HomePod HomePod mini connection

[J Ham]

I just got a pair of HomePod minis, and one is constantly dropping connection. Then if I pair them in stereo, they are always disconnecting, and the audio stops. (Airplaying from MacBook Pro)

Could this be related to the new HomeKit Archeticrue? I upgraded to that before setting up the HomePods, so I don't have a baseline to compare to. I have the XB8 router from Xfinity, so I don't think it's a wifi issue. If it is, only the HomePods are struggling.

 

[howywood]

I experienced this right out of the box. No only dissatisfied with the sound, but also the lack of them 'just working'. Immediate return for me!

 

[Friend Trend]

Bumping this since I'm having the same issue (was about to start a new post). When I try streaming from the music app on my Mac, it works for about a second, and then it drops the connection. Updated to the latest MacOS and HomePod firmware but it hasn't helped.

 

[lazygolfer]

I always had this kind of issues with my homepod.. I started to use a pair as stereo and only one would sound at the beginning and then the second one starts to work after a few secs (or min). Could this be related to wifi?