Latest HomePod Software Update Fails to Bring Siri AI to HomePod mini 2
Apple's new software update rolls out Siri AI for compatible Apple TV models, but leaves the HomePod mini 2 without the advanced assistant features.
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Key points
- HomePod software version 27.2.1 does not include Siri AI for the HomePod mini 2
- HomePod mini 2 contains 2GB of RAM, compared to the 8GB requirement for Apple Intelligence
- tvOS 27.2.1 successfully brings opt-in Siri AI support to second and third-generation Apple TV 4K models
Apple has rolled out the HomePod software version 27.2.1, leaving out the anticipated Siri AI capabilities for the HomePod mini 2. While official documentation still indicates that the feature remains slated for a future software release, the company has not specified a concrete launch date for the smart speaker update.
Hardware limitations appear to be the primary hurdle for the compact smart speaker. Because the device features only 2GB of RAM—falling significantly short of the 8GB baseline required for the company's AI suite—users will ultimately need a connected, compatible iPhone or iPad equipped with Siri AI enabled to handle personal context requests.
Conversely, the simultaneous rollout of tvOS 27.2.1 successfully brings Siri AI functionality to both the second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K hardware. On those set-top boxes, the feature operates as an opt-in toggle located within the main system settings, ensuring standard Siri remains active unless users manually download the upgraded support.
Source MacRumors — macrumors.com/2026/11/13/homepod-mini-2-still-lacks-siri-ai/ ↗
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