The HomePod mini is the cheapest device Apple has ever made and as far as we know it has never been available for less than AU € 130 in Australia, not even at a big sale. So seeing this little smart speaker available for just AU € 110 ahead of the Black Friday launch is great news, especially if you're an Apple fan. You have a 26% discount if you like math.
This discount is available on eBay and is for Plus members only. Like some of eBay's big sales, this Black Friday Advance Sale is only available for a limited time, with just 300 units of the Apple HomePod mini launching today (Sunday, November 21) at 10 a.m. AEDT. You will also need to use the code PLUS PODS at the end of the purchase to get the discount.
The HomePod mini is perfect for anyone who is integrated into the Apple ecosystem and for those who use Siri as a virtual assistant above everyone else. It is also useful if you are an Apple Music subscriber because, despite its small size, it has a great sound.
With a full-range driver and 360 ° sound, along with an Apple S5 chip for autotuning, you get plenty of smart speaker features here. The result is a fantastically balanced, full-bodied soundscape that belies the mini's smaller, more subtle form factor. In addition, you can also connect multiple devices for stereo sound.
Touch controls are available on the device and you can control all of your connected smart devices via Apple HomeKit and Siri voice commands. It's easy to connect and set up if you're using an iPhone, and at just AU € 110 each, it's a steal.