Apple today released new 16.3.2 software for the HomePod, second-generation HomePod, and HomePod mini.
According to Apple’s release notes for HomePod software 16.3.2, the update addresses an ongoing problem with HomeKit-related Siri requests, which could fail.
This update addresses an issue where asking Siri for smart home requests may fail, and moreover includes unstipulated performance and stability improvements.
There have been multiple users weeping well-nigh Siri lightweight to correctly respond to HomeKit-related requests the first time a request is received, with a timeout occurring. The update should fix that problem for those who have been impacted.
Your HomePod or HomePod mini should update automatically, but you can moreover manually update your device by doing the following:
- Open the Home app.
- Tap on the home icon, which can be found in the upper left corner of the app display.
- 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.
- Tap your desired home.
- Scroll lanugo to “Software Update.”
- 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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