Resolved Does HomePod OS 17 also require an iPhone on iOS 17?

[japanime]

I updated my HomePod stereo pair to OS 17. However, I've kept my iPhone on iOS 16.6.1 for the time being.

I don't see the option to use "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri" in the Home App settings. Do I also need to update my iPhone to iOS 17 to take advantage of the updated HomePod firmware?

 

[japanime]

Found the answer on Reddit.

iOS 17 is also required.

 

[Karl90]

Found the answer on Reddit.

What is the answer

 

[Bl0ckHe1d]

What is the answer

I guess you'd need to look for it in Reddit

 

[japanime]

What is the answer

iOS 17 is also required.

 

[Karl90]

Thanks

 

[jdavid_rp]

Not really? Im on iOS 15 and the update shows up too

 

[japanime]

Not really? Im on iOS 15 and the update shows up too

Yes, the update for the HomePods shows up. However, even if you apply the update to the HomePods, you'll still need to update your iPhone to take advantage of the new "Siri/Hey Siri" functionality, and ostensibly other new features as well.