Although the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini haven’t been updated in several years, all three products have now seen price increases worldwide.
Here is a summary of the price trends for these products in the United States:
- Apple TV (Wi-Fi): $129 → $199
- Apple TV (Wi-Fi + Ethernet): $149 → $249
- HomePod: $299 → $349
- HomePod mini: $99 → $129
Apple has also raised prices on Macs, iPads and more, with the company blaming the ongoing shortage of memory chips, which has led to skyrocketing prices for the RAM and SSD storage used in its products. “We have never seen the price of a component increase so much and so quickly,” Apple said, in a statement shared with the media.
The price increases come amid a long wait for new Apple TV, HomePod and HomePod mini models. All three devices are expected to be updated later this year with support for the more personal and intelligent version of Siri, which is currently available for testing on developer betas iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27.
The trio of devices are between three and six years old. Apple unveiled the HomePod mini in October 2020, while the current Apple TV and HomePod models debuted in October 2022 and January 2023, respectively.
The current Apple TV 4K has an A15 Bionic chip from the iPhone 13 series, while the HomePod mini uses the S5 chip from the Apple Watch Series 5 and the second-generation full-size HomePod uses the S7 chip from the Apple Watch Series 7.
Previous rumors claimed that the next Apple TV would be equipped with the A17 Pro chip, which is the oldest chip supporting Apple Intelligence. The device is also expected to feature Apple’s N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
No major design changes have been announced for the next Apple TV.
BloombergMark Gurman of , was told that the Apple TV’s Siri Remote might be “refreshed” in some form, but he didn’t provide any specific details or guarantee that there would be any outward-facing design changes to the accessory.
As for the HomePod mini, it should use the S9 chip from an Apple Watch or a newer version. Other features previously discussed for the speaker include the N1 chip, improved sound quality, a newer Ultra Wideband chip, and a red color option.
Apple is also expected to launch a brand new smart home hub this year.
