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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.

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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.

GA01420-US, GXCA610Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RGXCA6Read 21 October 2026Google's safety and regulatory guide names the regulatory model GXCA6 for Google Nest Audio.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/nest-audio-smart-speaker-with-google-assistant-chalk/JJ8T5C7GQXRead 21 October 2026Best Buy lists Chalk as model GA01420-US, SKU 6428305. Other colors have other model numbers, which are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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19357500475411Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/nest-audio-smart-speaker-with-google-assistant-chalk/JJ8T5C7GQXRead 21 October 2026UPC 193575004754 for GA01420-US Chalk, listed by Best Buy, Electronic Express and eBay in search results. Only the Best Buy model number was read on the page.

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.

30 September 20203Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Google blog post dated 30 September 2020.

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.

Discontinued9Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-nest-mini-audio-end-production-discontinuedRead 21 October 202617 June 2026: Google told Tech Advisor it has ended production of the Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Audio. Existing units keep software updates, security patches and customer care. The live Google Store page for Nest Audio no longer exists.

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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Google Home Speaker (2026)8Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Google Home Speaker the successor to the Nest Audio, and Engadget says it replaces the Nest Audio.

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.

$99.991Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026The archived store page lists $99.99. This matches the launch price in the Google blog post of 30 September 2020.3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Available for $99.99 online in the US. US prices exclude sales tax.5Press article9to5google.com/2020/09/30/nest-audio-google-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026$99 on the Google Store, $30 less than the original Google Home.

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.

€97.474Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/nest-audio-fuer-musikliebhaberRead 21 October 2026Google Germany, 30 September 2020: recommended retail price 97.47 EUR including 16 percent VAT. Germany had a temporary VAT cut in 2020, which explains the price below 99.99 EUR. Notebookcheck and other press gave 99.99 EUR for the same launch. The German price is stored as the plan requires.

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, CA, IN, DE3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026The post names the US, Canada and India for the online launch on October 5. The 21 in-store countries are not named. Germany is covered by the German post.4Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/nest-audio-fuer-musikliebhaberRead 21 October 2026Orders deliver from October 15 in Germany. The post names Chalk (Kreide) and Carbon for Germany.

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.

Chalk, Charcoal, Sage, Sand, Sky1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Chalk, Charcoal, Sage, Sand, Sky. The German launch post lists Chalk (Kreide) and Carbon for Germany. This is the Internet Archive copy of the Google Store page of 15 November 2025, because Google removed the live page after it ended production.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Chalk, Charcoal, Sage, Sand, Sky.

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.

Home2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026The speaker has no battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet. It is sold as a smart speaker for the home, so it is a home speaker.

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.

Mono6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK lists one 75 mm woofer and one 19 mm tweeter and marks the speaker as stereo pair capable. A single unit is one channel, and Google says two units give left and right stereo.

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.

BGoogle Nest Audio

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	75
Tweeter	1	19

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: 75 mm woofer and 19 mm tweeter. The launch post calls the woofer a mid-woofer. Driver power is not published.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 202675 mm woofer and 19 mm tweeter.3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 202619 mm tweeter and 75 mm mid-woofer. Google says Nest Audio is 75 percent louder with 50 percent stronger bass than the original Google Home, measured in an anechoic chamber at maximum volume.5Press article9to5google.com/2020/09/30/nest-audio-google-speaker-launchRead 21 October 202619 mm tweeter and 75 mm mid-woofer.

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.

Yes7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Review text: in the Google Home app you can adjust the speaker's bass and treble levels. Google's sound settings page lists an Equalizer with Bass and Treble levels for its smart speakers and says Smart Sound adjusts the equalizer dynamically on Nest Audio.

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

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27Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Two bands: bass and treble.

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.

Yes3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Media EQ automatically tunes Nest Audio to what is playing, such as music, podcasts, audiobooks and Assistant responses. Ambient IQ adjusts the volume of Assistant, news, podcasts and audiobooks to the background noise. Google's support page also says Smart Sound adjusts the equalizer on Nest Audio. The feature adjusts to the content and the noise level, not to the room.

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.

Yes3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Two Nest Audio can be paired for left and right stereo sound.5Press article9to5google.com/2020/09/30/nest-audio-google-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Two units can be paired for proper stereo sound.6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK lists the speaker as stereo pair capable.7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Review text: the Google Home app lets you pair it with other Google speakers.

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.

Google Home speaker groups3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Whole-home audio: Nest Audio works with Google Home, Nest Mini and Nest Hub devices in multi-room 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.

