Learn how to use the new Lock Controls feature on your HomePod or HomePod mini running software version 27.2 or later to stop the top screen surface from responding to touches.
How to disable all touch controls on your HomePod in 27.2
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How to turn on the new Sound Glow feature on HomePod
In this brief tutorial, we tell you about the new Sound Glow feature added to HomePod and HomePod mini running software version 27.2.
Full list of devices that support Apple’s new OS 27
Find out whether your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro are compatible with the latest version of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, HomePod Software version 27, and visionOS 27.
Apple has released the public betas of iOS 26 and its other “26” operating systems
Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware.
Apple’s smart home hub reportedly delayed into 2026 as intelligent voice control features aren’t yet ready
If you’ve been following along, then you’ve likely heard about Apple’s plans to launch a smart home hub device – something akin to a HomePod with an integrated iPad-style screen that could be used to control in-home devices via a new operating system that Apple might call homeOS.
The next Apple TV and HomePod mini should run Apple’s all-new “Proxima” chip
The next Apple TV and HomePod mini models could serve as a launchpad for Apple Proximity, an in-house designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip.
iOS 26 finally brings a proper Wi-Fi network selector for the HomePod
Apple's iOS 26 software finally enables HomePod owners to directly select a Wi-Fi network to conect to independently of their iPhone, which wasn't possible before.
How to use AutoMix or Crossfade song transitions on HomePod
Learn how to turn on the song transitions feature on your HomePod speaker for seamless transitions between Apple Music songs with no gaps or silence in between.
Apple will let anyone test AirPods beta firmware for the first time, the original HomePod joining the public beta program
The general public can start testing the AirPods beta firmware for the first time through the Apple Beta Software Program starting in July.
tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV
The new tvOS 26 operating system supports the Thread 1.4 protocol on the Apple TV and HomePod for unified mesh networking in your smart home.
The latest HomePod and Apple TV updates bring performance and stability fixes
The tvOS 18.3 update for the Apple TV media player and the HomePod smart speaker brings performance and stability fixes but no new features.
Apple unleashes more AI and other new features with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 and other software updates
Apple has brought new AI capabilities and other new features with the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 and other software updates.