How to update an Apple HomePod
Update your HomePod with just a handful of steps
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If you own anAppleHomePod or HomePod Mini, you need to know how to update it. If you don’t, you might miss out on new features that Apple rolls out, not to mention possibly introduce connectivity or compatibility issues when trying to use it.
After all, Apple speakers like theApple HomePod 2are thebest smart home devicesif you live in a HomeKit ecosystem, so the last thing you want is for your speaker to be out-of-date. Luckily, it’s a straightforward process – just make sure to bring an iPhone or iPad with HomeKit on it (and make sure those devices are up-to-date as well).
With that in mind, we’ll take you through the necessary steps to make sure you have your HomePod orHomePod Miniin up-to-date and working condition. And, if you have other devices connected through HomeKit, updating those requires basically the same handful of steps.
Steps for how to update HomePod
Tools and Requirements
Step by step guide
1. Open Home App
Find andopen the Home appfrom your iPhone or iPad’s home screen or App library.
2. Press on the More icon
Press on theMore icon> Home Settings. You’ll find the More icon in the top right corner, indicated by three dots inside a circle.
3. Go to Software Update
Scroll down and tap theSoftware Updatemenu.
4. Select Update
Once the Updates screen is open, you’ll see if an update is available. If one is, then tapUpdate.It might take a little time and you should see a spinning white light at the top of your Apple HomePod speaker.
5. Wait and follow on-screen instructions
Once you’ve pressed Update, you’ll want to pressAgreeto the terms and conditions. Then give the app and HomePod time to update. You’ll be unable to do anything regarding updates until the process has been finished.
Final thoughts
It’s important to remember to update your HomePod whenever you get a new HomeKit-enabled device. We’d generally highly recommend that you turn on automatic updates so you don’t have to regularly update your device manually, though.
Luckily doing so is incredibly easy. Just follow all the same steps until you get to the Update page. Near the top of the page, you’ll see a section labeled Automatic Updates with a list of devices below it. Just press on the slider next to the desired device to enable it.
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James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it’s audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He’s built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he’s not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.
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