HomePod and tvOS 27.2 add Sound Glow and groundwork for four-speaker surround sound, MacRumors reports
Apple has released HomePod Software 27.2 and tvOS 27.2, bringing a light display called Sound Glow to existing speakers and laying the groundwork for four-speaker home theater audio, MacRumors reports.
According to the release notes MacRumors summarized, Sound Glow makes the top surface of the speaker light up in colors that pulse with the music. The colors are drawn from album artwork and work with songs and podcasts as well as Apple's ambient music feature, and the speaker also shows light animations for soundscapes. The feature is listed for the HomePod mini, the HomePod mini 2 and the second-generation HomePod, which means existing owners get it without buying new hardware.