How to install HomePod Software 27 Beta

Is Your HomePod Compatible with Software 27 Beta?

These HomePod models support Software Version 27:

• HomePod (2nd generation) (2023)
• HomePod mini (2020)
• HomePod (1st generation) (2018)

Enroll your iOS or iPadOS device

You need an iPhone with iOS 27 Beta or an iPad with iPadOS 27 Beta linked to your HomePod to get the beta update.

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 27 Beta or iPadOS 27 Beta, 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 27 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 27 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.