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Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5

MacRumors · May 11, 2026, 4:59 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Alongside i OS 26.5, i Pad OS 26.5, and mac OS Tahoe 26.5, Apple has released new Home Pod 26.5 software for the &zwnj;Home Pod&zwnj; and the Home Pod mini. The update comes a little over a month after Apple released &zwnj;Home Pod&zwnj; Software 26.4. According to Apple's release notes, &zwnj;Home Pod&zwnj; Software 26.5 includes performance and stability improvements. ‌&zwnj;Home Pod&zwnj;‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed automatically on the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌&zwnj;Home Pod&zwnj;‌‌‌ unless the feature is disabled‌‌‌‌, but the ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌&zwnj;HomePod&zwnj;‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ can also be manually updated in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by tapping on the More button, choosing Home Settings, and then selecting the Software Update option.Related Roundups: HomePod, HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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