Nice that Justine confirmed for me that it's not something I need to go out and upgrade in the near future, as I have 3 of the original HomePods and a HomePod mini, but it is nice that these are back in circulation if my original ones start to give me issues in the future.
As a design nerd, I like that they updated the packaging to better reflect the product. The Space Grey HomePod on the box looks nothing like the actual product. Great review!
@@olympian3 the colors of the previous and new (for the dark) are almost indistinguishable. Funny how packaging and the almost indistinguishable color difference on just the darker version is the focus here. I love her videos as well but most of what she is saying is exactly the same between the old and new yet the video title is “what is different”. Like the stereo pairing on an Apple TV… doing that on both the old HomePod and the mini. Wish the focus of the video was actually on the differences. Oh and I can use intercom on both versions too which is also not different….. aaahh
Basically, if you have one; don’t replace it just because there’s a new one… but the new one is a great evolution, especially when it’s on sale later this year
I’ve been mostly curious if the sound quality is the same. We’ve had duel 1st Gen HomePod’s left-right channels; one above _hidden_ above the kitchen cabinets by some hanging plants, and the second tucked behind some family photos in the dinning area, and together they’ve just sounded soooooooo amazing for years now. When they were discontinued I was honestly pretty devastated because I eventually wanted to expand these out, but since their return, I just want to know if there’s been any reduction in clarity or complexity of depth. The original’s if you play a ‘Dolby Atmos’ album in spatial audio truly do sound absolutely unreal man.
11:28 Okay now she got my respect again when she's not overselling every new Apple products like being honest about the sound quality is on par with the old one. Good now I know I can save the money n just stick with my old HomePod which I absolutely love after a few software updates and I think the sound quality is superb on it. I only wish the new one can stereo pair with the old one then I will consider about getting it..
Decent update. (edit) GREAT review! Genuine experiences > spec reviews. If apple made Bluetooth, wireless version, they might become the bestselling wireless speaker. Love my niece's Homepod mini but it's stuck to where it is. I must say, considering all the cutbacks, surprised it isn't cheaper than it was before BUT if it sounds better, guess that's what really matters...though hindered by Siri a bit.
Two things that will keep me from getting it. It doesn't come in the same colors as the home pod mini and it can't pair with the old homepod. Those are deal breakers for me. Also the old homepod has a stronger presence in its sound compared to the new one. It's just slightly less present in the soundscape of a room.
@@davidjacobs6244 But it helps the product fit in to a room design. I know black and white are less visually jarring but I would love for my big home pod to be a noticed element of my rooms design.
For real I’m starting to think they have another version coming where they will put all the power into it because I honestly think it’s cheaper for them to make this one and I guess that’s what’s good since it’s like the old one but cheaper but somethings up😂😂😂
Your reviews are a pleasure to watch - so entertaining and informative! I am absolutely excited about HomePod 2 and can't wait for mine to arrive. I agree that the OG HomePods (and Minis) are excellent in terms of sound quality, and I'm sure Gen 2 will be superb, plus they'll have the additional features. Thank you for your helpful review!
I’m just happy they brought back the larger HomePod. If the only change was the removable power cord, I would be happy. I sold my two minis to get the new HomePod.
Justine at 10:35 ... "Where's my HomePod?" *frantically runs around* Also Justine at 10:35 ... *Another HomePod sitting right behind her on the counter*
The Minis will also give you temp and humidity inside your home. Like my Minis (3 in different rooms) but love my original Homepods in stereo. I have not tried them for TV because I have a good soundbar with subwoofer but expect they would be very good.
🍏 HOMEPOD NANO - A SMALLER HOMEPOD YOU COULD ATTACH TO YOUR KEYCHAIN WITH AN AIRTAG. IT COULD STORE, CHARGE, AND CLEAN A SET OF AIRPODS INSIDE OF THE HOMEPOD NANO. THE NOT-SO-BULKY DESIGN COULD BE TAKEN ANYWHERE AND I'VE ALREADY SEEN SIMILAR PRODUCTS SO IT CAN BE DONE. A HOME THEATER HOMEPOD SOUNDBAR WOULD BE INTERESTING.
