After the hangover left by the last Apple presentation, where we were able to get to know the iPhone 13, new iPad and Apple Watch Series 7 in detail; now it is the turn of the small smart speaker from Apple. The HomePod mini is not renewed, but it will receive an update with important improvements that it was missing. This is all what will change with version 15 of the HomePod mini software.
The same HomePod mini, but better
If there is no setback and the information obtained is correct, on September 20 Apple will launch a new software update for its HomePod and HomePod mini. Although it would be for the latter, being the model that can be purchased since the original was discontinued, where the most attractive novelties are.
La HomePod mini software version 15 It will come with improvements that were already needed. Because although it is a good speaker for everything related to listening to music, podcasts, etc., for other uses and for that smarter side, thanks to its integration with Siri, it still has room for improvement, a lot of room for improvement.
With this update some shortcomings are solved, so let's review what you will find when you install the new version if you have a HomePod mini.
- Now you can select one or two HomePod mini as default speakers for your Apple TV 4K. In this way, you will not have to select them once you start playing content, but just as you do, they will start to sound. A great novelty for those who have a pair of them and want to enjoy better stereo sound when watching their favorite content.
- If you are with your iPhone near a HomePod mini, you will see that the multimedia controls of this will appear on the lock screen if you are playing something on it
- Option to vary the bass level
- You can ask your HomePod mini to turn on your Apple TV and start playing the content you indicate and even control playback. This is the same thing that, for example, can be done with Amazon's voice assistant that also allows control your TV with Alexa and a Fire TV
- More precise home automation control thanks to options such as performing actions in specific periods of time. For example, you can tell him to turn off the lights in 5 minutes.
- HomeKit accessories that support Siri voice control will be able to use the assistant remotely, so you can avoid having to go near HomePod mini
- Support for notifications and other notices related to security systems such as surveillance cameras or smart doorbells
- Siri auto adjust volume when answering depending on the room and the tone of voice with which you speak. Again, something similar to what you offer Alexa and her whisper mode
As you can see, the new update for the HomePod mini is not going to change it overnight and will make it the super smart device that many would like, but it is moving in the right direction and at a time when it is needed, seeing how its rivals are moving. more direct.
How to update HomePod mini
When the new update for the HomePod mini is released, if you have one and want to update it, the process is quite simple. As we have commented on some other occasion, basically the process is as follows:
- Have your device with iOS, iPadOS or macOS updated to the latest version of the operating system
- Open the Home application and tap on the icon that allows you to access the Home Settings
- Now tap on software update and check that automatic updates are activated
- If it is not, you may see a notification of a new software update available, click install
- Ready
The process is simple, so all you have to do now is wait for Apple to launch it definitively and for all users.