The new Apple TV 4K supports up to four wireless speakers for surround sound and introduces a Whole Room Audio mode for evenly distributed music playback.
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Apple HomePod Gets a New Sound Glow Feature in the Latest Update
Find out how to enable the new Sound Glow feature on your HomePod. This software update adds colorful ambient lights to your speaker based on album art.
Apple Prepares Four-Speaker Surround Sound for HomePod in tvOS 27.2
Apple adds four-speaker surround sound in the tvOS 27.2 update. Learn how to link multiple HomePod speakers to your new Apple TV 4K for a home theater.
How to set up HomePod mini 2: an iPhone or iPad on the latest iOS, not a Mac
Your Mac can play audio through HomePod mini 2 later, but it cannot set it up. Apple says you need an iPhone or iPad on current software.
HomePod mini 2 or HomePod: what the extra $200 buys in sound and room sensing
The bigger HomePod costs $200 more and adds Spatial Audio and room sensing. The $149 mini 2 has the newer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
LG Temperature Sensor works with other Matter thermostats in Apple Home
LG’s $39.95 Temperature Sensor is not locked to LG’s thermostat. Apple says it pairs with other Matter thermostats, given a Thread home hub.
HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple's accuracy fine print
HomeView’s built-in climate sensor is tuned for 15º C to 30º C and 30% to 70% humidity, and Apple says long, loud playback can make it less accurate.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify
LG’s lock and Temperature Sensor need a Thread home hub. HomePod mini and HomeView qualify, but the old 64GB Wi-Fi Apple TV 4K has no Thread.
Which Macs can use HomePod mini 2 as a speaker: the Wi-Fi 6E list
HomePod mini 2 can act as your Mac’s speaker, but only if the Mac has Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. M1 Macs and the M2 MacBook Air miss out.
HomePod mini 2 won't stereo pair with your original HomePod mini
A HomePod mini 2 can’t form a stereo pair with your older mini, Apple’s fine print says. Multiroom audio with both speakers still works.
HomeView smoke alarm alerts need every device in your home on new software
HomeView can listen for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, but only if every Apple device that accesses your home runs the latest software.
Siri AI on HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV depends on who owns your home
On HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV, Siri AI needs the home owner in the Home app to have an Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad with Siri AI on.
Apple HomeView is not for sale in the EU because Siri AI is unavailable in iOS
Apple HomeView will not be sold in the EU because Siri AI is unavailable in iOS there. What it means for HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K and Home Collection.
HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: $149 S10 model adds Wi-Fi 6E and surround
HomePod mini 2 vs the original HomePod mini: $149 vs $129, S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, new colors, Siri AI, surround sound and Mac speaker support.
HomePod mini 2 costs $149 and ships October 30 with an S10 chip and Siri AI
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is $149, ships October 30 in five colours, runs on the S10 chip and gets Siri AI in a later update. Here’s what’s new.
HomePod mini 2: Last-Minute Rumors Before Apple's Event
Discover the latest rumors about the upcoming Apple HomePod mini 2. Learn about the new colors, faster processor, and expected October 30 release date.
Apple HomePod Mini 2 Launches On October 30 With New Colors
Apple is releasing the HomePod mini 2 on October 30. The updated smart speaker features a faster S10 processor and new color options for your living room.
HomePod Mini Shipping Delays Reach Eight Weeks in Some Countries
Some HomePod mini colors now show delivery estimates of up to eight weeks in several countries, adding to speculation about an upcoming refresh.
HomePod mini 2 leak reveals green, pink and lighter blue finishes
Leaked Apple images reportedly show HomePod mini 2 in green, pink, blue, white and black, while the familiar spherical design remains unchanged.
Apple code leak points to iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2 and new Apple TV 4K
Leaked Apple code reportedly reveals an A20 Pro iPad mini, five HomePod mini 2 colors and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K ahead of possible launches.
Apple Releases HomePod Software 27.2 beta 2: Here's what you need to know
Apple releases HomePod Software 27.2 beta 2, build 24K5093g, but has not published a change list identifying new features or specific fixes.
What Apple Did Not Announce on September 9: No iPhone 18, No Air 2, No Macs, No Apple TV 4K
Apple’s September 9 event produced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. It did not produce a standard iPhone 18, an iPhone 18e, an iPhone Air 2, a Mac, a new Apple TV 4K or a new HomePod, and Apple’s own…
Apple's Home Hub and HomePod mini Skipped the iPhone 18 Pro Event: What the Reports Say Happens Next
Apple’s September 9 event came and went without a home hub, a HomePod mini refresh or a new HomePod. The keynote covered iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and new Health features, and Apple’s Newsroom has no press release for any home…
Apple Prepares Three New Smart Home Products For Launch Soon
Apple is preparing to launch three new smart home devices soon. The updated lineup includes a faster Apple TV, a new HomePod mini, and a smart display hub.