Apple is rumored to be testing four HomePods for surround sound with the Apple TV 4K, as new evidence emerges. The leaker "pdfu" found code in the latest audioOS beta suggesting Siri can match a speaker to its surround system. Additionally, MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered new SF Symbols in macOS 27.2 beta depicting four speakers in a room, likely related to a home theater setup.
Apple plans to unveil new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K models on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The full-sized HomePod is expected to be updated eventually. It remains unclear if the four-HomePod functionality will require new hardware or if existing models will support it.
Currently, users can set two HomePods as the default audio output on Apple TV 4K for stereo. With mounting evidence and upcoming product launches, Apple may soon announce this new feature, barring any last-minute issues.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing