Apple Releases HomePod 17.1.1 Software With Fix for Siri Response Bug

[MacRumors]

Alongside iOS 17.1.1, Apple released HomePod 17.1.1 software to fix a bug that could cause some HomePod speakers to respond slowly or fail to complete requests.

Today's update comes a couple of weeks after the release of the HomePod 17.1 update, which added Enhance Dialogue for the original HomePod and the HomePod mini.

HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed automatically on the ‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌ unless the feature is disabled‌‌‌‌, but the ‌‌‌‌‌‌HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌ can also be manually updated in the Home app by following the instructions in our HomePod‌‌ update how to.

Article Link: Apple Releases HomePod 17.1.1 Software With Fix for Siri Response Bug

 

[ProfessionalFan]

a bug that could cause some HomePod speakers to respond slowly or fail to complete requests.

This bug has existed on my HomePod minis since they were released.

 

[t0rqx]

I think this was introduced since the introduction of Siri on all devices and never was resolved.

 

[mjs916]

This bug has existed on my HomePod minis since they were released.

Yeah exactly, I’ll believe it’s fixed when I see it.

I frequently hear my wife yelling at her HomePod mini a second time just to turn her mirror lights on in the morning while she does her hair/makeup.

Wife: “Hey siri turn on the mirror lights…”

Siri: “…”


Wife: “HEY SIRI TURN ON THE MIRROR LIGHTS!”

Me: 😂

Siri: “Done!”

 

[scrapesleon]

What’s up with Apple and these after hours software updates lol

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Yeah exactly, I’ll believe it’s fixed when I see it.

I frequently hear my wife yelling at her HomePod mini a second time just to turn her mirror lights on in the morning while she does her hair/makeup.

Wife: “Hey siri turn on the mirror lights…”

Siri: “…l


Wife: “HEY SIRI TURN ON THE MIRROR LIGHTS!”

Me: 😂

I witnessed my mother tell her HomePod connected to the AppleTV "Turn on the TV" and Siri responded "The TV is off".

It does usually work, but occasionally Siri just totally flakes.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

What’s up with Apple and these after hours software updates lol

Scary fast continues.

 

[mjs916]

What’s up with Apple and these after hours software updates lol

It’s only 1:46 pm in here in California. This is later in the day than usual releases though.

 

[diddl14]

Playing music and responding to Hey Siri. That's all it has to do... pls!

 

[tonie walker]

hey Siri play music! will respond by turning On the apple tv. Frustrating!

 

[Karma*Police]

HomePod sounds great but is a complete mess when it comes to smarts.

To think that Steve gave Tim a several years head start on the competition and now it’s dead last and the butt of jokes because it has shown no perceivable progress since then; that level of incompetence is pretty astounding.

 

[Someirishguy]

Update bricked 3 of my 5 HomePods... might want to avoid this one

 

[Apple_Robert]

I get anxious every time there is a HomePod update. It is rare that I don't end up having to reset the HomePods because the update didn't install and update smoothly like it should.

 

[Someirishguy]

Resetting the HomePods is a pain for me, as it breaks all the scenes / shortcuts / automations I have that include them (which is many). HomePods are basically unreliable rubbish at this point (for me). I have a large collection of smart devices and a good network - everything is reliable other than the HomePods. Garbage.

 

[Wxchaser]

My 2 OG HomePods updated without issue. I was getting annoyed at having to invoke Hey Siri or Siri and getting no responses.

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

Gimme dat

 

[CloneBB]

So far so good. Two of my 5 OG’s are updated.

 

[kagharaht]

That bug really started with version 15. LOL I have high hopes so here we go.

 

[Radeon85]

Good, was wondering why shes been ignoring me when I call her name 😄

 

[HDFan]

I frequently hear my wife yelling at her HomePod mini a second time

She's lucky. Often takes me 3 times.

 

[cudi]

Why isn't this update showing for me?

 

[CarAnalogy]

This bug has existed on my HomePod minis since they were released.

My thoughts exactly. We'll see. Highly doubtful that what seems to be a fundamental issue with Siri is going to be fixed in a point release. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Blowback]

My 2 OG HomePods updated without issue. I was getting annoyed at having to invoke Hey Siri or Siri and getting no responses.

Thanks. I have two OGs also and am still leery of updates because of the history of bricking.

 

[CarAnalogy]

HomePod sounds great but is a complete mess when it comes to smarts.

To think that Steve gave Tim a several years head start on the competition and now it’s dead last and the butt of jokes because it has shown no perceivable progress since then; that level of incompetence is pretty astounding.

Tim definitely did not move anything forward, but apparently Siri was a bad purchase as it was essentially a parlor trick. Say exactly the right thing and it does exactly one thing. But it’s difficult to add anything and it’s completely inflexible. A technological dead end.

Tim definitely should have had the foresight to start replacing it before now, that’s for sure.

 

[zapmymac]

I only updated from 16 over the weekend. Didn't think they would kick out any updates for a while.

Against my better judgment, I just started the update, as I did have a couple weird glitches.

Updated okay on both OG's 🥳🥳

Note: both HomePods became abnormally warm during update. This is new for me. 94 & 104 degrees on the top area ⚠️⚠️ never had this happen before. Post update, I always ask for the temp and also a joke by pressing the Siri button on each device.

Noticed the heat immediately.