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Apple HomePod mini — product image pending (Story 0.3 licensing / Story 3.x pipeline)

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Apple HomePod mini

Thread

Apple smart speaker that doubles as a Thread border router — the lowest-cost plug-and-play path to a Thread network that Home Assistant can share credentials with (iOS or Android).

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Power sourceMains (USB-C)
ConnectivityThread border router; Wi-Fi
Hub requiredSelf — border router
Local controlBorder-router role is local; speaker features need Apple Home

Home Assistant notes

Plug-and-play Thread border router. Apple shares Thread credentials with HA from the iOS or Android companion app — the smoothest consumer BR for HA. Un-rated: not owned or assessed.

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