Apple surprisingly opens offers for the second-generation HomePod. The discounted smart home speaker is currently on sale via the tech giant's Certified Refurbished store.
If you have missed buying this device, now's the time to take advantage of its sweet $50 discount that you won't see anywhere. You have two colors to choose from, white and space gray.
Refurbished Second-Gen Apple HomePod
Apple's certified refurbished HomePods are a perfect blend of quality and savings. You can expect a product that meets the company's high standards, thanks to a rigorous refurbishment process.
According to 9to5Mac, you're covered by a one-year limited warranty from Apple once you buy the refurbished HomePod. What's more, that's not the only perk you will reap since the Cupertino giant will grant you a 14-day returns policy in the process.
If you desire additional protection, AppleCare coverage is available for purchase.
Why The Second-Gen HomePod is Worth Your Money
The second-generation HomePod takes your audio experience to the next level. It offers faster performance, Sound Recognition, a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, and a U1 chip.
The Sound Recognition feature enhances safety by listening for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and sending notifications directly to your iPhone when such sounds are detected.
As per Apple, the box of the refurbished HomePod will also include a power cable and documentation. For its tech specs, make sure to scroll down once you land on the Apple Online Store.
Related Article: Apple HomePod Can Now Send Alert to Users When Smoke Alarm Sounds
Limited Supplies For Refurbished HomePods
As with any great deal, supplies are limited. Refurbished HomePods tend to be in high demand, so don't hesitate if you're eager to elevate your audio experience with a second-generation HomePod. Head over to Apple's Online Store and grab yours today.
With Apple's seal of approval, you're getting quality and innovation at a discounted price. Act quickly, as these deals tend to sell out fast.
Hands-Free Spotify Experience on HomePod
The Verge reported a couple of weeks ago that Siri can now allow you to play Spotify on Apple HomePod.
The new iOS 17 feature uses Siri command so you can stream your favorite songs on Spotify through the smart home speaker.
Of course, as said earlier, you need to update your HomePod with the latest version. Make sure that your iPhone runs iOS 17, not to mention that your Spotify should at least have an 8.8.72 version.
Speaking of Siri, you can ask the AI assistant to read web articles on iOS 17. Earlier, we reported that this functionality works even if your iPhone or iPad is locked.
It should be noted that you need the Safari browser to make this work, thus having Reader View will make things lighter than usual.