" to make the revolutionary removable power cord possible, we had to reimagine the internal structure. Redesigning the tweeters without affecting the acoustic performance, to make room for the custom designed connector, which is machined from a single block of aluminium" Jony Ive. 😂😂😂
I almost didn’t click because I thought for sure you were just going to be apple’s puppet and just say the homepod 2 is better and get all valley girl giddy and excited just to get us to buy it. I WAS WRONG. I TOTALLY UNDERESTIMATED YOU!!!!! Thanks for your HONEST review.
Thanks to you, I almost choked with laughter whilst trying to eat my corn flakes this morning at your 'I don’t get out much' segment that had you running around the house…. 😂
Great overview! Thank you... I love my original homepod and in a way I am pleased that given the sound improvement is so minor I don't need to rush out and buy the second generation. That said pairing them for a home cinema experience is very tempting after watching this
Hi iJustine Do you think a pair of new HomePods plays better than a pair of older HomePods in music or sound of films ? If you didn’t see which ones are playing or would you recognize? Do you think there is point in changing to newer ones? From 1 gen. Sound for me is very important.
I've been rocking stereo HomePods in my living room for a couple years now. I live my best life. I'll be replacing these guys with the 2nd gen very soon.
Great review I will definitely be getting some of these when I get the money. But I have a question it looks like the power cable is shorter than on the original HomePod is that true?
I still want the mini version. I have a echo dot in my room and I love that but I would like to try the mini, The new home pod is still too expensive. I agree
I have one black homepod mini and one white one for my stereo pair in my bedroom. I have other black homepod minis but idk why I just refuse to switch them out. But they sound amazing paired with a sub via an airport express second gen. I haven't felt the need to replace them with the regular sized homepods.
THANK YOU for bleeping out Siri when saying “Hey Siri”. I’m so tired of watching these tech videos where they activate my Siri, Google, or Alexa. It’s very conscientious of you to bleep it out partially to prevent this. ❤
Thanks for helping me with my decision, whether to upgrade my OG HomePods… I am all about the quality sound. if you cannot distinguish between the two, then I won’t upgrade. I love my OG HomePods use them for my bedroom TV speakers. Have one in each bathroom.
hey, I have a question. I have seen you using Spotify. But you love homepods. Do you just airplay your music ? or you use both the music streaming services.
Just got a pair of HomePod mini for stereo audio for my Apple TV. How does that compare to one of the new HomePods? Only complaint I have about stereo Minis is that I don’t think they are loud enough.
I love the HomePod but I need them to get full Spotify support. That’s the only reason why I haven’t completely changed over to HomePods throughout my house and no I don’t like Apple Music.
Hey since Apple Laptops will no longer have a Intel Processor Option does anyone know if there will still be a way to put Windows on it as a secondary OS For the soul purposes of running Windows based Games or Programs because I hear the program you'd normally use will no longer be usable on the New Laptops from the past year or so
At least she blurs out Siri for all of us Apple Users out there that way our whole entire house doesn’t make noise because of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and HomePods 😂
@@iJustine I understand and I can relate. My family uses everything Apple . We all have an iPhone, me and my brother both have an iPad, AirPod Pro, my brother also has an Apple Watch and also an Apple Pencil. I plan on getting an Apple Watch on my b-day in Sept. So whenever one of my family members asks Siri something, pretty much the whole house makes noise 😂😂😂
Raise your hand if you've been watching IJustice for a long time🤚
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Nah i watch iJustine not iJustice
✋🏻I mean since like first year
✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋ Ijustine if you are reading this hiiii
✋🏻 the first video I saw from Justine was the giant iPhone bill that came in a box. So I think that was 2007?
Nice that Justine confirmed for me that it's not something I need to go out and upgrade in the near future, as I have 3 of the original HomePods and a HomePod mini, but it is nice that these are back in circulation if my original ones start to give me issues in the future.
Okay but Justine freaking out about the lack of stickers in the box was the most Justine thing I have ever seen, so fun 😂❤
but there is a sticker in there...
As a design nerd, I like that they updated the packaging to better reflect the product. The Space Grey HomePod on the box looks nothing like the actual product. Great review!
I always thought as well, that people don't want something that's grey. They want something that's BLACK.
