iOS 27 code reveals four-HomePod mini surround sound setup

Code in the iOS 27 developer beta confirms Apple's plans for a home surround sound system built from four HomePod mini units. Siri will identify whether a speaker belongs to a surround system, and HomePods in a Home Theater group can relay requests to Apple TV 4K.

• Siri can identify if a speaker belongs to a surround system
• HomePods in a Home Theater group relay requests to Apple TV 4K
• New HomePod light animation plays while using Siri AI
• Animations are computed by code in real time, not pre-rendered