As a design nerd, I like that they updated the packaging to better reflect the product. The Space Grey HomePod on the box looks nothing like the actual product. Great review!
@@olympian3 the colors of the previous and new (for the dark) are almost indistinguishable. Funny how packaging and the almost indistinguishable color difference on just the darker version is the focus here. I love her videos as well but most of what she is saying is exactly the same between the old and new yet the video title is “what is different”. Like the stereo pairing on an Apple TV… doing that on both the old HomePod and the mini. Wish the focus of the video was actually on the differences. Oh and I can use intercom on both versions too which is also not different….. aaahh
Nice that Justine confirmed for me that it's not something I need to go out and upgrade in the near future, as I have 3 of the original HomePods and a HomePod mini, but it is nice that these are back in circulation if my original ones start to give me issues in the future.
I’ve been mostly curious if the sound quality is the same. We’ve had duel 1st Gen HomePod’s left-right channels; one above _hidden_ above the kitchen cabinets by some hanging plants, and the second tucked behind some family photos in the dinning area, and together they’ve just sounded soooooooo amazing for years now. When they were discontinued I was honestly pretty devastated because I eventually wanted to expand these out, but since their return, I just want to know if there’s been any reduction in clarity or complexity of depth. The original’s if you play a ‘Dolby Atmos’ album in spatial audio truly do sound absolutely unreal man.
Basically, if you have one; don’t replace it just because there’s a new one… but the new one is a great evolution, especially when it’s on sale later this year
11:28 Okay now she got my respect again when she's not overselling every new Apple products like being honest about the sound quality is on par with the old one. Good now I know I can save the money n just stick with my old HomePod which I absolutely love after a few software updates and I think the sound quality is superb on it. I only wish the new one can stereo pair with the old one then I will consider about getting it..
Two things that will keep me from getting it. It doesn't come in the same colors as the home pod mini and it can't pair with the old homepod. Those are deal breakers for me. Also the old homepod has a stronger presence in its sound compared to the new one. It's just slightly less present in the soundscape of a room.
@@davidjacobs6244 But it helps the product fit in to a room design. I know black and white are less visually jarring but I would love for my big home pod to be a noticed element of my rooms design.
Decent update. (edit) GREAT review! Genuine experiences > spec reviews. If apple made Bluetooth, wireless version, they might become the bestselling wireless speaker. Love my niece's Homepod mini but it's stuck to where it is. I must say, considering all the cutbacks, surprised it isn't cheaper than it was before BUT if it sounds better, guess that's what really matters...though hindered by Siri a bit.
Justine at 10:35 ... "Where's my HomePod?" *frantically runs around* Also Justine at 10:35 ... *Another HomePod sitting right behind her on the counter*
Your reviews are a pleasure to watch - so entertaining and informative! I am absolutely excited about HomePod 2 and can't wait for mine to arrive. I agree that the OG HomePods (and Minis) are excellent in terms of sound quality, and I'm sure Gen 2 will be superb, plus they'll have the additional features. Thank you for your helpful review!
For real I’m starting to think they have another version coming where they will put all the power into it because I honestly think it’s cheaper for them to make this one and I guess that’s what’s good since it’s like the old one but cheaper but somethings up😂😂😂
🍏 HOMEPOD NANO - A SMALLER HOMEPOD YOU COULD ATTACH TO YOUR KEYCHAIN WITH AN AIRTAG. IT COULD STORE, CHARGE, AND CLEAN A SET OF AIRPODS INSIDE OF THE HOMEPOD NANO. THE NOT-SO-BULKY DESIGN COULD BE TAKEN ANYWHERE AND I'VE ALREADY SEEN SIMILAR PRODUCTS SO IT CAN BE DONE. A HOME THEATER HOMEPOD SOUNDBAR WOULD BE INTERESTING.
