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How To Update Your HomePod

Manually force a software update on a HomePod

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In the Home app on your iOS device, tap the House icon > Home Settings > Software Update and follow the onscreen prompts.Set HomePod updates to automatically install by going to the Software Update screen and move the HomePod slider to on/green. This article explains how to install HomePod software updates manually, no matter how many HomePods you have. It also shows you how to set HomePods to update themselves automatically. The instructions in this article were written using iOS 14. You can update HomePod software using earlier versions of the iOS, but the exact steps on those versions may be slightly different. How to Update a HomePod Mini

How to Update HomePod Software

Apple regularly releases new versions of iOS to deliver new features and bug fixes. HomePod software updates do the same thing. Whether you want compatibility with the latest version of the iPhone, to add support for new features, or to fix bugs, follow these steps to update HomePod software: Begin by making sure your HomePod is plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi. Make sure your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the pre-installed Home app. If your HomePod doesn't appear in the Home, make sure you've selected the right Home (if you have more than one set up). If it still doesn't appear, make sure the HomePod is set up properly. Tap the house icon in the top left corner. Tap Home Settings. If there's a HomePod software update available, the Software Update menu will show an icon. Even if there's no icon there, you can check for an update. Tap Software Update. The HomePod software update appears here. To learn more about it, tap more. To download and install it, tap Update. If you don't see a software update listed here but want to force a check, swipe down from the top of the screen to refresh. Agree to the terms of the update and tap through other onscreen instructions. The update will download and install onto your HomePod. How long this takes depends on the size of the update and the speed of your Wi-Fi. When the HomePod updates, a message will let you know it's ready. Have multiple HomePods in your house (either to use as intercoms or for surround sound stereo pairs)? We've got good news. You don't have to update each HomePod individually. Instead, you download the update once, and then every HomePod is updated simultaneously.

How to Automatically Update HomePod Software

Would you rather not have to check the Home app every time there might be a HomePod software update? You don't have to! Just set updates to install automatically, and your HomePod will always be up to date. Here's how: Follow steps 1-5 from the previous section. On the Software Update screen, in the Automatic Updates section, move the HomePod slider to on/green. Now, whenever a HomePod update is available, it will install it automatically. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Update a HomePod Mini How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod Apple Intercom: What It Is and How to Use It How to Update AirPods Firmware How to Use Apple AirPlay With HomePod How to Reset a HomePod mini How to Set up Apple HomePod How to Fix the Most Common HomePod Mini Problems How to Update an iPad How to Update iPhone Carrier Settings How to Update Meta (Oculus) Quest and Oculus Quest 2 How to Update Instagram How to Set Up a HomePod Mini 9 Best Free Software Updater Programs (October 2022) How to Update to the Latest the Apple TV Operating System How to Update Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies