Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePods

Apple today released new HomePod 27.2 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and ‌HomePod‌ mini. ‌HomePod‌ Software 27.2 brings a new Sound Glow option to the ‌HomePod‌, ‌HomePod‌ mini, and upcoming HomePod mini 2. Sound Glow causes the top of a ‌HomePod‌ or ‌HomePod‌ mini to light up with color that pulses in sync with the music that's playing. The feature draws colors from album artwork, and it works with songs, podcasts, and Apple's ambient music feature. Apple TV. A new Lock Controls option disables tough interactions with the top of the ‌HomePod‌. Apple's release notes are below. HomePod software version 27.2 brings the new Sound Glow visual experience, home theater surround sound with Apple TV 4K (4th generation), and support for using HomePod speakers with your Mac, along with bug fixes and security updates for your HomePod. - Sound Glow on HomePod mini, HomePod mini 2, and HomePod (2nd generation) turns the top of HomePod into a visual display that pulses and glows in sync with your media and shows matching light animations for soundscapes - Home theater surround sound supports connecting four HomePod speakers to Apple TV 4K (4th generation) for an immersive listening experience. Requires matching front and rear pairs of HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) - HomePod speakers with your Mac lets you set HomePod as the audio output for everything you do on your Mac, with a responsive and persistent AirPlay connection - Lock controls let you disable the touch controls on top of HomePod to prevent accidental taps from pausing music, skipping songs, or changing the volume ‌HomePod‌ software can be installed on the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then using the Software Update option. If automatic updates are turned on, the new ‌HomePod‌ software will be installed automatically. Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod mini 2 Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution), HomePod Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech This article, "Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePods" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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