HomePod 1st Gen in 2025 – Is Apple’s Original Smart Speaker Still Worth Buying? - Apple Budget Buys

Welcome back to The Tech Hub! In this episode of Apple Budget Buys, we’re revisiting the 1st Generation Apple HomePod, originally released in 2018. With HomePod 2 and HomePod mini on the market, is the OG model still a smart choice in 2025? 🔊 What we cover: • HomePod 1st Gen sound quality in 2025 • HomeKit and Siri performance • Software support and limitations • Value on the second-hand market • HomePod 1 vs HomePod 2 Whether you’re building a smart home, want better sound for your iPhone or Apple TV, or just love retro Apple tech, this review helps you decide. ➤ Subscribe for affordable Apple tech, reviews & weekly updates Welcome to another Apple Budget Buy Series Episode where I review old Apple Tech which is still usable and affordable today. This episode looks at the 1st Generation Apple HomePod which was released in 2018. Is it still worth it in 2025? Let’s find out 🎶 😉 #tech #techguy #apple #ebay #appletips #applebudgetbuys #in2025 #apple #homepod #1stgen #AppleHomePod #HomePod2025 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Overview 02:28 - History & Specification 07:19 - 2nd Gen Comparison 12:41 - Pricing & Summary 13:56 - Outro Related video: My Apple Smart Home Set Up - My Apple Set Up    • Best Apple Smart Home Setup 2025 | My Appl...   About me Welcome to Tech Hub, I’m Ash and I am all about buying and selling preloved Apple products, Apple News and reviews! 💻😉 Check out my website…. https://www.techhubwiltsuk.co.uk Check out my eBay UK Store…. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/techhubwil... Follow me on.... Instagram:   / techhubwiltsuk   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@techhubwiltsuk #topfivetips #tech #techguy #apple #ebay #ebaytips #appletips