How to install HomePod Software 26.6 RC

Is Your HomePod Compatible with Software 26.6 ?

HomePod Software 26.6 is compatible with HomePod (1st generation) (2018 and later) and HomePod mini (2020). But you need an iPhone with iOS 26 or an iPad with iPadOS 26 linked to your HomePod to get the beta update.

Full list of devices compatible with the latest beta software

Enroll your iOS or iPadOS device

Your iPhone or iPad will need to be running latest iOS 26.7 Beta or iPadOS 26.7 Beta.

Sign Up to Apple Beta Software Program

Sign up to beta.apple.com ↗ using your Apple Account, agree to the terms and conditions (if any). Then move to the next step.

Turn on Beta Updates

From a device running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26, go to Home App → Home Settings → Software Update → HomePod Beta Updates.

Then choose HomePod you want to enroll in Beta Program and tap on “HomePod Software Version 26 Public Beta.”

Update your HomePod

Your HomePod will automatically receive the latest beta software if you have Automatically Update turned on in the Software Updates settings. To manually check for updates, go to Home app → Home Settings → Software Update.

You can always switch to the "Off" option in the HomePod Beta Updates to stop receiving future HomePod Software 26.6 beta updates.

Submitting Feedback

In order to submit Apple HomePod feedback, you will need the Feedback Assistant app on an enrolled iOS, iPadOS or macOS device.

You can launch Feedback Assistant from the second page of your Home screen on the iOS and iPadOS beta and from the Dock on the macOS beta.