Did Apple Forget About HomePod?

[green94]

Yes.

 

[kleinhond]

That doesn't make too much sense too me. Barring audio fidelity getting a speaker because it doesn't offer more internet connectivity isn't a solution, it is just capable of less.

Sonos is somewhat proprietary too much like Apple products.

That's true. Actually the local download speeds have now been boosted to around 9, so I think I will stick to Sonos. What would be the benefit of a Homepod? I dunno

 

[cynics]

That's true. Actually the local download speeds have now been boosted to around 9, so I think I will stick to Sonos. What would be the benefit of a Homepod? I dunno

I've sold my entire Sonos setup (7 speakers + Connect Amp) and replaced it with 2 Sonos speakers and 2 HomePods.

The benefit of the HomePod over the Sonos is for other smart features. I use the HomePods to control lights, locks, fans, etc via HomeKit. Plus I can have the HomePod read/send messages and soon it will be able to make phone calls via Verizons Calling from iCloud devices feature. Setting timers/alarms, asking the random question usually math equations. Etc

Sonos speakers undoubtedly sound great. The 2 Sonos speakers I have now are a One and a Beam. For music the Beam sounds awesome however its not that great of a sound bar for TV (HDMI ARC only, 5.1 only without better codec decoding at all) which is basically its intended purpose. Although the Beam alone sounds better than many dedicated surround sound systems and definitely better than faux surround sound (systems that beam/reflect sound).

I love Sonos however their focus is too narrow for an honest HomePod vs Sonos discussion without speaking STRICTLY about music. I'll hold onto the Sonos One however I'll likely sell the Beam for a sound bar with better flexibility. Don't get me wrong the HomePod is even more limiting when it comes to TV audio and is definitely not a suitable replacement.

 

[Newtons Apple]

They just probably forgot about it. That's a lot of products to keep in mind.

Apple does not just “forget about it”.

 

[DarwinOSX]

During the keynote Apple did not reintroduce or provided updates on HomePod. It is coming this December. However, do you think there will be another Apple Special Event or it will released--somewhat silently--like the AirPods.

HomePod updates in iOS 12 have ben talked about for months and arrived today.