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HomePod mini play pause lag when paired with Mac mini

I took delivery of the new Mac mini M1 along with a HomePod mini and I've set it up as the audio output for my Mac mini, it works fine with music streaming, but when it comes to videos like watching YouTube, Vimeo or BBC iPlayer there is at least a 2 second delay when I start or stop play.

This is not a lip sync issue, When I hit play play back starts after 2 to 3 seconds and same with Pause, it carries on playing for the next couple of seconds before it pauses the video.

So far I've tried 3 different browsers, Safari, Chrome and Microsoft edge - no change

Contacted apple support and as per their advice restored Mac OS - no change

I've performed reset on HomePod mini - no change

Any suggestions or thoughts on how to resolve this problem will be greatly appreciated.

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 9:00 AM

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hani7up

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Mar 15, 2021 5:10 AM in response to tekie

I took mine back to the shop where I bought it from. The guys at the shop said they can't refund me as they have to register the incident and send it to Apple first. So I am waiting for a decision and hope Apple or the shop will refund me and then I'll get myself another third party Bluetooth speaker.

tekie Author

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Nov 22, 2020 2:36 AM in response to tekie

Any other HomePod mini users experiencing this issue?

jalous

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Nov 25, 2020 1:36 PM in response to tekie

I have the issue as well with my MacBook pro

sacha169

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Nov 25, 2020 2:22 PM in response to tekie

I have the exact same issue from MacBook Pro 2020 13" to HomePod Mini. Would love to know what the cause of this because I know airplay 2 is better than this.

DTPhoto

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Nov 28, 2020 3:45 PM in response to tekie

I have the same issue. It is the same on my full size HomePod too. I also have a delay playing sound from apple tv to HomePod Mini too. So annoying.

Kangri_

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Dec 6, 2020 9:21 AM in response to tekie

the same here, a delay when i skip songs

rbornwin

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Dec 22, 2020 5:21 PM in response to tekie

My HomePod mini does this too. I just got it as an early Christmas present.

I'm really disappointed.

I expect more from my Apply products to be honest...

I hope they can fix it. :(

I'm really sad.

tekie Author

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Dec 23, 2020 4:31 AM in response to sashanoir

I've tried playing video in safari but delay exists, same happens when I play music from my iPhone 11 to homepod mini

rbornwin

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4 points

Dec 23, 2020 6:46 AM in response to tekie

Do you think they are going to fix it?

i have No issues with my regular sized HomePod...

dk401

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Jan 2, 2021 11:27 PM in response to tekie

I'm having the same issue of a 2-3 second delay when skipping tracks using Spotify and my MacBook Pro.

keqiu

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4 points

Jan 3, 2021 11:23 PM in response to tekie

I got my HomePod mini during Christmas and experienced exactly the same problem. Around 1 - 2 s delay for play and pause.

Jan 10, 2021 12:02 PM in response to tekie

One more guy with exactly the same problem. My video played on Macbook pro 2020 (13 inch) is not synced with Homepod mini at all! The delay is about 2-3 seconds. Any clue when it's fixed?

Darshada

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Jan 10, 2021 12:15 PM in response to anatoliikryvirig

Any idea on how to bring this problem to Apple’s attention?

It’s been years since Airplay 2 has been released. It should have been resolved a long time ago...

Jan 26, 2021 12:33 PM in response to tekie

I have the same problem with my macbook pro 13' 2020. And furthermore there are interruptions while watching videos and stuff. so it has delay and interruptions, i will return it.

Jan 27, 2021 7:34 PM in response to Vancouver22

That should be no excuse to what I happening if they are to sell a product it should be free of any imperfections.

HomePod mini play pause lag when paired with Mac mini