Thanks to you, I almost choked with laughter whilst trying to eat my corn flakes this morning at your 'I don’t get out much' segment that had you running around the house…. 😂
The Minis will also give you temp and humidity inside your home. Like my Minis (3 in different rooms) but love my original Homepods in stereo. I have not tried them for TV because I have a good soundbar with subwoofer but expect they would be very good.
I’m just happy they brought back the larger HomePod. If the only change was the removable power cord, I would be happy. I sold my two minis to get the new HomePod.
" to make the revolutionary removable power cord possible, we had to reimagine the internal structure. Redesigning the tweeters without affecting the acoustic performance, to make room for the custom designed connector, which is machined from a single block of aluminium" Jony Ive. 😂😂😂
hey, I have a question. I have seen you using Spotify. But you love homepods. Do you just airplay your music ? or you use both the music streaming services.
I almost didn’t click because I thought for sure you were just going to be apple’s puppet and just say the homepod 2 is better and get all valley girl giddy and excited just to get us to buy it. I WAS WRONG. I TOTALLY UNDERESTIMATED YOU!!!!! Thanks for your HONEST review.
Very few people bought the original homepods as there was very little one could do with them. They are nice sounding but there’s too much to setup and they are fussy in what they play , including need an Apple Music subscription. My homepods stopped playing many of the free radio stations and I use them to only airplay movies and music . The question is if in the long run one really likes to listen to spatial sound. One shouldn’t forget that there are better and bigger speakers with more natural sound for movies and music which don’t require so much of setup
I still want the mini version. I have a echo dot in my room and I love that but I would like to try the mini, The new home pod is still too expensive. I agree
I love HomePod, I have all minis on all the colors and I have one of the old HomePods, you make me want to get the newer version 🤗 you’re the best Justine ❤ love your content 😊
I've been rocking stereo HomePods in my living room for a couple years now. I live my best life. I'll be replacing these guys with the 2nd gen very soon.
I need to find a song with great bass and then find somebody you know who either works. I did work for a company that made speakers and headphones and stuff and have them tell you if it sounds any better.
I love the HomePod but I need them to get full Spotify support. That’s the only reason why I haven’t completely changed over to HomePods throughout my house and no I don’t like Apple Music.
Hi iJustine Do you think a pair of new HomePods plays better than a pair of older HomePods in music or sound of films ? If you didn’t see which ones are playing or would you recognize? Do you think there is point in changing to newer ones? From 1 gen. Sound for me is very important.
Hot damn, I actually checked this morning for a review on your channel but there was none.. and if you didn't have one yet, I couldn't expect anyone else to have reviewed it, but damn, you got 'm! Thanks for your awesome reviews as always Justine
@@iJustine Hmm okay, I'll look into it. 😄 Wasn't there a new HomePod Mini planned for this year as well? I was kind of waiting for it, before I'd consider a purchase. But considering the improvements on the HomePod, it'll likely not be as shocking for the mini either, if any.
Thanks for helping me with my decision, whether to upgrade my OG HomePods… I am all about the quality sound. if you cannot distinguish between the two, then I won’t upgrade. I love my OG HomePods use them for my bedroom TV speakers. Have one in each bathroom.
Raise your hand if you've been watching IJustice for a long time🤚
🖐🏾
Nah i watch iJustine not iJustice
✋🏻I mean since like first year
✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋ Ijustine if you are reading this hiiii
✋🏻 the first video I saw from Justine was the giant iPhone bill that came in a box. So I think that was 2007?
Okay but Justine freaking out about the lack of stickers in the box was the most Justine thing I have ever seen, so fun 😂❤
but there is a sticker in there...
As a design nerd, I like that they updated the packaging to better reflect the product. The Space Grey HomePod on the box looks nothing like the actual product. Great review!
I always thought as well, that people don't want something that's grey. They want something that's BLACK.