@@olympian3 the colors of the previous and new (for the dark) are almost indistinguishable. Funny how packaging and the almost indistinguishable color difference on just the darker version is the focus here. I love her videos as well but most of what she is saying is exactly the same between the old and new yet the video title is “what is different”. Like the stereo pairing on an Apple TV… doing that on both the old HomePod and the mini. Wish the focus of the video was actually on the differences. Oh and I can use intercom on both versions too which is also not different….. aaahh
@@andyUA-camEmail well, exactly. Midnight is just a better name than space grey
@@olympian3 agree
Basically, if you have one; don’t replace it just because there’s a new one… but the new one is a great evolution, especially when it’s on sale later this year
Justine looks soo pretty in this one! The hair, the make up, the clothes 😍 Love the background as well and her house 👏🏻
I’ve been mostly curious if the sound quality is the same. We’ve had duel 1st Gen HomePod’s left-right channels; one above _hidden_ above the kitchen cabinets by some hanging plants, and the second tucked behind some family photos in the dinning area, and together they’ve just sounded soooooooo amazing for years now. When they were discontinued I was honestly pretty devastated because I eventually wanted to expand these out, but since their return, I just want to know if there’s been any reduction in clarity or complexity of depth. The original’s if you play a ‘Dolby Atmos’ album in spatial audio truly do sound absolutely unreal man.
11:28 Okay now she got my respect again when she's not overselling every new Apple products like being honest about the sound quality is on par with the old one. Good now I know I can save the money n just stick with my old HomePod which I absolutely love after a few software updates and I think the sound quality is superb on it. I only wish the new one can stereo pair with the old one then I will consider about getting it..
The HomePod looks amazing. We look forward to more content.
Decent update. (edit) GREAT review! Genuine experiences > spec reviews.
If apple made Bluetooth, wireless version, they might become the bestselling wireless speaker. Love my niece's Homepod mini but it's stuck to where it is. I must say, considering all the cutbacks, surprised it isn't cheaper than it was before BUT if it sounds better, guess that's what really matters...though hindered by Siri a bit.
I'm really hoping that Apple's commitment to the smart home builds from this new HomePod! Great video!
So glad they brought the originals back!
Two things that will keep me from getting it. It doesn't come in the same colors as the home pod mini and it can't pair with the old homepod. Those are deal breakers for me. Also the old homepod has a stronger presence in its sound compared to the new one. It's just slightly less present in the soundscape of a room.
All the fancy colours of the mini are just a gimmick anyway 😂
@@davidjacobs6244 But it helps the product fit in to a room design. I know black and white are less visually jarring but I would love for my big home pod to be a noticed element of my rooms design.
@@PWingert1966 tooty fruity colours appeal to you.
@@davidjacobs6244 he luvs gimmicks 😂
@@coralreef909 It's all about the Fruit Loops brother
I wish I could just once experience the same kind of happiness iJustine gets from smelling HomePods.
Justine did u get a new camera? The colour in this vid looking extra vibrant
I am thinking about getting two for Apple TV just for sound
This video answered all my questions. Like, why is it so big? What's inside it? And why did they downgrade it? Great video!
For real I’m starting to think they have another version coming where they will put all the power into it because I honestly think it’s cheaper for them to make this one and I guess that’s what’s good since it’s like the old one but cheaper but somethings up😂😂😂
Screw that HomePod let’s talk about how lit your house is tho 🔥🔥
the old ones cable can be removed its just not ment to be similar to the Studio Display
Your reviews are a pleasure to watch - so entertaining and informative! I am absolutely excited about HomePod 2 and can't wait for mine to arrive. I agree that the OG HomePods (and Minis) are excellent in terms of sound quality, and I'm sure Gen 2 will be superb, plus they'll have the additional features. Thank you for your helpful review!
i love your exuberance, it's gray and rainy in NYC and watching you makes me happy 😁
13:54 you set my HomePod off “Go ahead” she said. Love flowers, listening to Spare. ❤
you compared the two generations of homepods??? YOU DESERVE A LIKE!!! (simple as that!!!)
HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great.. HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great..
I’m just happy they brought back the larger HomePod. If the only change was the removable power cord, I would be happy. I sold my two minis to get the new HomePod.
