Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Launched in India f42e Priced at Rs. 32,900

The second-gen HomePod has been launched almost two years after its predecessor was discontinued. 5ni5y

Written by Jamshed Avari | Updated: 18 January 2023 20:45 IST

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 32,900

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Apple's new HomePod can also be used as an in-home intercom system to broadcast messages

Highlights

The new HomePod promises exceptional sound quality
Multiple HomePods in various parts of your house can be synchronised
Matter is an industry-wide smart home standard to unify ecosystems

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Apple has announced the launch of its second-gen HomePod smart speaker, nearly two years after discontinuing its predecessor. The new HomePod has a slightly refined design and promises incredible audio quality. It can reproduce tracks encoded with spatial audio as well as integrate with compatible smart home products thanks to Apple's Siri voice-based personal assistant and S7 processor. It is available in White and a new Midnight colour option. The second-gen HomePod is priced at Rs. 32,900 in India and is available to pre order right away through official Apple retailers. It will go on sale from February 3.

In of sound quality, HomePod to perform its own computational operations to maximise its potential, according to Apple. The device can recognise sound reflections and adjust itself based on how it is positioned in a room. Beamforming is used to direct ambient audio and deliver spatial audio experiences.

Like Siri voice assistant.

The HomePod can also be used as an in-home intercom system to broadcast messages. Two HomePods can be set up as a stereo pair, or multiple units throughout a home can be synchronised, and s can hand off whatever's playing on an iPhone to the nearest speaker. When set up with an Apple TV, one or more HomePod speakers can take over all audio output and also let s control what's playing with voice commands.

The second-gen HomePod is capable of listening for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and can notify s on their iPhones when they are away. Integrated temperature and humidity sensors allow for smart home routine integrations such as toggling appliances based on environmental conditions. The Matter standard for smart home integration should allow for better interoperability with a wide range of IoT products and accessories.

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