On the other hand, the arrival of the new HomePod and its temperature and humidity sensors and its compatibility with Matter have brought good news to users of another HomePod: the Mini. It seems like a software update for the HomePod Mini is on the way

(coming with iOS 16.3 next week) which will add two key features that will change the way we use our devices: indoor temperature and humidity detection. This will give a lot of play to creating shortcuts and managing the house with HomeKit. It looks like Apple is putting all the meat on the grill in this case.

The new HomePod costs 349 dollars and is available in colors white and midnight In-store availability and first deliveries to buyers will then begin Friday February 3 in some countries (USA is included).

And you, have you ever bought a new HomePod?

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