Siri AI won't run on current HomePods due to hardware limits

Apple will debut Siri AI alongside iOS 27, but existing HomePods, including the HomePod mini 2, lack the hardware to support the full feature set. New HomePod models with Siri AI support are expected around the iOS 27.2 release in October–November 2026.

• Siri AI launches with iOS 27 and runs on iPhone and iPad
• Current HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can't handle the full Siri AI feature set
• New HomePods with required hardware expected with iOS 27.2 in October–November 2026
• HomePod 27.2 adds 4.1 surround sound and improved stereo for Apple TV