If you've been waiting for a great deal on a refurbished second-generation HomePod, today is your lucky day. Apple has started selling the second-generation HomePod through a certified refurbished store, offering $50 off the price of buying new.
Apple has refurbished versions. The second-generation HomePod is available in both white and space gray. You can buy it for $249, down from the regular sale price of $299 (via MacRumors).
Apple lays out everything you need to know about buying refurbished products:
- Quality products at great prices.
- Meticulous refurbishment process before sale.
- This is backed by Apple's one-year limited warranty.
- This is covered by 14-year Apple's daily return policy.
- AppleCare coverage available for purchase.
- Limited supplies.
If you're upgrading from a first-generation HomePod, HomePod 2 offers Better performance, sound recognition, built-in temperature and humidity sensor, U1 chip. The sound recognition feature on HomePod can listen to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and send a notification directly to your iPhone if sound is detected.
You can head to the Apple online store to order a refurbished second-generation HomePod. Keep in mind that availability at a certified refurbished store can vary greatly, so act quickly if you want a refurbished HomePod. They may well sell out in just a few hours.