Apple launches HomePod mini 2 with S10 chip, 5 new colors, a music-reactive Sound Glow feature, priced at 5,200 baht
Pairs with the new Apple TV 4K for 4-speaker surround sound and can also serve as a speaker for Mac; coming to Thailand soon, date not yet set
Launch — October 13, 2026
Price — 5,200 baht, all colors · Coming to Thailand "soon" (no date announced yet)
Colors — Pink · Green · Blue · White · Midnight (matching charging cable)
Chip/sound — Apple S10 · Computational Audio · 360-degree sound
Sound Glow — Top of the device glows and pulses to the music · Uses colors from album artwork · Rain-sound animation (voice control requires an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone)
Audio system — Solo · Stereo pair · Multi-room · 4-speaker with Apple TV 4K (4th gen) · Works as a Mac speaker (Wi-Fi 6E or later)
Smart home — Chain multiple commands together (lock door, close garage, close blinds, adjust temperature, turn off lights) · Scenes and automations via the Home app · Listens for smoke/carbon monoxide alarms (should not be relied on in emergencies) · Check in and talk with people at home
Privacy — Siri audio not stored by default
Environment — 100% recycled rare-earth elements in magnets · 100% recycled copper, gold plating, tin solder · 100% fiber-based packaging
Software required — HomePod 27.2
Source: Oops Tech
