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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.”

Black smart speaker on a wooden shelf in a home setting, with books, cables, and another similar speaker blurred in the background
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

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