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Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight)

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Verizon has Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight) on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free.

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This price is $25 less than our Frontpage Deal from April.
The all-new HomePod delivers groundbreaking, premium sound, from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced computational audio pushes acoustics further. Spatial Audio provides even more immersive sound. Works seamlessly with all your Apple devices.Connect and control your smart home, privately and securely.
Limited time offer. While supplies last.

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Written by Lolrko91

Verizon has Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (2nd Gen, Midnight) on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHome400 for sharing this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff

This price is $25 less than our Frontpage Deal from April.
The all-new HomePod delivers groundbreaking, premium sound, from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced computational audio pushes acoustics further. Spatial Audio provides even more immersive sound. Works seamlessly with all your Apple devices.Connect and control your smart home, privately and securely.
Limited time offer. While supplies last.

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PurpleNest2305

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I have never encountered a Gen 1 in the wild, so I have no comparison to the sound of our Gen 2. That being said, considering the praise for the sound quality of both, I was initially disappointed at how little low end the Gen 2 HomePod had. Great clarity and quality, but thin, tinny sound--for the most part. I had purchased a refurb from Apple at the time, after troubleshooting with support they swapped it out on the guess that something was wrong with it. The replacement sounded about the same, maybe ever so slightly better.

After a few weeks of living with it I happened to stumble across the culprit while playing classical: Apple Music ATMOS. I had played an older classical piece that was non-ATMOS, and it had depth and satisfying bass. I then happened to play the Star Wars: A New Hope theme song for my boys, and it sounded awful--weak, thin. Compared the two, saw the older track was not ATMOS. Turned off ATMOS in the Home app settings, and the Star Wars theme sounded great, proper body and depth to the song. Maybe this isn't an issue with stereo pair HomePods, I only have one so I can't test that. I would say it is worth turning off ATMOS in the Home app if you run a single HomePod Gen 2 to see if it makes a difference:

Home app > three-dot circle in the upper right > Home Settings. Under the People section, tap your Apple account name. Under Connected Media, tap Apple Music. Toggle off Dolby ATMOS.

vcualum

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Just bought two of these. Pairing these to an Apple TV unit sounds really nice.

dearcory

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I have one too… I'm just saying you won't find a new gen 1 to buy anywhere.

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yeahme

Jun 03, 2024 05:51 PM

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yeahmeJun 03, 2024 05:51 PM

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Is this only for Verizon customers?

dudep

Jun 03, 2024 05:52 PM

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dudepJun 03, 2024 05:52 PM

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No not just Verizon

SlicktheShocker

Jun 03, 2024 05:52 PM

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SlicktheShockerJun 03, 2024 05:52 PM

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Quote from yeahme

Is this only for Verizon customers?

No, anyone can buy

plaxitone

Jun 03, 2024 05:54 PM

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plaxitoneJun 03, 2024 05:54 PM

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Quote from mikebpi

Looks like this is 2nd gen?

Is there something better about the first gen?

NotVeryAnonymousHere

Jun 03, 2024 05:56 PM

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NotVeryAnonymousHereJun 03, 2024 05:56 PM

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Thanks OP! Bought two before I could overthink and miss the deal. Excellent price!

jbmittermaier

Jun 03, 2024 06:00 PM

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jbmittermaierJun 03, 2024 06:00 PM

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In for 2. Pretty sneaks of Verizon to try and bill it to your account if you're an existing customer.

Last edited by jbmittermaier June 3, 2024 at 02:10 PM.

RsSharKy

Jun 03, 2024 06:04 PM

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RsSharKyJun 03, 2024 06:04 PM

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LOL anyone not buying 2? In for 2 as well 😂

Moneynevrsleeps

Jun 03, 2024 06:04 PM

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MoneynevrsleepsJun 03, 2024 06:04 PM

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we have everything apple except this. We have Alexa. Is it worth switching over?

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Quote from plaxitone

Is there something better about the first gen?

Not necessarily "better," but if you're creating a stereo pair, you can only use HomePods of the same generation.

osvaldo1064

Jun 03, 2024 06:05 PM

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osvaldo1064Jun 03, 2024 06:05 PM

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Quote from jbmittermaier

In for 2. Pretty sneaks of Verizon to try and bill it to your account if you're in existing customer.

Just happened to me. Debating if I should cancel and reorder.

a_land

Jun 03, 2024 06:07 PM

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a_landJun 03, 2024 06:07 PM

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Quote from Tripp1269

I have 4 first gens that are still working!

Absolutely love my first gen. I bought a bunch of minis for around my house when they had a price mistake at Lowe's for $30ea. Going to grab two more of these too for a stereo pair downstairs.

slickeithdeal

Jun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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slickeithdealJun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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No white color 🥲

JonnyWad

Jun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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JonnyWadJun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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Quote from NotVeryAnonymousHere

Thanks OP! Bought two before I could overthink and miss the deal. Excellent price!

Same. I bought 1 but now I am starting to overthink if I should have bought 2. Haha. I am a Sonos user so that is why not 2... just yet. Just want to try it out as I am fan of Apple quality.

yanks23

Jun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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yanks23Jun 03, 2024 06:08 PM

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This or Sonos Era 100?

Kmony

Jun 03, 2024 06:09 PM

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KmonyJun 03, 2024 06:09 PM

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Looks like you can't use it out of the box with android phones, not even as a Bluetooth speaker.

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