Yes6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK tested the speaker over Bluetooth for movies and over Google Cast for music, and names Bluetooth in its connectivity list.7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes.

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.

5.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Bluetooth 5.0.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Bluetooth 5.0.

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

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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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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 pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Wi-Fi.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wi-Fi.

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.

802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: 802.11b/g/n/ac. The requirements list says an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac access point is needed, which describes the router and not the speaker.

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.

Google Cast1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Chromecast built in, which is written as Google Cast.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Wireless network section lists Google Cast.7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Review text: you can stream from other compatible devices over Google Chromecast.

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.

No6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK lists no 3.5 mm jack input.

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.

BGoogle Nest Audio

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 30 W, 24 V adapter

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: external adapter 30 W, 24 V, and a DC power jack. No other ports are listed.

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.

Yes7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Speakerphone: Yes. Detailed test results are members 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.

Google Assistant, Gemini for Home1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: Google Assistant built in and Voice Match technology. Gemini for Home arrived later as a software update, see the SoundGuys source.8Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026SoundGuys, June 2026: Gemini for Home is rolling out free to all of Google's first-party speakers, including the Nest Audio. Google's launch post of 1 October 2025 says Gemini for Home replaces Google Assistant on its speakers and smart displays.

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.

Capacitive touch controls with three touch areas: top left lowers the volume, top right raises it, the large middle area plays and pauses, Two-stage microphone mute switch on the back1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: capacitive touch controls with three touch areas and a two-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute). Which area does what comes from 9to5Google.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Capacitive touch controls (3 touch areas) and a 2-stage mic off switch.5Press article9to5google.com/2020/09/30/nest-audio-google-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Touch controls: volume up and down at the top left and top right corners and a large play and pause area in the middle. A physical mute switch is on the back.

Companion app

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

Google Home1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Supported operating systems for the Home app: Android and iOS. The page requires the Google Home app on a compatible mobile device.

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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Supported operating systems for the Home app: Android and iOS.

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.

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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.

No2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Google Nest and Home device specifications: the speakers listed do not come with a battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet.7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/nest-audioRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Battery Powered: No.

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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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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81.3dB6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK, 18 November 2020, firmware 227185: maximum SPL at maximum volume in dBA. The highest of six test signals is 81.3 dBA with correlated pink noise. The others are 78.4 dBA (uncorrelated pink noise), 79.3 (hip-hop), 71 (classical), 81.2 (Latin) and 72.2 (Asian pop). The page gives no measuring distance. Music played through Google Cast from a Motorola G8. The value is A-weighted, so it is not directly comparable to unweighted figures.

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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16kHz6Measurementdxomark.com/google-nest-audio-speaker-review-focusing-on-the-soundRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK describes a clean cut at 16 kHz in the frequency response, with high-end extension a bit lacking. No -3 dB or other threshold is stated, so this is read from the curve description.

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.

Width124Height175Depth78mm(4.9 × 6.9 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: height 175 mm, width 124 mm, depth 78 mm (6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 in).2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Height 175 mm, width 124 mm, depth 78 mm.

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.

1,200g(2.6 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: device weight 2.65 lb (1.2 kg) without the external power adapter. Stored as 1200 g.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Device 1.2 kg without the external power adapter.

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.

Fabric, Recycled plastic1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Tech Specs: the enclosure is made from 70% recycled plastic. The enclosure consists of fabric, housing, foot and a few smaller parts.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026The enclosure is made from 70% recycled plastic.3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-audioRead 21 October 2026The enclosure (fabric, housing, foot and some smaller parts) is 70 percent recycled plastic.

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.

A4R-GXCA610Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RGXCA6Read 21 October 2026FCC ID A4R-GXCA6, grantee Google LLC, product code GXCA6, original equipment grant of 8 July 2020 with Wi-Fi 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band entries.

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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.

Google Nest Audio, Power adapter and cable, Documentation bundle1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026What's in the box: Google Nest Audio, power adapter and cable, documentation bundle.

Links

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Product page

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

web.archive.org/web/20250524161728/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251115031705/https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio_specsRead 21 October 2026Google removed the live Nest Audio product page after it ended production. The link is the Internet Archive copy of the Google Store overview page of 24 May 2025.

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.

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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.

1year11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/nest-audio-smart-speaker-with-google-assistant-chalk/JJ8T5C7GQXRead 21 October 2026Best Buy lists a 1-year parts and 1-year labor warranty. Google's hardware warranty for the USA and Canada gives one year for new products.12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 21 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from the date of original retail purchase for a new product.

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