iOS 27.2 and its corresponding updates for the HomePod lineup bring several key new features to Apple’s smart speakers. The most exciting update? The ability to finally use your HomePod as the default sound output for your Mac. This means that the 2nd-generation HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can now function as low-latency wireless speakers for your Mac!

Watch our hands-on video for an in-depth look at how the new wireless speaker functionality works, along with other new features like Sound Glow, Lock Controls, and home theater surround sound support. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth videos.

HomePod as speakers for Mac

It’s long been possible to use a HomePod as a wireless speaker for the Mac, but doing so came with at least one big caveat: wireless latency. While it’s generally fine for movie playback, the latency is immediately noticeable when playing anything in real time. For example, playing instruments in Logic Pro, audio and FaceTime calls, etc.…