HomePod Apple Music Connectivity Issues

Yes. Mine do that from time to time. My solution is to just unplug the homepod(s), plug right back in. If it’s not Fixing it, then I unplug my wifi modem for a minute to reboot it.

The issue seems to be, it periodically loses its connection to the internet. This can also be also caused if you have Dual Bands on your wifi. It will disconnect from one radio, then struggle to find the higher speed. The solution for that is to disable one and make only one be the default (usually the lower speed).

using for apple tv shouldn’t affect it’s performance.

Hello capkin,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that you're experiencing issues playing Apple Music on your HomePod. You've done a great job trying to get this resolved. I'm happy to help.

If you haven't already, make sure both devices have the latest software version.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update HomePod

If the issue persists, restart both devices. Restarting can resolve many unexpected behaviors.

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Let us know the results. Please include any other troubleshooting steps you may have tried.

Have a nice day!

Nah. I use my HomePods as audio output for Apple TV all the time and it doesn’t cause this issue.

It could be that’s how yours respond to changes though.