Apple launches tvOS 27.2.1 and HomePod 27.2.1, here are the new features

Apple has just released tvOS 27.2.1 for Apple TV 4K and HomePod 27.2.1 for HomePod models, here’s what’s new.

Siri AI selects Apple TV 4K models in tvOS 27.2.1

Two new software updates arrived today for Apple Home devices:

tvOS 27.2.1
HomePod 27.2.1

tvOS 27.2.1 is the latest update for Apple TV 4K. And while the version numbering may make it seem very minor, it introduces a major new feature: support for Siri AI.

Siri AI has arrived as part of today’s launch of the Apple TV 4K (4th generation). But as this support document confirms, the new Siri is also now available on some older Apple TV 4K models (2nd and 3rd generation) via tvOS 27.2.1.

tvOS 27.2.1 also includes a variety of security fixes.

We don’t yet have details on the changes introduced in HomePod 27.2.1. Apple’s release notes only say: “This update provides bug fixes.” » When the HomePod mini 2 launched late last month, Apple announced that Siri AI would arrive via a future software update, so today’s version 27.2.1 could be that update.

However, without any prior announcement from Apple, it seems more likely that the software will simply include bug fixes and performance updates for the HomePod. We’ll keep you posted on what we find.

Update: Leaker pdfu has confirmed that Siri AI is not included in HomePod 27.2.1.

Have you installed tvOS 27.2.1 or HomePod 27.2.1? Let us know about any changes you notice via the comments.