Apple Releases HomePod 15.4.1 Software to Public Includes Siri HomeKit Fix

Apple Releases HomePod 15.4.1 Software to Public  Includes Siri HomeKit Fix
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Apple Releases HomePod 15.4.1 Software to Public  Includes Siri HomeKit Fix
Oct 14, 2022

Apple on Thursday released a new 15.4.1 update for the HomePod and HomePod mini. The minor update comes two weeks without the release of the 15.4 HomePod software.

Apple’s release notes say the ‌HomePod‌ 15.4.1 software update brings a fix for an issue that could rationalization some HomeKit accessories to goof to respond when controlled via Siri voice commands.

Software version 15.4.1 addresses an issue where some HomeKit-enabled traps could goof to respond when controlled via Siri. This update moreover includes bug fixes for your HomePod.

Your HomePod or HomePod mini should update automatically, but you can moreover manually update your device by doing the following:

  1. Open the Home app.
  2. Tap on the home icon, which can be found in the upper left corner of the app display.
  3. If you have only one home set up, this will take you directly to settings, and you can skip directly to Step 5. If you have multiple homes set up, tap “Home Settings” on the sheet that pops up.
  4. Tap your desired home.
  5. Scroll lanugo to “Software Update.”
  6. Pull lanugo from the top of the iPhone or iPad screen to trammels for an update.

Once you’ve tapped on “Software Update,” you’ll see the current version of the ‌HomePod‌ software that is installed on your HomePod or HomePod mini. You can moreover toggle off will-less updates if you want.

If there is an misogynist update, tap the “Install” sawed-off to update your ‌HomePod‌. If you have increasingly than one HomePod or HomePod mini in your home, each one will be updated at the same time via this software update feature.


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