Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.2 With Performance Improvements

[MacRumors]

Alongside iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2, Apple has released new HomePod 26.2 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The update comes a month after Apple released HomePod Software 26.1.

According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.2 includes performance and stability improvements.

‌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 on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.

Article Link: Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.2 With Performance Improvements

 

[TFrank2]

Now all we need is the actual physical update to the HomePod & Mini 🤣

 

[Astuces iOS]

Performance? Hmm not for siri

 

[boswald]

Looking forward to this with my OG HomePods. I no longer fear updates shorting them out.

 

[Return Zero]

Mine have actually been working SO WELL recently that I don't want to update, lol. Bugged if you do, bugged if you don't!

 

[imola.zhp]

I'm so ready to punt our HomePod2, arguably the worst apple product we've owned. I should have never sold our OG HomePod's.

 

[Shin-Ra]

Still running Thread version 1.3

HomePod mini > _meshcop._udp. > tv 1.3.0

 

[boswald]

I'm so ready to punt our HomePod2, arguably the worst apple product we've owned. I should have never sold our OG HomePod's.

What's wrong with the 2nd gen? I heard they have removed a couple tweeters, but that's it.

 

[DocMultimedia]

My pair of originals used to never fail when I said "turn off the TV", but now it's about 60% failure rate. I'll be updating tonight to see how it goes. Hopefully improvement.

 

[loby]

Performance? Hmm not for siri

I noticed some airplay issues when connecting Mac to the HomePod. It would sometime cut out and favor purchased iTunes albums. Not sure if this is intentional or a bug. Did not do that before the resent update before this new one. We will see how it goes after the update. Looking forward to “performance updates”.