Justine at 10:35 ... "Where's my HomePod?" *frantically runs around*
Also Justine at 10:35 ... *Another HomePod sitting right behind her on the counter*
The Minis will also give you temp and humidity inside your home. Like my Minis (3 in different rooms) but love my original Homepods in stereo. I have not tried them for TV because I have a good soundbar with subwoofer but expect they would be very good.
The new HomePod looks amazing! Great review, and thanks for sharing.
Appreciate justine for semi blurring the siri is 'hey siri' to not trigger anyone elses siris AHAHAHHA
"That's not a knife......that's a knife."
That TV is HUGE!!!!!!
These are neat, Justine! 😃❤️🖤💙💜💕💞✨
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HOMEPOD NANO - A SMALLER HOMEPOD YOU COULD ATTACH TO YOUR KEYCHAIN WITH AN AIRTAG. IT COULD STORE, CHARGE, AND CLEAN A SET OF AIRPODS INSIDE OF THE HOMEPOD NANO. THE NOT-SO-BULKY DESIGN COULD BE TAKEN ANYWHERE AND I'VE ALREADY SEEN SIMILAR PRODUCTS SO IT CAN BE DONE.
A HOME THEATER
HOMEPOD SOUNDBAR
WOULD BE INTERESTING.
What is the brand for your rolling blinds? They are amazing.
" to make the revolutionary removable power cord possible, we had to reimagine the internal structure. Redesigning the tweeters without affecting the acoustic performance, to make room for the custom designed connector, which is machined from a single block of aluminium" Jony Ive. 😂😂😂
Putting it out there: Christmas tree with HomePod Minis as ornaments!
Good stuff but I need those blinds! Do you have a vid on smart blinds?
HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great.
Calling it now, the original HomePod will not support the next version of HomePodOS
I appreciate your lighting, your colors are accurate!!!
I love when you mute hey siri for our sake!!! A well deserved LIKE!!!
THE CABLE IS DE-TACHABLE!
HANDOFF WAS IN THE 1S GEN AS WELL as intercom
you literally hyped me up a hundred times more, I love your energy!!!
THARKI
I sincerely just love your enthusiasm!
Thanks @ijustine for this review ! I really love my home pod since day 1 ❤😊
I almost didn’t click because I thought for sure you were just going to be apple’s puppet and just say the homepod 2 is better and get all valley girl giddy and excited just to get us to buy it. I WAS WRONG. I TOTALLY UNDERESTIMATED YOU!!!!! Thanks for your HONEST review.
Sooo beautiful Justine! 😍😍😘 keep going!
This video was so fun to watch lol. Your home is BEAUTIFUL, btw. 😊
OMG your house is stunning Justine OMG
I’m still happy with my original Homepod … wouldn’t change it 😌
Thanking a company because it supplies a power cable is the modern way lol
I love the HomePods, originals and minis. I have them everywhere. Of course, I will get those new ones too. 🕺🏿
How is the Spatial Audio? That’s what I’m most interested in. Does it make a noticeable difference from the gen 1 HomePods?
Thanks to you, I almost choked with laughter whilst trying to eat my corn flakes this morning at your 'I don’t get out much' segment that had you running around the house…. 😂
Hey Justine, do these paired homepods2 work with TV without Apple TV? Like with my PS5 and Netflix etc
Dude….its been over 15 years since Justine answered a comment in the questions. Just google it.sheeesh
14:00 Puhahaha you intercom in my house!
Why is a detachable cord a big deal? It’s not like it’s portable like the mini which isn’t really portable either without a after market holder
Not justine playing royalty free music and then flowers 😭
What television did you choose for your Entertainment Room? Thank you for being excellent and kind. 🙏🏿❤️
Great overview! Thank you... I love my original homepod and in a way I am pleased that given the sound improvement is so minor I don't need to rush out and buy the second generation. That said pairing them for a home cinema experience is very tempting after watching this
When you Gona get the s23?
can you help to measure the diameter of the cable plug to the HomePod body? Would like to know if it can pass through my cable management hole.
Awesome job Justine btw I got the Apple Watch series 8 I love it very much
APPLE LEGEND🍏☄️
I know Justine’s probably joking about the stickers but the amount of people that don’t know that you don’t get stickers with an accessory 🙈
Hi Justine what blinds are those in your kitchen?
