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tmutti Author

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HomePods Stuck Configuring after 16.2 and move to new HomeKit framework

Yesterday I updated all my devices to the latest IOS and macOS. They all updated (iPads, Apple TVs, iPhones, Macs, HomePods - minis, and OG). I then migrated to the new HomeKit framework. It seemed to work, but all my HomePods said "Configuring" for hours in the Home app. I left it overnight, only to find them in the same state this morning.

This morning, I tried powering them off and on, and it didn't fix anything. I removed all the HomePods from my home and my iCloud account. I then reset and re-setup both an OG HomePod and a mini. Both remained stuck in "configuring status" for over an hour.

Following some internet advice, I re-removed both from my iCloud and reset them. To reduce the problem's complexity, I unplugged all the HomePods except one mini. I restored it using my Mac to a clean new copy of 16.2. I set that one up. Now over an hour later, it's still "configuring."

What next? I guess I could remove and reset all my Apple TVs too? I don't want to delete the home as that would be a huge undertaking on a WAG to re-establish. I'll do it if it's the only option, but I'm hoping another option exists.

Is anyone else having a similar issue? Any ideas?

I'll probably call Apple Support this evening when I have more time, but I suspect they will tell me to delete the home, which will be a bear.

HomePod mini

Posted on Dec 14, 2022 6:39 AM

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jld341

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 7:07 AM

So just to update you I found a thread about it on I think reddit. So they worked with someone and ended up.

1) Remove all homepods and then unplug.

2) Plug back in and after about 10 seconds push and hold on screen, red swirl will start spinning and say resetting homepod and to hold till you hear three beeps.

3) Do this to all homepods

4) Unplug apple TV's or any other HUBs that you have

5) Setup all your home pods again.

I did this and it resolved the issue and then plugged apple TV's back in. It is pretty poor that it seems that apple is aware of the issue and still pushing the update out. Thankfully I am still at 4 home pods, was about to add 3 more, but I am slightly worried since this happened on the 14.x update too and now this update. It must be something in their software that causes the issue. I would hate as I get larger house and more devices that I would need to reset, thankfully everything else homekit is through home assistant and so it is not affected, if I used matter and had to reset all my smart home devices, I would be very upset.

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