That said, its sound quality is pretty solid right out of the box, so you may find that you don't need them in the first place. Like other Apple audio devices, though, the lack of sound customization features is a bit disappointing, especially if you want to have lots of control over its sound. If you don't want the speaker to listen to you, you can even mute the microphone, which is nice. You can pair multiple speakers together to spread audio throughout multiple rooms in your home using the Apple Home app. The HomePod mini supports Apple AirPlay, so you can easily stream audio from your iPhone or iPad with low latency that's great if you watch a lot of videos. Naturally, Apple's smart speakers are designed for easy integration with your iPhone. Thanks to built-in Siri, this speaker supports hands-free control, so you can add ingredients to your grocery list, check the weather, or skip to the next song, all from the comfort of your couch.

Available in many different colors to suit your needs, the sleek mesh fabric is designed to blend in easily with your existing home decor. It's the smaller and more lightweight version of the discontinued first-generation Apple HomePod, with a similar marshmallow-like design. The Apple HomePod mini is the best Apple speaker we've tested.

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