Now that the release of the HomePod mini in the Netherlands is getting closer and closer, we are also paying more attention to software updates at iCulture. Because in addition to iOS, macOS and watchOS, Apple also regularly releases software updates for the HomePod and HomePod mini. Now we come to HomePod software update 15.3. But what has Apple improved in it?
HomePod software version 15.3 available
The update brings first of all improved performance and stability. The extent to which you will notice this in practice remains to be seen in the near future. Since version 15.2 of last December, Siri speaks Dutch on the HomePod and we have noticed that the margin of error with the Dutch version is somewhat larger than with the English one. Hopefully that will be improved in this version, before Apple officially releases the HomePod mini. That is expected sometime later this quarter.
In the release notes you can also read that from version 15.3 voice recognition up to six users will be available for users in Italy. in Italian and in India in English. Italian was added to the HomePod last September, so it eventually took about four months for voice recognition to become available. Voice recognition is not supported for Dutch and it is unknown when it will be added.
Release notes HomePod software version 15.3
These are the release notes for this HomePod update:
Software version 15.3 adds Siri voice recognition support for up to six users in a home in English (India) and Italian (Italy). This update also includes performance and stability improvements.
Download HomePod software update 15.2
Downloading and installing the update is automatic, but you can also force it yourself if you want to download the update want to have right away. This is how you do it:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone. Go to the House tab.
- Tap the house at the top left. Optionally, choose Home Settings and select the home the HomePod is located in.
- Tap Software Update.
- The app will now check for updates.
- You will now see the version number and size.
- Tap the Download and Install button to update the software.
- The HomePod update will now be installed.< /li>
Read more in our article about updating the HomePod.
Note: keep the comments on-topic, concrete and clear for others. Personal status updates as to whether your download has started/success does not add anything to the discussion. It may also take a little longer before the update is visible. You don't have to report this either. These comments will be deleted.