HomePod 2 gets Sound Glow and Mac speaker mode via free update

Apple announced three new features coming to the second-generation HomePod through a free software update: Sound Glow lighting that pulses with music, the ability to set HomePod as a Mac's default speaker, and surround sound using four HomePods with Apple TV 4K. The features are expected with iOS 27.2 and HomePod 27.2 later this month.

• Sound Glow lights up the top of HomePod with album artwork colors in sync with music
• HomePod can become a Mac's default speaker, requiring Wi-Fi 6E or later
• Surround sound uses four HomePods (two front, two rear) with Apple TV 4K 4th gen
• Features expected to arrive with iOS 27.2 and HomePod 27.2 later this month