Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
Apple HomePod (2nd generation) (Apple Home) — a Matter controller, a Thread border router. It can directly pair 1,824 of the 9,530 devices in this database.
MSRP: $349
The HomePod (2nd generation) doubles as an Apple Home hub with a Thread border router. Pairing is identical to the Apple TV path; households usually end up with several border routers, which Thread treats as redundancy, not conflict.
Device coverage
The Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can directly pair 1,824 of the 9,530 devices in this database, with another 5,397 reachable via a bridge or add-on. See the devices that work with the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) →
- 675 light devices pair directly
- 266 thermostat devices pair directly
- 198 plug devices pair directly
- 186 appliance devices pair directly
- 118 bridge devices pair directly
- 92 sensor devices pair directly
- 84 cover devices pair directly
- 61 lock devices pair directly
| Ecosystem | Apple Home |
|---|---|
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Siri |
| Matter controller | Yes |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | none |
| Z-Wave radio | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No |
| Ethernet port | No |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) support Matter?
Yes — the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) is a Matter controller and a Thread border router, so it pairs both Wi-Fi and Thread Matter devices.
Does the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) work with Zigbee devices?
No — it has no Zigbee radio. Zigbee devices can only reach it through a Matter bridge.
How many devices work with the Apple HomePod (2nd generation)?
Of the 9,530 devices in this database, 1,824 pair directly and another 5,397 work with a bridge, border router, or add-on radio.
Sources
- www.apple.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)