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Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime

Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?

Mac mini, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 2:07 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 2:16 PM

GinJac Said:

"Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime: Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?"

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I. Reset the Speaker Connecition:

Power with speaker plugged in, for a fresh connection.

Power Off: the Mac
Unplug: the speaker
Wait: 30 seconds
Plug In: the speaker
Wait: 30 seconds
Power On: the Mac

Then...

II. Choose the Speaker for Output:

Go to: System Preferences
Select: Sound
Select: Output
Select: this speaker

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Feb 11, 2021 2:16 PM in response to GinJac

GinJac Said:

"Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime: Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?"

-------

I. Reset the Speaker Connecition:

Power with speaker plugged in, for a fresh connection.

Power Off: the Mac
Unplug: the speaker
Wait: 30 seconds
Plug In: the speaker
Wait: 30 seconds
Power On: the Mac

Then...

II. Choose the Speaker for Output:

Go to: System Preferences
Select: Sound
Select: Output
Select: this speaker

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Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime

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