HomePods may finally get surround sound through four connected speakers
Code discovered in audioOS 27, the HomePod operating system, shows references to a four-speaker setup, new calibrations, and a "Party Mode." A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017. Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems. According to a post on the MacRumors forums from user pdfu, the code is available in audioOS 27. It can be found in beta 8 for the second-generation HomePod. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Code discovered in audioOS 27, the HomePod operating system, shows references to a four-speaker setup, new calibrations, and a "Party Mode." A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017. Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems. According to a post on the MacRumors forums from user pdfu, the code is available in audioOS 27. It can be found in beta 8 for the second-generation HomePod. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Code discovered in audioOS 27, the HomePod operating system, shows references to a four-speaker setup, new calibrations, and a "Party Mode." A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017.
Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems.
According to a post on the MacRumors forums from user pdfu, the code is available in audioOS 27.
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