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Apple Updates HomePod Software With User Recognition, Handoff, More

Posted October 28, 2019 at 6:12pm by iClarified · 7510 views
Apple released an update to the HomePod today as part of iOS 13.2.

The iOS 13.2 software update provides support for the following new HomePod features:
● The ability for HomePod to recognize the voice of different family members to provide a personalized experience
● Handoff music, podcasts or phone calls by bringing your iPhone close to HomePod
● Add music to your HomeKit scenes
● Play relaxing high-quality soundtracks with Ambient Sounds
● Set sleep timers to fall asleep to music or Ambient Sounds

HomePod updates typically install automatically but you can manually install the update from the Home app after updating your iOS device to iOS 13.2.

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