GoKawiilApple confirms Siri AI won't reach original HomePod mini
Apple told 9to5Mac that the new Siri AI features will be exclusive to the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later), not the original HomePod mini. This came after a CNET report mistakenly claimed the S5-powered original HomePod mini would gain Siri AI compatibility via iOS 27.2 later this year; CNET has since corrected that story.
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The clarification removes confusion for owners of the six-year-old original HomePod mini who may have been considering whether to upgrade. The dated S5 chip's exclusion from Siri AI fits a broader pattern at Apple, where older chips such as those in some Apple Watch models have also been excluded from on-device AI features due to hardware limitations.
- Siri AI is confirmed exclusive to HomePod mini 2, not the original HomePod mini.
- CNET issued a correction after initially reporting incorrect compatibility claims.
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later) also supports Siri AI alongside HomePod mini 2.
Apple HomePod mini 2 — If you want the new Siri AI features discussed in this article, the HomePod mini 2 is the only mini HomePod that will support them. It's a great compact smart speaker for Apple ecosystem users looking to upgrade and get the latest Siri capabilities.
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