Apple released HomePod software version 27.2.1 today, but Siri AI remains unavailable on the HomePod mini 2, with no rollout timeline announced.
Apple announced the HomePod 27.2.1 software update today. The new version does not enable Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2, a device that was expected to receive the artificial‑intelligence assistant in a later update.
According to Apple, Siri AI requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM to run its dedicated language models. The HomePod mini 2 is equipped with only 2 GB of RAM, far below the threshold. Users who want personal‑context requests must pair the speaker with an iPhone or iPad that has Apple Intelligence and Siri AI turned on.
In the same release, tvOS 27.2.1 brings Siri AI to the second‑ and third‑generation Apple TV 4K. The feature is optional; after installing the update, users need to open Settings → General → Siri → Siri AI (Beta) to download and activate it. If no action is taken, Siri Classic stays enabled by default.
For Vietnamese consumers, the delay in activating Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 may weaken the product’s appeal compared with rivals that already offer AI‑driven voice assistants. Local retailers might have to adjust pricing or bundle the speaker with compatible iPhones and iPads to sustain sales momentum.
Apple has not provided a specific timeline for a future HomePod mini 2 update that includes Siri AI. In the meantime, owners can rely on a paired Apple device for AI features, but they should monitor Apple’s official communications for the next software release.
TechTimes Perspective
TechTimes believes that Apple’s decision to postpone Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 could impact Vietnamese buyers who are comparing smart speakers across ecosystems. If Apple does not deliver the feature soon, retailers may need to offer discounts or bundle deals with iPhone or iPad models that already support Siri AI. Many analysts expect a follow‑up update within the next few months, possibly leveraging cloud‑based AI to compensate for the device’s limited RAM, which would restore competitiveness in the local market.
