HomePod Mini 1 Will Also Support Siri AI Later This Year, Says CNET
Siri AI will apparently not be limited to the new HomePod mini 2 , with support also coming to the first-generation HomePod mini in a software update later this year, according to a report today from CNET 's Jeff Carlson . "The HomePod Mini 2 also gets a faster S10 processor, which should help with processing Siri AI requests," he said. "However, the current S5-powered HomePod Mini will also get…
CNET has reported that Siri AI will be available on the first-generation HomePod mini later this year, in addition to the second-generation HomePod mini that was announced yesterday. The second-generation HomePod mini will feature a faster S10 chip, which should aid in processing Siri AI requests more efficiently. The current HomePod mini, powered by an S5 chip, will also gain Siri AI compatibility with the arrival of iOS 27.2.
However, Apple's website does not explicitly mention this detail, so the company has been contacted for clarification. While Apple's fine print for the Apple TV 4K does mention extending Siri AI support to the second-generation Apple TV 4K from 2021, there is no explicit mention of HomePod mini (1st generation) receiving the same update.
To set up Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2, a paired iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence support is required. Moreover, even users without an Apple Intelligence-enabled device can still benefit from Siri AI's broad world knowledge, more natural conversations, and improved music discovery once it is enabled on the HomePod mini. The HomePod mini 2 is scheduled to launch on October 30, with pre-orders already live. This article originally appeared on MacRumors.com.
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