Thread is a new protocol adopted by the connected home over IP project that Apple, Google, and Amazon are members of. It’s a humblest protocol and a mesh protocol. That means every device talks to every other device making it very robust. The HomePod minis are what’s called border routers. They just interface you into the Thread network. And the Thread network into your lan
The difference with the original HomePods is that they do have a richer Fuller sound because they’re larger. Larger speakers and more of them. So if you wanted it just for music that that was your primary reason to get a HomePod then I would say look at the larger one. But for good music and all the use cases you mention with Siri the HomePod minis are fantastic. I’m always asking mine questions do I have any new messages, what’s the weather. And controlling devices. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2021, at 11:53, Paul Parravano <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks John for this report. How would you evaluate the difference between > the home pod, and the mini? What do you mean by “thread support? I’m trying > to decide between the two. Hoping to rely on Siri features like checking my > calendar, email and sending messages. > > Paul > > > >> On Jan 25, 2021, at 11:49, John JD Denning <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have three HomePods and two HomePod minis. But I am heavily into HomeKit. >> My house is more automated every day and only by HomeKit products. So I love >> the mini. One it gives you thread support that is a huge plus. Two they do >> sound good for their size. Are use them for background music like currently >> I have one on my end table playing at a lower volume 15 to 20%. Though >> adding to as a stereo pair they can give you good sound at a higher volume. >> >> I’m thinking of adding a couple of more minis. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 11:04, Cris Ali <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>> >>> Hi folks, >>> Have any of you purchased home pod mini? What do you think of it? 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