Hi iJustine
Do you think a pair of new HomePods plays better than a pair of older HomePods in music or sound of films ?
If you didn’t see which ones are playing or would you recognize?
Do you think there is point in changing to newer ones? From 1 gen. Sound for me is very important.
The first generation sounds better than the second generation.
Apple sheep girl is back!!!!😊
I've been rocking stereo HomePods in my living room for a couple years now. I live my best life. I'll be replacing these guys with the 2nd gen very soon.
I love that you muted the sound each time you said “Hey Siri” thank you for not setting off my HomePod mini lol
Great review I will definitely be getting some of these when I get the money. But I have a question it looks like the power cable is shorter than on the original HomePod is that true?
I still want the mini version. I have a echo dot in my room and I love that but I would like to try the mini, The new home pod is still too expensive. I agree
The panic for the stickers 😢😮 I feel for you
This looks so cool. I love when she unboxes something she smells it. I like the Midnight
I have one black homepod mini and one white one for my stereo pair in my bedroom. I have other black homepod minis but idk why I just refuse to switch them out. But they sound amazing paired with a sub via an airport express second gen. I haven't felt the need to replace them with the regular sized homepods.
THANK YOU for bleeping out Siri when saying “Hey Siri”. I’m so tired of watching these tech videos where they activate my Siri, Google, or Alexa. It’s very conscientious of you to bleep it out partially to prevent this. ❤
can you switch audio not just from apple music and podcast, but can you use it while on youtube?
Thanks for helping me with my decision, whether to upgrade my OG HomePods… I am all about the quality sound. if you cannot distinguish between the two, then I won’t upgrade. I love my OG HomePods use them for my bedroom TV speakers. Have one in each bathroom.
Discovering that my HomePod Minis have climate details is awesome! Now I know the temperature in my house, even when I’m not home. 😂😁
9:52 what really matters on a speaker, sound quality!!
hey, I have a question. I have seen you using Spotify. But you love homepods. Do you just airplay your music ? or you use both the music streaming services.
Just got a pair of HomePod mini for stereo audio for my Apple TV. How does that compare to one of the new HomePods? Only complaint I have about stereo Minis is that I don’t think they are loud enough.
Exactly much cheaper way to do it
Bro you are looking great keep it up 😊
How does that compare to sound bars like Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage? 🥺
I love the HomePod but I need them to get full Spotify support. That’s the only reason why I haven’t completely changed over to HomePods throughout my house and no I don’t like Apple Music.
Just ordered the 2nd Gen just wanna test out the sound and connect to tv.. If sound is to my liking will be getting another one for a stereo pair
A detachable power cable may give insensitive for 3rd party accessories. A portable charger or dock for HomePod would ace! 😮😮😮😮
I love the intro!
If you have this as your home theater audio set up, can you still get audio from your gaming consoles to play through the HomePods?
Hey since Apple Laptops will no longer have a Intel Processor Option does anyone know if there will still be a way to put Windows on it as a secondary OS For the soul purposes of running Windows based Games or Programs because I hear the program you'd normally use will no longer be usable on the New Laptops from the past year or so
You forgot one “Hey Siri” and set off my entire intercom system 😂😂
At least she blurs out Siri for all of us Apple Users out there that way our whole entire house doesn’t make noise because of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and HomePods 😂
My house was going insane when working on this video hahahaha
@@iJustine I understand and I can relate. My family uses everything Apple . We all have an iPhone, me and my brother both have an iPad, AirPod Pro, my brother also has an Apple Watch and also an Apple Pencil. I plan on getting an Apple Watch on my b-day in Sept. So whenever one of my family members asks Siri something, pretty much the whole house makes noise 😂😂😂
Justine bringing back the knifes out!!!!
can you connect both homepods in stereo mode to mac mini.
If there’s anyone that can convince me to buy an Apple product that I’m on the fence about or not interested in. That person is definitely Justine!
I love that HomePod pretty cool
2.18 Inside the box we have our cable! Oh, thank you, Apple! Wow, there is a Homepod as well! So unexpected! )))
Great video as usual! Is your TV stand a custom made unit or is it a branded item? It’s amazing, so clean looking.