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HomePod Mini 2 Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs

MacRumors • Tue, 13 Oct 2026

The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E or later , according to Apple. You can use a single HomePod, or a pair for stereo sound. The previous-generation HomePod mini can also be used as a Mac's speaker via AirPlay, but it cannot be set as the default audio output. AirPlay can also introduce audio latency. Related Roundup: HomePod mini Tag: HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, " HomePod Mini 2 Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E or later , according to Apple.

You can use a single HomePod, or a pair for stereo sound.

The previous-generation HomePod mini can also be used as a Mac's speaker via AirPlay, but it cannot be set as the default audio output.

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