HomePod 16.3 Beta Issues, Features, Bugs Fixed & More

homepod 16.3 beta

HomePod 16.3 beta

Apple has seeded HomePod 16.3 beta for HomePod and HomePod mini beta testers! Let’s check out the new features and changes, known issues, bugs fixed as well as anything else worth mentioning!

HomePod 16.3 Beta Issues

Known problems, as well as new bugs are tracked here, along with available workarounds:

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HomePod Beta Features

Changes spotted in this version are showcased here:

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HomePod 16.3 Beta Bugs Fixed

Older HomePod 16 issues addressed in this update are highlighted below:

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HomePod 16.3 Beta Download

This update is available, over-the-air, once you enroll your HomePod to the Apple Beta Software Program. To do this you need to install an iOS 16.x public or iPadOS 16.x public beta version on your iPhone / iPad! More details here.
homepod beta updates turn on

  • 1. Open Home app on iPhone or iPad and go for Home Settings -> Software Update.
  • 2. Tap on HomePod Beta Updates and turn them ON for the desired device.
  • 3. The latest beta will start downloading. Tap Update when it becomes available in the Updates section.
  • Fact: Be patient until this test version is downloaded, verified and deployed on your device!

Have you installed OS 16.3 Beta update? Share the changes and improvements that you’ve noticed! What about bugs fixed or new problems? Use the comments section!

Related: Apple has also released iOS 16.3 beta (20D5024e) , iPadOS 16.3 beta (20D5024e), macOS 13.2 beta (22D5027d) and watchOS 9.3 beta (20S5626e) and tvOS 16.3 beta (20K5626c).