This might not be the best week for software updates.
A number of users have begun to complain that their HomePod smart speakers have begun bricking after installing Apple’s recent 14.6 software release of the HomePod software. While the device itself has been discontinued for a few months now, there’s no actual reason why the device should die at this point.
Users highlighting the issue stated they had paired the smart speaker with an Apple TV running tvOS 14.6, though it’s not presently clear whether the issue was a result of pairing both the products or something specifically related to the HomePod.
Apple has yet to publicly acknowledge or comment on the issue.
Via The Mac Observer and 9to5Mac