HomePod Poll: What are the main reasons you haven't bought a HomePod?

[ActionableMango]

This poll is for people interested in the HomePod, but there is something holding you back. Poll will let you pick up to three things, but you don't have to pick three.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Right now my Echo products do what I want. I can adjust all three of the Heating and AC zones.

Home automation has a long way to go after reading here. Apple promised a big leap in Siri's tech and so far I have not seen it.

No need for HomePod for music as I have a house full of Sonos!

 

[OllyW]

Lack of flexibility with non-Apple devices as I live in a mixed Apple and Android household and I'm still not convinced about the sound quality from the demos I've heard.

 

[retta283]

Not really in the Apple ecosystem and the Apple products I do have cannot be used easily with the HomePod. Too pricey, and Siri is not very good. If you could plug them in and use them as regular speakers I would be more interested, but not by much.

 

[daflake]

I simply do not want that type of tech in my house.

 

[sracer]

For me, no bluetooth, no aux input, and too tightly integrated into Appleland. Over the years I've seen a gap growing between what I need my tech to do and where Apple is going and so I don't want Apple to have that kind of control over what I do with my devices.

HomePod audio sounds great and is visually appealing and if Apple addressed those issues, I'd buy one...probably two. But as it is, I won't buy one, and although Sonos is very popular, it doesn't do it for me, and so I'm left with a cheaper, interim, distributed solution... Google Home Mini + Chromecast Audio + IKEA Eneby speaker.

 

[IscariotJ]

I’m not interested in a lot of the functionality ( messaging, phone calls, for example ), but I would like it to be able to natively play audiobooks. If it could do that, i’d pick one up.

 

[gazwas]

Cost is the main issue with the Homepod and the only reason why I never jumped onboard at launch as I’m fully Apple for work and home and love Apple Music.

Once I heard the news of the price cut to under £300 I order two so I can pair them. Can’t wait until they arrive next week

 

[PsykX]

I have one, but I bought it second-hand at 35-40% discount.
I wouldn't have paid the full price suggested by Apple because... Siri.
I hope 2019 changes the course of things.

 

[dotme]

I'll only put Apple assistants in my house due to what I perceive as their better attitude towards privacy. I'm fully invested in Homekit (70 devices and lights) and run AppleTV 4K and HDMI as my two Homekit hubs. For Airplay music throughout the home, I run standard amps with Bose speakers (Yes, I guess I'm old school) hooked up to Ethernet-connected Airports - a network I built up over time. So the Homepod for me would essentially be a Homekit Hub with Siri, and not much else.

I simply can't justify one even at the new lower price. It's still twice as much as an Echo Plus for what amounts (for my needs) to the exact same functionality. If Apple rolls out a small form factor version for $150 I might be interested.

 

[xraydoc]

• Price
• Already have several Amazon Echos (one original, one Show, two Spots, two Dots)
• Already have a Sonos Beam
• Siri/HomeKit isn’t compatible with all of my smart home gear (my Lutron & Hue are, but my Nest gear is not)

 

[resm]

until now they are not even available in Singapore.

 

[strangerAir]

For me it’s always been the price. We have a couple of echo pluses in the house but they are used by the offspring for music and light control. My only use/interest would be music. I’ve played with the HomePod in the Apple store and love it’s looks and sound quality. I’m sure I’ll own one (or two) by the end of the year

 

[Mike75]

Already have a sonos in pretty much every room in the house, plus a couple of google home minis. Homepod would be superfluous.

 

[willmtaylor]

Quite simply, I don’t have a need for one.

 

[AllergyDoc]

Price was the reason for me. But, I’m heading to Costco in a minute to pick one up to try. They’re going for $279, $269 at Sam’s but I’d rather get it from Costco for extra warranty and easier returns if I don’t like it.

 

[Arran]

Price was the reason for me. But, I’m heading to Costco in a minute to pick one up to try. They’re going for $279, $269 at Sam’s but I’d rather get it from Costco for extra warranty and easier returns if I don’t like it.

$249 at Best Buy today.

 

[AllergyDoc]

$249 at Best Buy today.

Thanks! Bought open box items, $229 each.

 

[AZhappyjack]

I seriously don't see the point of it. I have speakers. I have iOS devices and macOS devices that respond to "Hey Siri". I don't need a $300 speaker that ONLY connects to iOS / macOS devices.

 

[robjulo]

Simple....Sonos is a much, much better option.....not even really debatable at this point with the Alexa integration of Apple music and Airplay 2.

 

[rillrill]

So I picked up a HomePod for under $200 and no tax - even that seems too much for what it can do. I'll keep it as I slowly build out my HomeKit kit. However, I was just messing around with Siri Shortcuts on it today - Jesus it can't do ANYTHING without unlocking the iPhone - plain useless. At least it doesn't keep a recording of my voice - unlike El Goog or Samazon...

 

[AustinIllini]

Simple....Sonos is a much, much better option.....not even really debatable at this point with the Alexa integration of Apple music and Airplay 2.

This. My house if full of Sonos speakers which were bought from resellers. They're expandable, they operate on a private Wi-Fi network in my house, some of them sound MUCH better than HomePod, and they now support Google Home and Airplay. There just is no reason to go with HomePod over an expandable Sonos setup.

 

[Truckondo]

I’m using Sonos. 2 Amps are driving my outdoor speakers and it has been working great. I also have a Play 1 in the garage when I’m in there wrenching.

 

[ipedro]

I’m not interested in a lot of the functionality ( messaging, phone calls, for example ), but I would like it to be able to natively play audiobooks. If it could do that, i’d pick one up.

You’re in luck. The audioOS update coming with iOS 13 will play audiobooks.

 

[sdarren7]

Still not available in singapore. The rollout of the homepod is so slow. Not like there is shortage of stocks.