{
  "id": 9340976,
  "title": "tvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/tvos-27-2-adds-new-homepod-surround-sound-feature-to-apple-tv-4k",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:36:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/23/tvos-27-2-adds-new-homepod-surround-sound-feature-to-apple-tv-4k/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "tvOS 27.2, the latest update for Apple TV 4K, introduces a new HomePod surround sound feature in its beta version 2. This upgrade allows users to wirelessly pair two HomePods and two HomePod minis, enabling audio output through a total of four devices. While the feature supports Atmos and surround sound from video sources, menu and game audio are limited to the front speakers. The functionality is accessible via the Home app, but users cannot assign specific roles to the four speakers. This development is consistent with ongoing reports of Apple's plans to launch a new Home product line in October, potentially including new Apple TV 4K and HomePod models. Interested in the new surround sound feature for Apple TV 4K? Share your thoughts in the comments section. For additional Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Apple TV users have long been able to set HomePods as speakers for audio output. But tvOS 27.2 looks poised to offer a big upgrade, with HomePod surround sound now available in the beta. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "tvOS 27.2 adds HomePod surround sound feature in beta version 2",
    "Users can wirelessly pair two HomePods and two HomePod minis",
    "Feature supports Atmos and surround sound from video sources"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iOS 27 gives Apple Mail my most wished for feature upgrade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ios-27-gives-apple-mail-my-most-wished-for-feature-upgrade",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:10:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}