Apple HomePod mini
Apple HomePod mini (Apple Home) — a Matter controller, a Thread border router. It can directly pair 1,824 of the 9,530 devices in this database.
MSRP: $129
The HomePod mini is the cheapest Thread border router in Apple’s lineup and a full Apple Home hub. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices need a Matter bridge; Matter-over-Wi-Fi and Thread devices pair directly from the Home app.
Device coverage
The Apple HomePod mini 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 mini →
- 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 | 2020 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple HomePod mini support Matter?
Yes — the Apple HomePod mini is a Matter controller and a Thread border router, so it pairs both Wi-Fi and Thread Matter devices.
Does the Apple HomePod mini 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 mini?
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)