some songs that play on my iPhone won't play on HomePods

I have songs that will play on my iPhone, but then when I try to switch them to play through my HomePods, won't play, even though if I switch back to my iPhone they will still play. Most songs play as expected on both. Any thoughts as to why and how I fix this?

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Jun 29, 2020 12:24 PM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2020 12:46 PM


Is this for Airplay?

Check your Airplay settings

  1. In the Home app on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap .
  2. Tap Allow Speaker & TV Access.- choose Everyone on this network


Play audio on HomePod from another device

  • On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, use Control Center to select HomePod (and other AirPlay 2 speakers) as an audio destination. See the iPhone User GuideiPod touch User Guide, or iPad User Guide for information about using Control Center.
  • To play audio from other devices that support AirPlay 2, see the documentation for that device for details about selecting HomePod as an audio destination.



If it’s still not working you will need to be more clear on what “switching” means; Airplay or Handoff? Or are you asking Siri?

You might also want to reboot your wifi modem

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Jun 29, 2020 12:46 PM in response to mb34


Is this for Airplay?

Check your Airplay settings

  1. In the Home app on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap .
  2. Tap Allow Speaker & TV Access.- choose Everyone on this network


Play audio on HomePod from another device

  • On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, use Control Center to select HomePod (and other AirPlay 2 speakers) as an audio destination. See the iPhone User GuideiPod touch User Guide, or iPad User Guide for information about using Control Center.
  • To play audio from other devices that support AirPlay 2, see the documentation for that device for details about selecting HomePod as an audio destination.



If it’s still not working you will need to be more clear on what “switching” means; Airplay or Handoff? Or are you asking Siri?

You might also want to reboot your wifi modem

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