I just bought a Homepod because the price has been reduced to a more normal amount, I think it started at £319 so it being £200 in the UK seemed quite good. I have to say the sound quality seems average to me - I admit it produces a lot of sound and bass from it's small frame but I like a bit of top end sparkle and it basically seems to have zero top end at all.
As for Siri there is no point in asking it questions or talking to it for anything but changing volume and setting timers. A smart speaker this is not.
I suppose Apple need to stop being afraid and build a damn search engine that actually understands queries from real people. I mean whatever they are trying to turn queries into responses is simply not working.
> no point in asking it questions or talking to it for anything but changing volume and setting timers. A smart speaker this is not.
For what it’s worth, that’s what anyone uses any “smart speaker” or assistant for. Settings timers/alarms, asking for the weather, and maybe starting music.
Whether Siri is capable of more is a good question, but people don’t use them for any more.
As for Siri there is no point in asking it questions or talking to it for anything but changing volume and setting timers. A smart speaker this is not.
I suppose Apple need to stop being afraid and build a damn search engine that actually understands queries from real people. I mean whatever they are trying to turn queries into responses is simply not working.