@@olympian3 the colors of the previous and new (for the dark) are almost indistinguishable. Funny how packaging and the almost indistinguishable color difference on just the darker version is the focus here. I love her videos as well but most of what she is saying is exactly the same between the old and new yet the video title is “what is different”. Like the stereo pairing on an Apple TV… doing that on both the old HomePod and the mini. Wish the focus of the video was actually on the differences. Oh and I can use intercom on both versions too which is also not different….. aaahh
@@andyTH-camEmail well, exactly. Midnight is just a better name than space grey
@@olympian3 agree
Nice that Justine confirmed for me that it's not something I need to go out and upgrade in the near future, as I have 3 of the original HomePods and a HomePod mini, but it is nice that these are back in circulation if my original ones start to give me issues in the future.
Justine looks soo pretty in this one! The hair, the make up, the clothes 😍 Love the background as well and her house 👏🏻
I’ve been mostly curious if the sound quality is the same. We’ve had duel 1st Gen HomePod’s left-right channels; one above _hidden_ above the kitchen cabinets by some hanging plants, and the second tucked behind some family photos in the dinning area, and together they’ve just sounded soooooooo amazing for years now. When they were discontinued I was honestly pretty devastated because I eventually wanted to expand these out, but since their return, I just want to know if there’s been any reduction in clarity or complexity of depth. The original’s if you play a ‘Dolby Atmos’ album in spatial audio truly do sound absolutely unreal man.
Basically, if you have one; don’t replace it just because there’s a new one… but the new one is a great evolution, especially when it’s on sale later this year
11:28 Okay now she got my respect again when she's not overselling every new Apple products like being honest about the sound quality is on par with the old one. Good now I know I can save the money n just stick with my old HomePod which I absolutely love after a few software updates and I think the sound quality is superb on it. I only wish the new one can stereo pair with the old one then I will consider about getting it..
So glad they brought the originals back!
The HomePod looks amazing. We look forward to more content.
I'm really hoping that Apple's commitment to the smart home builds from this new HomePod! Great video!
14:00 Puhahaha you intercom in my house!
Two things that will keep me from getting it. It doesn't come in the same colors as the home pod mini and it can't pair with the old homepod. Those are deal breakers for me. Also the old homepod has a stronger presence in its sound compared to the new one. It's just slightly less present in the soundscape of a room.
All the fancy colours of the mini are just a gimmick anyway 😂
@@davidjacobs6244 But it helps the product fit in to a room design. I know black and white are less visually jarring but I would love for my big home pod to be a noticed element of my rooms design.
@@PWingert1966 tooty fruity colours appeal to you.
@@davidjacobs6244 he luvs gimmicks 😂
@@coralreef909 It's all about the Fruit Loops brother
i love your exuberance, it's gray and rainy in NYC and watching you makes me happy 😁
I am thinking about getting two for Apple TV just for sound
Decent update. (edit) GREAT review! Genuine experiences > spec reviews.
If apple made Bluetooth, wireless version, they might become the bestselling wireless speaker. Love my niece's Homepod mini but it's stuck to where it is. I must say, considering all the cutbacks, surprised it isn't cheaper than it was before BUT if it sounds better, guess that's what really matters...though hindered by Siri a bit.
I wish I could just once experience the same kind of happiness iJustine gets from smelling HomePods.
Justine at 10:35 ... "Where's my HomePod?" *frantically runs around*
Also Justine at 10:35 ... *Another HomePod sitting right behind her on the counter*
Justine did u get a new camera? The colour in this vid looking extra vibrant
13:54 you set my HomePod off “Go ahead” she said. Love flowers, listening to Spare. ❤
Your reviews are a pleasure to watch - so entertaining and informative! I am absolutely excited about HomePod 2 and can't wait for mine to arrive. I agree that the OG HomePods (and Minis) are excellent in terms of sound quality, and I'm sure Gen 2 will be superb, plus they'll have the additional features. Thank you for your helpful review!
I appreciate your lighting, your colors are accurate!!!
That TV is HUGE!!!!!!
This video answered all my questions. Like, why is it so big? What's inside it? And why did they downgrade it? Great video!
