audioOS 27.2 (24K122) for HomePod mini
✓ This firmware is signed. This means that you can restore to it in Finder, the Apple Devices app, iTunes, or idevicerestore.
| Release Date | October 26, 2026 |
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| Upload Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Filename | AudioAccessory5,1_27.2_24K122_Restore.ipsw |
| Filesize | 4.1 GiB |
| SHA1sum | 2aa5d5d1f074d4093a943415e65f617612e8909f
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| Identifier | AudioAccessory5,1 |
| Tags | audioOS audioOS 27.2 HomePod mini |
audioOS 27.2 Release Notes
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.HomePod software version 27.2 brings the new Sound Glow visual experience, home theater surround sound with Apple TV 4K (4th generation), and support for using HomePod speakers with your Mac, along with bug fixes and security updates for your HomePod.
Sound Glow on HomePod mini, HomePod mini 2, and HomePod (2nd generation) turns the top of HomePod into a visual display that pulses and glows in sync with your media and shows matching light animations for soundscapes
Home theater surround sound supports connecting four HomePod speakers to Apple TV 4K (4th generation) for an immersive listening experience. Requires matching front and rear pairs of HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation)
HomePod speakers with your Mac lets you set HomePod as the audio output for everything you do on your Mac, with a responsive and persistent AirPlay connection
Lock controls let you disable the touch controls on top of HomePod to prevent accidental taps from pausing music, skipping songs, or changing the volume