Apple on Monday, Oct. 19, seeded release candidates of iOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2, and the builds add support for four-speaker HomePod surround sound on the new Apple TV 4K ahead of its launch, MacRumors reported .

Four-Speaker Configuration

Setup happens on the Apple TV itself, with an option to start it from the Apple TV remote app on iPhone. One pair of speakers acts as the front channels and a second pair as the rear. The Apple TV treats the four speakers as a single home theater accessory, and the speakers detect their positions in the room so timing and levels can be calibrated automatically. The feature requires the Apple TV 4K (4th generation).

Apple spelled out the hardware rules when it announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 the week of Oct. 13.…