Apple HomePod 1st generation in Space Gray

Apple HomePod 1st generation in Space Gray

Discontinued full-size seven-tweeter model with room-sensing audio

Seven beamforming tweeters and a 4-inch upward-facing woofer, driven by an A8 chip that maps the room. Six-mic far-field Siri, AirPlay 2, and stereo pair with a matching unit. This is the denser, bass-forward full-size model Apple stopped making, the one people still hunt for.

Condition: Excellent. Space Gray mesh clean all around - no tears, snags, or stains. Glossy top touch surface shows very light scratches; straight-on it reads clean.

Includes: HomePod 1st gen (Space Gray) with attached power cable. No retail box or manual.

Specs: MQHW2LL/A | UPC 0190198504524 | ~2018 | 5.6 x 5.6 x 6.8 in | 5.5 lb | 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0

Setup is iPhone/iPad Home app only (no Android path). No line-in. Spotify and other apps play over AirPlay 2; Siri defaults to Apple Music.

FAQs:

Q: Will it work with an Android phone?
A: No. Setup runs through the Home app on an iPhone or iPad, and there is no Android setup path. Once configured it can be controlled by any Apple device signed into the same account.

Q: Is there a line-in or headphone jack?
A: No. The first-generation HomePod has no analog or digital audio input. Audio reaches it over Wi-Fi through AirPlay 2 or directly from Apple Music.

Q: Can I get a matching second unit for a stereo pair?
A: Yes. A second HomePod of the same generation is available, and two of them can be assigned as a stereo pair in the Home app.

Q: Can I play Spotify or other services on it?
A: Yes, by sending them to the HomePod over AirPlay 2 from an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Spoken Siri requests default to Apple Music.

Q: Is the power cable removable?
A: The cable is attached at the base and is not meant to be detached by the user, so plan the placement around a reachable outlet.