HomePod causes major Wifi problems and doesn't work

My new HomePod Mini has caused havoc with my WiFi. It blocks my AppleTV from Wifi access even though the HomePod can't connect to the Wifi either. I had to unplug the HomePod and restart my internet and router, hard reset the AppleTV. Now the AppleTV connects to my Wifi. I guess I just use the HomePod as a doorstop now.

HomePod mini, 14

Posted on Dec 21, 2020 8:17 AM

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turingtest2

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Dec 22, 2020 6:11 AM in response to DudeSteven

Is your Wi-Fi set up with WPA/WPA2 and with any client isolation feature turned off? See If you can’t set up HomePod - Apple Support.

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