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IT Home reported on October 15 that tech outlet CNET published a post yesterday (October 14) saying Apple has confirmed that the original HomePod mini smart speaker will not support Siri AI because of hardware limitations, while its successor, the HomePod mini 2, can support Siri AI.
As for the reason, according to a statement obtained by the outlet, Apple said the first-generation HomePod mini's chip and memory configurations are too limited to provide the computing power needed for Siri AI to run a large language model locally.
Citing the post, IT Home reported that Apple said in its statement that Siri AI currently works with the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K (second-generation and later models).
The original HomePod mini has long had a large installed base because of its compact design and good value for money, and many users use it to set up smart homes. The original model can still be used as an ordinary Bluetooth speaker and a basic smart home hub, but users who want to experience the new, smarter Siri with contextual understanding may eventually have to buy the second-generation model with a new, more powerful chip.