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marked on Apple's website as "coming later this year." Several reports suggest it will be available in a free software update, but we don't know when." data-reactid="25">It appears, though, that you won't be able to get multi-room audio at launch, like you can with competing speakers. Using multiple HomePods to fill your home with audio, as well as the ability to pair two HomePods for stereo sound in the same room, are marked on Apple's website as "coming later this year." Several reports suggest it will be available in a free software update, but we don't know when.

HomePod will likely offer custom scenes for your home that can be quickly activated. The information was leaked by a developer who discovered a hidden image inside Apple's Home app." data-reactid="26">Just yesterday we learned that the HomePod will likely offer custom scenes for your home that can be quickly activated. The information was leaked by a developer who discovered a hidden image inside Apple's Home app.