For real I’m starting to think they have another version coming where they will put all the power into it because I honestly think it’s cheaper for them to make this one and I guess that’s what’s good since it’s like the old one but cheaper but somethings up😂😂😂
I sincerely just love your enthusiasm!
OMG your house is stunning Justine OMG
🍏
HOMEPOD NANO - A SMALLER HOMEPOD YOU COULD ATTACH TO YOUR KEYCHAIN WITH AN AIRTAG. IT COULD STORE, CHARGE, AND CLEAN A SET OF AIRPODS INSIDE OF THE HOMEPOD NANO. THE NOT-SO-BULKY DESIGN COULD BE TAKEN ANYWHERE AND I'VE ALREADY SEEN SIMILAR PRODUCTS SO IT CAN BE DONE.
A HOME THEATER
HOMEPOD SOUNDBAR
WOULD BE INTERESTING.
HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great.. HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great..
the old ones cable can be removed its just not ment to be similar to the Studio Display
HANDOFF WAS IN THE 1S GEN AS WELL as intercom
THE CABLE IS DE-TACHABLE!
Screw that HomePod let’s talk about how lit your house is tho 🔥🔥
These are neat, Justine! 😃❤️🖤💙💜💕💞✨
Appreciate justine for semi blurring the siri is 'hey siri' to not trigger anyone elses siris AHAHAHHA
HomePod looks amazing, has a beautiful design, and sounds great.
This video was so fun to watch lol. Your home is BEAUTIFUL, btw. 😊
"That's not a knife......that's a knife."
Thanks to you, I almost choked with laughter whilst trying to eat my corn flakes this morning at your 'I don’t get out much' segment that had you running around the house…. 😂
What is the brand for your rolling blinds? They are amazing.
Bro you are looking great keep it up 😊
The Minis will also give you temp and humidity inside your home. Like my Minis (3 in different rooms) but love my original Homepods in stereo. I have not tried them for TV because I have a good soundbar with subwoofer but expect they would be very good.
you compared the two generations of homepods??? YOU DESERVE A LIKE!!! (simple as that!!!)
I’m just happy they brought back the larger HomePod. If the only change was the removable power cord, I would be happy. I sold my two minis to get the new HomePod.
The new HomePod looks amazing! Great review, and thanks for sharing.
you literally hyped me up a hundred times more, I love your energy!!!
THARKI
I love when you mute hey siri for our sake!!! A well deserved LIKE!!!
Sooo beautiful Justine! 😍😍😘 keep going!
I love the intro!
The old one sound better to me, it sound more deep. Better base. 💕 I would love to get one but for a speaker it is too expensive in my country. 😢
Apple sheep girl is back!!!!😊
" to make the revolutionary removable power cord possible, we had to reimagine the internal structure. Redesigning the tweeters without affecting the acoustic performance, to make room for the custom designed connector, which is machined from a single block of aluminium" Jony Ive. 😂😂😂
Calling it now, the original HomePod will not support the next version of HomePodOS
hey, I have a question. I have seen you using Spotify. But you love homepods. Do you just airplay your music ? or you use both the music streaming services.
Heeeey! show us you new house! looks amazing!
Good stuff but I need those blinds! Do you have a vid on smart blinds?
Hi Justine what blinds are those in your kitchen?
Not justine playing royalty free music and then flowers 😭
The panic for the stickers 😢😮 I feel for you
I almost didn’t click because I thought for sure you were just going to be apple’s puppet and just say the homepod 2 is better and get all valley girl giddy and excited just to get us to buy it. I WAS WRONG. I TOTALLY UNDERESTIMATED YOU!!!!! Thanks for your HONEST review.
Very few people bought the original homepods as there was very little one could do with them. They are nice sounding but there’s too much to setup and they are fussy in what they play , including need an Apple Music subscription. My homepods stopped playing many of the free radio stations and I use them to only airplay movies and music . The question is if in the long run one really likes to listen to spatial sound. One shouldn’t forget that there are better and bigger speakers with more natural sound for movies and music which don’t require so much of setup
Thanking a company because it supplies a power cable is the modern way lol
Justine bringing back the knifes out!!!!
