Apple’s smarter, more capable version of Siri is expanding to the HomePod, according to details found by code sleuth pdfu. According to pdfu, HomePod Software 27 includes the system behind Siri AI, called “Linwood,” along with new status lights in Siri AI colors. Since HomePod software 27 is now available and Siri AI is not available on existing HomePods, support may be limited to new HomePod models. Get ready for Siri AI on HomePod. audioOS 27 includes Linwood, the system behind Siri AI, plus a new look and sound for Siri on HomePod. May require new hardware. The new status lights emphasize white, blue, and orange, matching the Siri AI palette on other devices. 🔊 Sound on pic.twitter.com/jZKzLx946y — pdfu (@itspdfu) September 23, 2026 Rumors suggest that Apple is working on an updated HomePod mini, and the main update will be a faster processor. Apple is expected to equip it with an S9 or newer chip, and the HomePod mini may even get the latest S11 chip found in the Apple Watch Series 12. The Apple Watch Series 9 and later support Siri AI, although a connected iPhone with Apple Intelligence is required for Siri functionality. Upcoming HomePod mini models are expected to work in the same way, offering some Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features when used with a compatible iPhone. The HomePod mini is not expected to be redesigned, but along with an updated processor, Apple could add its N1 networking chip, a newer ultra-wideband chip, and updated colors. The Apple TV 4K is also expected to have a processor capable of supporting Siri AI, and Apple is working on a dedicated home hub with Siri AI integration. All new products, including the HomePod mini, could launch in October. Apple is also working on an updated full-size HomePod, but it’s unclear when it will be released.
