About Software Updates for HomePod

: June 7, 2024
: Apple

About Software Updates for HomePod

Learn what’s new in HomePod software updates.

Learn how to identify which software version your HomePod is running and how to update the software on your HomePod.

iOS 11.3

iOS 11.4

iOS 12

iOS 12.1

iOS 12.1.1

iOS 12.1.3

iOS 12.2

iOS 12.3

iOS 12.4

iOS 13.2.1

iOS 13.3

iOS 13.3.1

13.4

13.4.5

13.4.6

13.4.8

14.1

14.2

14.2.1

14.3

14.4

14.5

14.6

14.7

HomePod Software Version 14.7

Software version 14.7 allows users to manage timers directly from the Home app on iPhone and iPad. This update also includes general performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software Version 14.6

This update includes general performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software Version 14.5

This update includes general performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software Version 14.4

Software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features with an Ultra Wideband (U1) equipped iPhone.

Hand off music with visual, audible, and haptic effects from iPhone to HomePod mini
Get personalized listening suggestions on iPhone when it is next to HomePod mini
Media controls automatically appear without having to unlock iPhone when it is close to HomePod mini

HomePod Software Version 14.3

This update includes general performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software Version 14.2.1

This update includes general performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software Version 14.2

Software version 14.2 includes support for new Siri, Intercom, and Home Theater features. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

Ask Siri “What’s my update?” to hear a personal snapshot of your day that includes the news, weather, traffic, reminders, and calendar appointments.
Intercom using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay.
Connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K and enjoy stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio. Add a second HomePod for a more immersive soundstage.

HomePod Software Version 14.1

Software version 14.1 includes support for HomePod mini and new Siri and Intercom features. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

HomePod mini

Setup and automatically transfer your Apple ID, Apple Music, Siri and Wi-Fi settings to HomePod mini

Siri

Siri suggestions appear in Maps when you ask HomePod for information about a location
Web search requests to HomePod can be sent from HomePod to your iPhone
Siri can now stop alarms, timers, and media across HomePod speakers
Voice recognition support for Podcasts for multiple users in the home

Intercom

Ask HomePod to make announcements to other HomePod speakers throughout your home
Intercom to all HomePod speakers
Intercom to a HomePod in a specific room or zone

Other improvements and fixes

Add music to your alarms and wake up to your personal song, playlist, or radio station from Apple Music
Fixes an issue where stereo pairs can sometimes play out of sync
Improves reliability when using Siri to control multiple speakers
Optimizes Siri performance

HomePod Software Version 13.4.8

HomePod Software Version 13.4.8 includes general improvements for stability and quality.

HomePod Software Version 13.4.6

HomePod software version 13.4.6 includes general improvements for stability and quality.

HomePod Software Version 13.4.5

HomePod software version 13.4.5 includes general improvements for stability and quality.

HomePod Software Version 13.4

HomePod software version 13.4 includes general improvements for stability and quality.

iOS 13.3.1

iOS 13.3.1 introduces support for Indian English Siri voices for HomePod, and includes general improvements for stability and quality.

iOS 13.3

iOS 13.3 provides bug fixes and improvements including:

Improves the ability of HomePod to recognize the voice profile of family members
Allows individual family members to enable/disable personal requests
Fixes an issue that could prevent music playback from resuming on a stereo pair after a phone call

iOS 13.2.1

iOS 13.2.1 provides support for new HomePod features:

The ability for HomePod to recognize the voices of different family members to provide a personalized experience
Handoff music, podcasts or phone calls by bringing your iPhone close to HomePod
Add music to your HomeKit scenes
Play relaxing high-quality soundtracks with Ambient Sounds
Set sleep timers to fall asleep to music or Ambient Sounds

iOS 12.4

This release includes support for HomePod in Japan and Taiwan.

iOS 12.3

This update includes support for joining some types of enterprise networks that require unique credentials.

iOS 12.2

iOS 12.2 includes support for joining most enterprise or university campus 802.1x networks that do not require unique credentials to join.

iOS 12.1.3

This release also includes bug fixes for HomePod. This update:

Fixes an issue that could cause HomePod to restart
Addresses an issue that could cause Siri to stop listening

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

iOS 12.1.1

iOS 12.1.1 includes support for new regions and fixes bugs for your HomePod including:

Support in China mainland and Hong Kong
HomePod LEDs illuminate during Group FaceTime calls

iOS 12.1

This update includes general improvements for stability and quality.

iOS 12

iOS 12 includes HomePod support for multiple named timers, telephony, music search by lyrics, Find My iPhone, Calendar support for additional languages, and Siri shortcuts. Search by lyrics is only available in English in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

iOS 12 includes support for multiple timers, music search by lyrics, telephony and Find My iPhone.

Conveniently search for a song using the lyrics if you can’t remember the title (English only)
Create multiple named timers
Make and receive phone calls directly on HomePod, or simply ask Siri who is calling
Similar to Apple Watch, Find My iPhone on HomePod allows you to quickly locate any of your iOS or macOS devices with an audible ping
Calendar support to include all languages
View the network name in Settings

iOS 11.4

iOS 11.4 includes AirPlay 2 multi-room audio and support for stereo pairs.

Place two HomePod in the same room and create a stereo pair
Each HomePod in a pair automatically senses its location in the room
Advanced beamforming provides wider soundstage than traditional stereo pair
Use AirPlay 2 to play the same song everywhere or different songs in different rooms to multiple HomePod and other AirPlay 2-enabled speakers
Schedule, cancel, and stay up to date with your Calendar appointments (available in US, UK, Australia)