Apple has released HomePod software version 27.2.1, but the update still does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2. The update arrived on November 13, leaving owners waiting for one of the smart speaker’s most anticipated features, despite Apple promoting the upgraded assistant when it announced the HomePod mini 2 in October.
Apple’s website continues to list Siri AI as “coming in a future software update,” without providing a specific release date. The HomePod mini 2 launched on October 30 with the S10 chip and improved audio capabilities, while its advanced Siri features remained unavailable.
Why Siri AI Is Still Unavailable on HomePod Mini 2
The HomePod mini 2 has 2GB of RAM, significantly below the 8GB required for dedicated Siri AI processing. As a result, the speaker relies on an external Apple Intelligence-compatible device for certain advanced capabilities.
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According to Apple’s official specifications, Siri AI requires the home owner to have a compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest software, with Siri AI enabled in a supported language. Requests involving personal context also require a paired compatible device.
Once available, Siri AI will support more natural conversations, broader knowledge-based questions, improved music discovery, and interactions with additional apps. However, users will need to meet the device and account requirements before accessing these capabilities.
Apple TV 4K Gets Siri AI With the Same Update
Meanwhile, Apple has enabled Siri AI on the second-generation and third-generation Apple TV 4K through tvOS 27.2.1, according to MacRumors.
The feature remains optional and requires users to navigate to Settings > General > Siri > Siri AI (Beta) after installing the update. Devices continue using the existing Siri experience until users manually enable the new assistant.
For HomePod mini 2 owners, Apple has confirmed that Siri AI will eventually arrive as a free software update in supported markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India.
However, Apple has not announced when that update will arrive, meaning the HomePod mini 2’s promised Siri AI capabilities remain unavailable for now.
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