- M2/M2 Pro or later Mac mini
- M2 Pro/M2 Max or later Mac MacBook Pro
- M2 Max/M2 Ultra or later Mac Studio
- M2 UltraMacPro
- iMac M3 or later
- MacBook Air M3 or later
A single HomePod mini 2 can be connected to the Mac, or a pair can be connected for stereo output. The mini 2’s four-speaker surround sound setup only works with the new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. Learn more about the HomePod mini 2.
The HomePod mini 2, as well as older mini models and the larger HomePod, can also connect to your Mac (and iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV 4K) via AirPlay, but this type of connection can’t be set as the default, so you’ll need to reconnect every time you restart the device or sign out. There’s also a slight delay when syncing audio, so it’s not the most ideal setup.
Interestingly, a footnote on the HomePod mini 2 tech specs website says the following regarding the new Mac connectivity:
7. Compatible with HomePod mini 2 and HomePod (2nd generation) with support on all Mac desktops and laptops with Wi-Fi 6E or later.
That indicates that this connection method also works with the HomePod (2nd generation), which was released in 2023 and is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11n, not Wi-Fi 6E. Additionally, the HomePod product page doesn’t offer any details on Mac connectivity. We’ve reached out to Apple for clarification and will update this article if we hear back.
HomePod mini 2
Price when reviewed:
$149
