How to update your HomePod from your Mac using the Home App

HomePod Mini and HomePod are set up to automatically install available software updates for your device, but if you’re the type of person who likes to quickly install system updates when they become available, If you have automatic updates disabled, you may be interested in installing them manually. Update your HomePod Mini’s system software.

Easily update your HomePod’s software directly from the Home app on your Mac.

Assuming your HomePod Mini or HomePod is already set up for use with the Home app and you can access it that way from your Mac.

How to install software updates from your Mac to HomePod using the Home app

Here’s how to manually update your HomePod Mini or HomePod from the Home app:

1. Open the Home app on Mac
2. Find the HomePod Mini or HomePod you want to update and double-click it within the Home app.
3. [設定]scroll down the list[更新]Find the section and if available[更新]Click.

Installing updates on your HomePod Mini isn’t the fastest in the world, so be prepared for it to take a while, even if the update is fairly small.

You may notice that when you launch the Home app, you’ll see a message saying “Updates are available”. This usually also triggers the automatic update process.

This obviously uses a Mac with the Home app to update the HomePod software, but you can also use a similar method to update your HomePod from your iPhone or iPad.

Finally, if your HomePod isn’t working as expected, or not working at all, you can restore your HomePod Mini on your Mac or PC using the Finder or iTunes, similar to how you restore any iOS or iPadOS device.

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