How do I fix the audio delay on a HomePod mini on a Mac mini with Final Cut Pro?

How do I fix the audio delay on a HomePod mini hooked to a Mac mini while editing in Final Cut Pro? The audio plays correct on normal display speakers, but on the HomePod mini it has a really long delay compared to the video portion playing in Final Cut Pro.

Doug

HomePod mini

Posted on Dec 8, 2021 9:41 PM

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Dec 9, 2021 1:53 AM in response to DougCS

My understanding is that the HomePod communicates with devices via your Wi-Fi network .

As this will not be instantaneous then audio delay will be the result.

I do not own a HomePod so do not know if this delay can be compensated for in the set up, but in any case might not be reliable enough ,even if it were possible, to work with FCP without you tearing your hair out in frustration.

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