The HomePod mini is now a part of Apple’s public beta software program program

The new HomePod Software 16 is obtainable in Apple’s public beta software program program for the primary time, and you’ll obtain it right now. However, at its June WWDC occasion, Apple didn’t reveal any new options coming to the HomePods with the software program replace, so it’s in all probability all about under-the-hood stuff.

In reality, it’s possible that any updates are targeted on preparations for the approaching of the Matter sensible dwelling normal — attributable to arrive this fall — and help for Apple’s all-new Home app coming in iOS 16. Along with the Apple TV, the HomePod mini is a hub for Apple’s HomePackage sensible dwelling ecosystem, and a hub might be required for utilizing Matter sensible dwelling equipment in HomePackage. So you in all probability solely wish to give this a whirl in case you are attempting out the general public beta software program of the Home app in iOS 16.

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Currently, the general public beta is simply out there on HomePod mini audio system. We don’t know but if Apple’s discontinued full-sized HomePod might be up to date to 16. To get the software program replace in your mini, observe these steps:

• Sign up for Apple’s beta program, or register in case you’re an present member.
• Once you’re signed in, click on on the Enroll Your Devices tab within the menu bar.
• Click HomePod Software within the checklist of software program betas.
• If you haven’t participated within the beta but, you have to to enroll your iPad or iPhone and be operating the iOS 16 Public Beta on considered one of these gadgets. (You can’t obtain the HomePod Software 16 with out an iOS gadget operating iOS 16.)
• Once you’ve the general public beta in your iOS gadget, go to the Home app, faucet the Home icon within the high left nook, go to Home Settings, scroll down, and faucet Software Update.
• Enroll the HomePod mini you need on the beta program (you may select a number of when you’ve got multiple).
• The HomePod mini will replace to the newest beta.
• Toggle on Automatic Updates (discovered on the earlier display) to get the newest beta software program put in because it rolls out.

This is a beta software program program, and as such, you could run into bugs or points. You can obtain the Apple Feedback Assistant app to submit any issues you encounter. You may restore your HomePod mini to manufacturing facility settings utilizing a USB-C cable and a Mac or PC in case you not wish to take part.