The HomePod lives!!! Which means I can finally replace my OG models 🙌 https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/18/apple-announces-new-homepod/
Apple Announces New HomePod for $299

Apple today announced a second-generation HomePod, available to order starting today for $299. In-store availability and deliveries to customers...

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@rileytestut and you must, because you can't pair an old with a new one! https://9to5mac.com/2023/01/18/hompod-stereo-pair-different-models/
PSA: HomePod stereo pairs won’t work between first and second-gen speakers

Apple launched a new full-size HomePod today, two years after the original model was discontinued and not replaced. If you’re planning to buy a new HomePod, there’s one thing to keep in mind: creating a stereo pair requires two of the same HomePod models. Here’s what that means. Let’s say you currently have one first-generation […]

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@rileytestut is it really worth upgrading from the OG’s other than Matter I’m not seeing any major differences.