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ashtv Author

Level 1

9 points

tvOS 14.5 - Homepod Audio sync issues

Hey guys,

Just updated my Apple TV 4K to 14.5 and it has completely thrown my Homepods out of sync with my TV speakers.

I've run the wireless audio calibration multiple times (with my iPhone), reset and wiped the whole device, calibrated on different format modes, and it still isn't syncing. The Homepods are playing sound perhaps 30ms ahead of the TV speakers across ALL apps.

Please help! It was all beautifully synced before the update :(

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 14

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 1:15 AM

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Vancouver22

Level 8

36,758 points

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 8:35 AM

Not sure if you reset the Apple TV or HomePods or both?

The HomePods may have updated also, if you had them enabled to automatically update. If not, then update the HomePods to 14.5 as well. If it’s still not working restart or reset HomePods Reset HomePod - Apple Support

Update the software on the iOS device you set up HomePods with
Try restarting them first.

A Reset or removal will require setting them up again

You can choose to do a hard Reset by pressing the top or via the home app- long press on HomePod icon, scroll to gear icon, scroll, to bottom - Remove.

To Restart them, from the Home App in HomePod settings - choose Reset - then Restart

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Neku1993

Level 1

4 points

May 16, 2021 2:49 PM in response to ashtv

Same here, tried the calibration a dozen times. Factory reset Apple TV (4k) and HomePod to be sure; made no difference. I airplay between my Mac, HomePod and A-TV a lot so this is really irritating.

Apple please fix.

May 16, 2021 3:37 PM in response to ashtv

Same issue since updating to tvOS 14.5, turned on beta updates and the issue still remains on 14.5.1 and now 14.6 🤦🏾‍♂️

This is absolutely frustrating having whole house audio out of sync!! I was about to buy a few more HomePod minis to fill more rooms, but I won’t buy anymore if this isn’t fixed ASAP!

NOTE: My bedroom Apple TV and HomePod (full size) don’t have this issue on 14.5

LVB1770

Level 1

18 points

Jun 9, 2021 8:56 AM in response to DocMultimedia

Problem exists in 14.6 as well. It's not just Homepods. It's ANY sound system. Can't watch movies from my Mac mini library through my HiFi stereo system either. Sound starts out fine then gradually gets out of sync. Go back 10 seconds and it's fine at start then gradually gets out of sync again. It's impossible to use. There is NO tweaking fix for this. My solution (not for everyone), was to replace my Apple TVs with new, old ones that still have 14.4 on them, turn off auto OS updates. When Apple Stores open up again, I will "donate" the old ones to them.

ashtv Author

Level 1

9 points

Apr 28, 2021 10:10 AM in response to Vancouver22

Thanks so much for your response.

Yup, I’ve reset the lot and both HomePods, the Apple TV, and iPhone are all running 14.5. So frustrating!

May 1, 2021 8:39 PM in response to JoppeA

Yep, same here. One HomePod mini, AppleTV 4K. All on 14.5, after resetting a couple of times. Rebooted the router. Before 14.5, the wireless sync tool did a great job, now it doesn’t. Very annoying.

May 1, 2021 11:52 PM in response to ashtv

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bbhhi

Level 1

4 points

May 7, 2021 10:30 AM in response to quaffle

Tried this approach, turning off match content - sync again - turn sync back on. Audio still out of sync from ATV to home pods

Celkins0

Level 1

4 points

May 8, 2021 8:56 AM in response to DougCG

Same for me! Very frustrating. I’m not sure why this has occurred especially given the cost of two homepods. Agree, sync calibration seems to make it worse than if you didn’t do it.

Celkins0

Level 1

4 points

May 8, 2021 9:03 AM in response to Celkins0

Also, agree with others when played with front audio, it was excellent 3D sound effect. That’s why I bought these

slunky1

Level 1

4 points

May 10, 2021 2:23 PM in response to ashtv

Same here! Updated to 14.5 and it's unusable.

Levy17

Level 1

4 points

May 10, 2021 4:40 PM in response to ashtv

I’ve had the same issue. Called apple support and was unable to get a solution from them.

Robs1978

Level 1

4 points

May 11, 2021 12:47 AM in response to moinfrance

can you try to reset audio sync on aTV. Don't run a new setup. just try it without audiosync. How big is the sync issue now! In my case it got better bit is still not 100% perfect.

May 11, 2021 1:07 AM in response to Robs1978

I tried allready but there’s still an echo between the tv speaker and homepods. It make AirPlay unable. So frustrating !

and the fact that Apple seems to discover it is very surprising…

Robs1978

Level 1

4 points

May 15, 2021 1:44 PM in response to Celkins0

not working with my Samsung 8K QLED environment via HDMI connection! Would like to change the software to version before the up date to 14.5.

May 19, 2021 3:15 AM in response to ashtv

Same for me thanks !!!

tvOS 14.5 - Homepod Audio sync issues