HomePod update 17.1 brings dialogue improvements to original HomePod and HomePod mini
Apple has rolled out HomePod update 17.1, bringing with it support for Enhance Dialogue on HomePod mini and HomePod (1st generation), so users can hear spoken voices more clearly over effects, action, and music in a movie or TV show when paired with Apple TV 4K.
Releasing alongside iOS 17.1, the new HomePod update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
HomePod software updates can be managed and installed through the Home app on iOS, iPadOS or macOS. The new HomePod update requires a pair iPhone, iPad or Mac to be running either iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1 or macOS Sonoma 14.1.