{
  "id": 7363402,
  "title": "Apple Releases HomePod Software 27 With AutoMix Support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/apple-releases-homepod-software-27-with-automix-support",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/apple-releases-homepod-software-27/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled HomePod Software 27 alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate. The update brings enhancements to AirPlay and supports AutoMix for Apple Music. AutoMix seamlessly transitions between tracks, adjusting tempo and pitch for a continuous listening experience. Additionally, the software boosts AirPlay performance, ensuring quicker, more responsive connections for music sharing from iOS and macOS devices. HomePod software updates can be installed via the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by accessing More > Home Settings > Software Update. For automatic updates, users can enable this option in their settings.",
  "summary": "Alongside iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , and macOS Golden Gate , Apple today released new software for the HomePod and HomePod mini . ‌HomePod‌ Software 27 adds AirPlay improvements and support for AutoMix when listening to Apple Music . This update introduces support for AutoMix with Apple Music, which transitions between songs like a DJ does, time stretching and beatmatching to deliver a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}