speaker driver
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
News
The HomePod Mini contains an undisclosed temperature + humidity sensor made by Texas Instruments, as first discovered in a joint story by iFixit and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The sensor was unused at launch, but could enable additional functionality in the future via software update from Apple.
Background and Identification
Apple’s HomePod Mini (stylized “HomePod mini”) was first released on November 16, 2020. Notable features include adaptive EQ, dual passive radiators, and a 2.25” down-firing driver with custom wave guide, covered with a roughly spherical "acoustic mesh" enclosure. Apple includes an S5 SOC as the brains of the speaker, while Siri and a top-mounted touchpad comprise the user interface.
Specifications
Measurements:
- 3.3" (84.3 mm) x 3.9" (97.9 mm)
- 0.76 lbs (345 g)
Audio Hardware:
- 2.25 woofer, with custom amplifier
- Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field
- Dual passive radiators
- Computational audio for real-time tuning
- Four-microphone design for far-field Siri
Touch Interface:
- + and - for volume up and down
- Hold for Siri
- Tap to play/pause music
- Double-tap to skip forward
- Triple-tap to skip backward
Wireless Connectivity:
- 802.11n Wi-Fi
- Direct guest access
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity