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General

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Series

HomePod2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Apple sells it as HomePod, the larger speaker in the HomePod line.

Lifestyle Collection4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026The press release names the Bose Lifestyle Collection.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2825, MQJ73LL/A, MQJ83LL/A5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-smart-speaker-a2825-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: Apple model A2825 (EMC 8208). Order numbers MQJ73LL/A for Midnight and MQJ83LL/A for white. The US store now lists newer SKUs.6Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2825Read 21 October 2026Product code A2825 is the Apple model number.

443508, 894001-1100, 894001-12002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page lists Model number 443508. The retail SKUs 894001-1100 and 894001-1200 come from the World Wide Stereo listings.10Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives Model 894001-1100.

GTIN / EAN

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017817858243, 01781785826710Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives UPC 017817858243. The White listing at https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-white gives Model 894001-1200 and UPC 017817858267. A Driftwood Sand retail number is not confirmed, so it is left out.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026Press release dated January 18, 2023.

5 May 20264Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Press release dated May 5, 2026.

Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Apple sells HomePod (2nd generation) with a Buy button next to the new HomePod mini 2 in October 2026.

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Add to Cart is active on the US page.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026HomePod (2nd generation) is available to order for $299 (US). US prices exclude sales tax.

$2994Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026US launch MSRP 299 USD for Black or White Smoke, excluding tax. The limited-edition Driftwood Sand finish was 349 USD. The Bose US page on 2026-10-15 lists 349 USD for Black, so the price has changed since launch.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3494Press articleiphone-ticker.de/apple-stellt-neuen-homepod-vor-205641Read 21 October 2026German launch report: the new HomePod can be ordered at 349 EUR. German prices include VAT.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-smart-speaker-a2825-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac global original prices: EUR 349 in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and others.

€349.955Press releasebose.de/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026German launch price 349.95 EUR for Black or White Smoke, as published, including VAT. Driftwood Sand was 369 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026Orders in the US, Germany and other countries. The stored markets match the USD and EUR prices.4Press articleiphone-ticker.de/apple-stellt-neuen-homepod-vor-205641Read 21 October 2026German price and sale.

US, GB, DE4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Preorders opened on Bose.com, Bose.co.uk and Bose.de.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, White1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Specs page color picker: Midnight, White.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Available in Midnight and White.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026Available in white and midnight.

Black, White Smoke, Driftwood Sand1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Apple sells it as a smart home speaker that runs from a power cord. It has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Home audio speaker that plugs into mains power. Bose lists it under Home Audio Speakers.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Review text: the speaker has to downmix stereo content into mono. The Sonos and Amazon comparison texts say the same.

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Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AApple HomePod (2nd generation)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
High-excursion woofer	1	101.6
Horn-loaded tweeter	5	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: 4-inch high-excursion woofer and an array of five horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own neodymium magnet. The woofer diameter is the exact metric conversion of 4 inches. Driver power is not published.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Overview: a high-excursion woofer whose motor drives the diaphragm 20 mm, and an array of five beamforming tweeters around the base.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026A custom-engineered high-excursion woofer, a built-in bass-EQ mic and a beamforming array of five tweeters around the base.

BBose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Mid/bass driver	1	76
Tweeter	1	25
Up-firing mid/high driver	1	38

Source6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review lists a 25 mm tweeter, a 7.6 cm mid/bass driver and a 3.8 cm up-firing driver. TechRadar gives 76 mm and 38 mm, and Tom's Guide gives 3 in, 1 in and 1.5 in. Bose publishes no driver sizes and no per-driver power.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: a forward-facing 76 mm mid/bass driver below a 25 mm tweeter, plus a 38 mm mid/high driver angled up through the top.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Review pros and cons: no sound customization tools. RTINGS says the sound cannot be customized easily.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: bass, treble, center channel and height channel are adjusted in the Bose app. The guide does not give a band count.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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39Reviewengadget.com/2173477/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app, plus a separate level for the up-firing driver. Tom's Guide also describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) and a fourth control for height. The maker guide names bass, treble, center channel and height channel.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) plus a fourth control for height. Engadget also describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: room sensing and advanced computational audio with system sensing for real-time tuning. An internal low-frequency calibration microphone corrects bass automatically.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Overview: with room sensing HomePod listens for sound reflections through its microphones and tunes sound for its location.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026Room sensing recognizes sound reflections from nearby surfaces to tell if the speaker is against a wall or freestanding, then adapts sound in real time.

No11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the speaker does not support Bose's CustomTune room tuning. TechRadar also says there is no automatic room calibration. Bose describes TrueSpatial as content processing that adds height. What Hi-Fi describes TrueSpatial as analysing room dimensions, which these sources and Bose do not support.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: stereo pair capable. Footnote: a pair needs two of the same model.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: two Lifestyle Ultra Speakers can be configured as a stereo pair in the Bose app.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

AirPlay multiroom audio1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: multiroom audio with AirPlay. Footnote: needs multiple HomePod speakers or AirPlay-compatible speakers. No maximum group size is published.

Apple AirPlay 2 multiroom, Google Cast multiroom1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Lifestyle Collection products group for multiroom using Apple AirPlay or Google Cast. Other brands' compatible speakers can join those groups. No maximum group size is published.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

No16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Bluetooth No. The comparison text says the Apple speaker can only connect via Wi-Fi.

Yes6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 20267Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.01Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0.

5.33Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth-Version 5.3. The page also lists Bluetooth Low Energy as a wireless connection, which is not LE Audio.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC, AAC6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 5.3 supports the AAC and SBC codecs. It found no aptX or LDAC. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck also list SBC and AAC only.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: Bluetooth 5.3 supports only the SBC and AAC codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Reconnect section states the Bluetooth device must be within 30 ft (9 m). This is the only range figure the maker publishes.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The maker publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The stored standard comes from the Tom's Guide spec box.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11n1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi. No other standard is named.

802.11ax11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, which is stored as 802.11ax. Bose publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The owner's guide regulatory text lists operation in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 5945 to 6425 MHz bands, so the radio also covers 6 GHz. Earlier standards such as 802.11n and 802.11ac are not stated by any source and are left out.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

AirPlay 21Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Apple writes AirPlay and lists AirPlay as the way to share other content from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. Stored as AirPlay 2 by catalog rule.15Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-2nd-genRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: wireless protocol AirPlay. Tested over AirPlay with an iPhone.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ names Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Amazon Alexa as the Wi-Fi playback options. The owner's guide states AirPlay 2.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No15Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-2nd-genRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: wired connectivity none. The speaker has only a power inlet.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AApple HomePod (2nd generation)

Connector	Count	Role
AC power	1	Mains power input for the detachable power cord

Source11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/important-safety-information-apd3e7fff0eb/homepodRead 21 October 2026Safety text: for HomePod (2nd generation), only use the power cord specified by Apple. This points to a replaceable cord. Engadget names it detachable.14Press articleengadget.com/homepod-2-second-gen-teardown-repairability-151518781.htmlRead 21 October 2026Engadget on the iFixit teardown: the speaker has a detachable power cord.

BBose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
AC power	1	Mains power input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes a power port with a power cord and an AUX port on the back for a 3.5 mm cable. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck confirm these are the only two rear connectors. TechRadar's spec table lists a USB-C charger port, which the maker guide does not support.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: the 3.5 mm analog input is the only physical connectivity besides power.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Overview: HomePod handles phone calls. The user guide describes the speakerphone.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-for-phone-calls-apdeaa15a6c3/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod works as a speakerphone for telephone and FaceTime audio calls through an iPhone or iPad. An iPhone is required for telephone calls.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Speakerphone Yes.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says phone calls are not supported and the microphones serve Alexa only.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology lists a four-microphone design for far-field Siri. No other assistant is named.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: supports Amazon Alexa and is ready for Alexa+ in the US. Alexa runs on the built-in microphones after setup in the Bose app. No phone is needed during use. Google Assistant works only from a separate Google Assistant device on the network, so it is not listed.

Controls

Tap the top to play or pause, Double-tap the top to skip, Triple-tap the top to skip back, Touch and hold the top for Siri, Tap or hold the plus and minus buttons for volume1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Touch Controls: tap for play or pause, double-tap to skip, triple-tap to skip back, touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus or minus for volume.9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-touch-controls-apd7ba1aa325/homepodRead 21 October 2026Touch controls on top: touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus and minus for volume, tap to pause and resume, double-tap for next track, triple-tap for previous track.

Play/pause, skip forward and skip backward by tap, Volume up and down buttons, Touch volume ring, Bluetooth pairing button, Action button for Alexa, Microphone off button2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Speaker controls page and media playback table: tap to play or pause, double-tap to skip forward, triple-tap to skip backward. Volume up, volume down and a volume ring, a Bluetooth button, an Action button for Alexa and a Microphone off button.

Companion app

Home10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod settings are changed in the Home app.

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, iPadOS10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The guide names the Home app on iPhone or iPad. The specs page requires an iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support section links the Bose app on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The owner can turn automatic HomePod software updates on or off in the Home app. Updates install through the Home app and the iPhone or iPad Settings.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the speaker downloads and installs updates overnight when it is on the home network. The owner's guide also describes a manual update button combination.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Overview: with Sound Glow, the top lights up with colors that match the album artwork and pulses in tune with the music. This is on the current maker page and may need HomePod software 27.

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Lighting modes

Sound Glow (colors match the album artwork and pulse with the music)2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Same overview text. Voice control for Sound Glow needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Overview: as a smart home hub HomePod controls HomeKit and Matter accessories. Apple calls it an essential building block for Matter.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026HomePod connects to and controls Matter-enabled accessories and serves as an essential home hub.12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026A home hub is needed to add Matter accessories to the Home app. HomePod and HomePod mini become home hubs when set up.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Thread networking technology. Footnote: Thread accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router.12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026Thread-enabled Matter accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Battery Powered No.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: battery life N/A, plug-in only.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says the speaker has no built-in battery and must stay plugged in.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page states Input Rating 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 20 W. This is the mains input rating, because the speaker has no battery.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width142Height168Depth142mm(5.6 × 6.6 × 5.6 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Size and weight: 5.6 inches wide (142 mm) and 6.6 inches high (168 mm). The speaker is a cylinder, so the width is the diameter. Apple gives no depth. DXOMARK lists the depth as 14.2 cm, the same as the width. Apple says size and weight vary by manufacturing process.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-smart-speaker-a2825-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: the HomePod (2nd Gen) is a cylinder, 6.6 inches tall and 5.6 inches wide (168 mm by 142 mm).15Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-2nd-genRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: height 16.8 cm, width 14.2 cm, depth 14.2 cm.

Width121.1Height184.7Depth167.5mm(4.8 × 7.3 × 6.6 in)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications row Komplettes Produktsystem: 18.47 cm H x 12.11 cm W x 16.75 cm D (1.66 kg). The UK page gives 7.270 in H x 4.767 in W x 6.594 in D, which matches. Axes are named in the row. This is the speaker body.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

2,300g(5.1 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026Weight: 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg). Stored as the maker's metric value. The pound figure converts to about 2340 g, which is inside the rounding of 2.3 kg.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-smart-speaker-a2825-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: 5.16 lbs (2.3 kg).15Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-2nd-genRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: 2300.0 g.

1,660g(3.7 lb)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row: 1.66 kg. The UK page gives 3.660 lb.

Body materials

Acoustically transparent mesh fabric3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-the-new-homepod-with-breakthrough-sound-and-intelligenceRead 21 October 2026A seamless, acoustically transparent mesh fabric. Midnight uses 100 percent recycled mesh fabric.

Plastic (PC-ABS), Fabric, Rubber3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Material des Produkts: Plastic (PC-ABS), fabric, rubber.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA28256Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2825Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BCGA2825, Smart Speaker by Apple Inc., application date 2023-01-18. fccid.io mirrors the FCC database.

A944435082Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID A94443508.

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada license-exempt RSS, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU Regulation 2023/826 (standby power)2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada RSS, Directive 2014/53/EU and compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826.

In the box

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In the box

HomePod, Power cable, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026In the Box: HomePod, power cable, documentation.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Power cord, Quick start guide1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists the speaker, power cord and quick start guide. The owner's guide says it may ship with several power cords for different regions.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generationRead 21 October 2026

www.bose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specsRead 21 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/homepod/welcome/homepod7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/welcome/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod User Guide for HomePod and HomePod mini. The guide names HomePod (2nd generation) in its stereo pair and safety pages.

assets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 21 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty covers HomePod hardware from the date of original retail purchase. US terms.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026US page states a Bose 1-year limited warranty included with all Bose products. Other markets are not covered.

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