In recent mths, several reports have indicated that Apple has a cheaper HomePod in the pipeline to join the existing $ 349 model. Last night, a report suggested that the device could cost $ 199.
With companies like Amaz and Google expanding their smart speaker families to fast paces, at what price do you want the next smart speaker from Apple? HomeKit Light Strip
Several reports Apple's supply chain in China indicated that the company is working a more affordable HomePod. Most of these reports, however, have been relatively vague, offering no ccrete details price or form.
Earlier this year, we asked you what form factor you want to equip Apple's secd smart speaker. The most popular choice was a "HomePod +", which would apparently be more expensive than the current $ 349 HomePod.
Of course, the important thing to remember here is that in terms of high-end speakers, the HomePod is incredibly well priced – especially for the sound quality that it provides. In terms of smart speakers, however, the HomePod is the high end of the market. For example, here is the current range of Echo devices from Amaz:
A report yesterday suggested that Apple was working a device similar to HomePod at $ 199, but claimed that this would be part of the Beats brand. As we noted, it is very possible that the report cfused a Beats speaker equipped with AirPlay 2 with a cheaper HomePod. However, a $ 199 HomePod could …
