The HomePod mini achieved what the original HomePod couldn’t: be popular. It’s (relatively) inexpensive, it has very good sound quality, and it’s one of the best devices for interacting with Siri while you’re at home. Integration is absolute when you use it with Apple Music, but which changes when the music service you subscribe to is Spotify.
This service still uses AirPlay 1 with Apple devices, and lack of native support
“They behave like children”
MacRumors was the one who reflected this dissatisfaction by showing that the number of complaints is not exactly small, with examples of people call the service “pathetic” or by confirming that they will be unsubscribed after activating the Apple Music free trials.
Criticism escalates when it is mentioned that even months after the law backed Spotify in its crusade to open up Apple devices, the service hasn’t made any changes. “They behave like children” is one of the sweetest examples I can give.
There is also no official announcement as to whether this will change., which further encouraged these complaints. My colleague Jose García from Xataka is in the same situation and understands the frustration that Spotify users can have, even if for him it does not represent a problem or does not make him think of changing the service.
This is my case too, and while that doesn’t suppose anything bothers me, I am thinking of switching services in a few months (when an annual subscription I paid to Apple TV + ends) if the situation does not go away. not improve and opt for an Apple One plan. If you are also in a similar situation, feel free to give your opinion in the comments.