HomePod (1st generation)
| Identifier | AudioAccessory1,1 |
|---|---|
| Category | HomePod |
| Released | 2018-02-09 |
| Discontinued | 2021-03-12 |
| Models | A1639 |
| CPU / SoC | A8 |
| Architecture | arm64 |
| Board | B238aAP |
Colors
| Space Gray Released: 2018-02-09 | |
| White Released: 2018-02-09 |
Apple Support Data
Data sourced from Apple Support. Apple owns and publishes the original support articles and technical specifications.
Tech Specs
| Apple Support Page | HomePod (1st generation) - Technical Specifications Tech Specs |
|---|---|
| Year Introduced | 2018 |
| Match | name-year |
Size, Weight, and Color
- Dimensions:
- 6.8 inches high (172 mm)
- 5.6 inches wide (142 mm)
- Weight:
- 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg)
- Color:
- Space Gray
- White
Audio Technology
- High-excursion woofer with custom amplifier
- Array of seven horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own custom amplifier
- Six-microphone array for far-field Siri
- Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction
- Direct and ambient audio beamforming
- Computational audio for real-time tuning
- Multiroom audio with AirPlay 2
- Stereo pair capable
Audio Sources
- Apple Music
- iTunes music purchases
- iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription
- Third-party music services
- Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand
- Radio stations from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Radio.com
- Apple Podcasts
- News briefings
- AirPlay other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
Touch Controls
- Tap or hold + or - for volume up/down
- Touch and hold for Siri
- Tap to play/pause music or Siri
- Double-tap to skip
- Triple-tap to skip back
Accessibility
- Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of HomePod.
- Features include:
- Touch Accommodations
- Siri
- VoiceOver
- Home app and HomeKit
- Intercom transcriptions
Wireless
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
- Direct guest access
- Bluetooth 5.0
System Requirements
- HomePod with the latest version of software
- iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later, or iPod touch (7th generation) with the latest iOS; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later with the latest iPadOS
- 802.11 Wi-Fi Internet access
Electrical and Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: 32 degrees to 95 degrees F (0 degrees to 35 degrees C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
In the Box
- HomePod
- Documentation
Compatibility
- iPhone:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPad:
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
HomePod and the Environment
- Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining the effect we have on the planet. Learn more
- HomePod embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Brominated flame retardant-free
- PVC-free
- Beryllium-free
- Apple and the Environment
- Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
- Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
- Requires multiple HomePod devices or AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.
- A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
- Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later, or an iOS or iPadOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later or iPadOS.
