HomePod Software Update 18.2

Natural Language Search for Apple Music:

- Siri now comprehends both casual and intricate music requests.

- Users can specify their preferences by combining genre, mood, decade, or activity, such as “songs about cats,” “relaxing songs,” or “sad 80s songs.”

Enhanced Dialogue Feature (for 2nd Generation HomePod):

- When paired with Apple TV 4K, this feature improves speech clarity over background noise.

- It utilises real-time audio processing and machine learning algorithms.

Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements:

These enhancements significantly augment the HomePod’s primary feature, Apple Music requests via Siri, by enabling more natural and adaptable voice commands.

The HomePod software is automatically installed on your HomePod unless you’ve turned it off. But if you want to update it, you can do it in the Home app. Just tap on the More button, then choose Home Settings, and finally, select Software Update.