Delivery times for Apple’s HomePod mini have extended significantly in several countries, with some colors unavailable and estimated waits reaching as long as eight weeks. The tightening availability comes ahead of a rumored October 13 introduction of a refreshed HomePod mini, alongside updates to Apple’s smart-home lineup.

Apple’s online stores show different availability depending on the country, color, and delivery address. In the United States, yellow and orange models are currently unavailable for delivery to some ZIP codes. Blue and white models are listed with estimated delivery windows of October 14 to 21, while midnight is expected to arrive between October 12 and 14.

HomePod mini availability by country

The longest delays appear outside the United States. In the United Kingdom, blue is unavailable for delivery, while yellow has an estimated wait of three to four weeks. Orange is listed at six to eight weeks.

Apple’s orange HomePod mini also has a six-to-eight-week estimate in Germany, France, Australia, and Japan. In Canada, both yellow and orange are unavailable for delivery, although other colors generally remain available within a few business days.

  • United States: Some yellow and orange units are unavailable by ZIP code.
  • United Kingdom: Orange shipments are estimated at six to eight weeks.
  • Germany, France, Australia, and Japan: Orange also has waits of up to eight weeks.
  • Canada: Yellow and orange are unavailable for delivery.

These estimates can change by location, and product availability is not uniform across Apple’s regional stores. Still, the pattern suggests that Apple may be limiting or allowing inventory to run down before introducing a replacement.

What to expect from the rumored HomePod mini 2

The rumored second-generation HomePod mini is expected to keep the current speaker’s overall design while receiving a faster chip. Reports also point to Apple Intelligence support and additional color choices, although Apple has not confirmed those details.

The rumored October 13 announcement is also expected to include an updated Apple TV 4K and a new smart-home hub. If those products arrive together, Apple could be preparing a broader push into connected-home hardware rather than releasing a standalone speaker update.

Why the shortages matter

HomePod mini availability has fluctuated intermittently for more than a year, so delivery delays alone do not confirm that a new model is imminent. However, shortages have often appeared around periods when Apple was preparing new products, making the current color-specific gaps worth watching.

Customers who need a HomePod mini immediately may still find quicker delivery for selected colors or through other retailers, but Apple’s estimates vary by market and address. Anyone considering a purchase may want to check whether the desired color is available before relying on a short shipping window.