HomePod Mini 2 Doubles as Default Mac Speakers (Wi-Fi 6E Only)
Apple’s $149 HomePod mini 2 can now act as the default speaker for your Mac — no AirPlay juggling required — but the fine print says the Mac must have Wi-Fi 6E or later. Here is the full compatibility list, how stereo pairing works, why the second-generation HomePod complicates Apple’s wording, and how the new connection compares with AirPlay.