HomePod software 27.2.1 arrives but Siri AI still missing on HomePod mini 2

Update arrives without Siri AI on HomePod mini 2

Apple released HomePod software version 27.2.1 on 13 November 2026, but the update does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2, according to MacRumors. Apple's website still says the feature is coming in a future software update, and the company has not given a timeframe for when it might arrive.

The news will disappoint owners of the small smart speaker who have been waiting for the upgraded assistant. The HomePod mini 2 remains without the new Siri even after installing the latest software.

Why the mini lacks the new assistant

The reason appears to be hardware. MacRumors reports that the HomePod mini 2 has only 2GB of RAM, well below the 8GB minimum that dedicated Siri AI requires.

Because of this limitation, personal context requests on the speaker will need a paired iPhone or iPad that supports Apple Intelligence and has Siri AI turned on. In practice, the speaker would lean on a nearby device rather than run the new assistant on its own hardware.

Apple TV 4K gains Siri AI in tvOS 27.2.1

Alongside the HomePod update, Apple also released tvOS 27.2.1 on the same day. This version does enable Siri AI, but only on the Apple TV 4K second generation and third generation.

Siri AI is an opt-in feature on these devices. After installing the update, users need to open the Settings app and go to General, then Siri, then Siri AI (Beta), which starts a supporting download.

Anyone who installs tvOS 27.2.1 and takes no further action keeps Siri Classic, the previous version of the assistant, enabled by default.

What it means for HomePod owners

For now, HomePod mini 2 owners who want the new Siri must either wait for a future HomePod software update or rely on a paired Apple Intelligence device for personal context requests. Apple has not said when or whether the speaker will gain dedicated support.

The situation highlights a split in Apple's device line-up: newer Apple TV 4K models can run the assistant locally, while the HomePod mini 2 falls short of the memory requirement. Readers should watch Apple's website for updates on the promised future release.