No time for cuteness
Used your video to decide between the black and white. White shows form of pods better but next to black tv, black looks better.
OMG the intercom function is so fun XDD I wish I could experience it!!
A detachable power cable may give insensitive for 3rd party accessories. A portable charger or dock for HomePod would ace! 😮😮😮😮
The HomePod Mini has a temperature sensor!
Putting it out there: Christmas tree with HomePod Minis as ornaments!
Do you save all the boxes or do you put them in the bin?
Thanks @ijustine for this review ! I really love my home pod since day 1 ❤😊
I still want the mini version. I have a echo dot in my room and I love that but I would like to try the mini, The new home pod is still too expensive. I agree
I love that HomePod pretty cool
You're so gorgeous iJustine!
Just ordered the 2nd Gen just wanna test out the sound and connect to tv.. If sound is to my liking will be getting another one for a stereo pair
Is it okay to use it in the humid bathroom? 😮
I love HomePod, I have all minis on all the colors and I have one of the old HomePods, you make me want to get the newer version 🤗 you’re the best Justine ❤ love your content 😊
I’m still happy with my original Homepod … wouldn’t change it 😌
How is the Spatial Audio? That’s what I’m most interested in. Does it make a noticeable difference from the gen 1 HomePods?
Why is a detachable cord a big deal? It’s not like it’s portable like the mini which isn’t really portable either without a after market holder
soo glad they brought the bigger one back love the mini's but i love loud music n it has dolby atmos sooo
Such a goofball. I loved the intercom bit. 🤣
Nice sized speaker
What about connecting a record player? Your videos are good!
I've been rocking stereo HomePods in my living room for a couple years now. I live my best life. I'll be replacing these guys with the 2nd gen very soon.
What television did you choose for your Entertainment Room? Thank you for being excellent and kind. 🙏🏿❤️
When you Gona get the s23?
APPLE LEGEND🍏☄️
I need to find a song with great bass and then find somebody you know who either works. I did work for a company that made speakers and headphones and stuff and have them tell you if it sounds any better.
9:52 what really matters on a speaker, sound quality!!
I love that you muted the sound each time you said “Hey Siri” thank you for not setting off my HomePod mini lol
I love the HomePod but I need them to get full Spotify support. That’s the only reason why I haven’t completely changed over to HomePods throughout my house and no I don’t like Apple Music.
That KNIFE!! HOLY SH!T!!!!!!!!!
Hi iJustine
Do you think a pair of new HomePods plays better than a pair of older HomePods in music or sound of films ?
If you didn’t see which ones are playing or would you recognize?
Do you think there is point in changing to newer ones? From 1 gen. Sound for me is very important.
can you switch audio not just from apple music and podcast, but can you use it while on youtube?
Woah Justine I can’t believe how fast you are you made all the way from there to over here so quick:Woahhhh Justine 😂
How many electronics do you have so far?
Hot damn, I actually checked this morning for a review on your channel but there was none.. and if you didn't have one yet, I couldn't expect anyone else to have reviewed it, but damn, you got 'm! Thanks for your awesome reviews as always Justine
Honestly the HomePod mini is so awesome and the sound is so good. If you’re looking to not spend as much I’d def go that route.
@@iJustine Hmm okay, I'll look into it. 😄 Wasn't there a new HomePod Mini planned for this year as well? I was kind of waiting for it, before I'd consider a purchase. But considering the improvements on the HomePod, it'll likely not be as shocking for the mini either, if any.
You forgot one “Hey Siri” and set off my entire intercom system 😂😂
2.18 Inside the box we have our cable! Oh, thank you, Apple! Wow, there is a Homepod as well! So unexpected! )))
Thanks for helping me with my decision, whether to upgrade my OG HomePods… I am all about the quality sound. if you cannot distinguish between the two, then I won’t upgrade. I love my OG HomePods use them for my bedroom TV speakers. Have one in each bathroom.