Hello!
My OG HomePods have recently been updated to 16.3 and I’ve bumped into a problem.
When asking Siri to control any smart home item it responds “I’m sorry but I cannot complete your request at this time, try again in a little bit”. If I immediately try again it works.
I have two of the original HomePods and a bunch of minis. Only experiencing this with the originals. Have restored them as well with no success.
I installed 16.3.2 in my iPhone , 3 Apple TVs, and updated 11 HomePods, 8 originals, about 9 hours ago. Had to reset two EVE LED strips. So far all the 60+ HomeKit devices are working. The majority of the devices are Lutron Caseta light switches and lamp modules.
Very happy to not have to speak double SIRI commands to operate the lights.
Hope this puts the “new architecture” install that I blindly did before Apple pulled that change back. Also glad I didn’t run out and buy 8 replacement large HomePods.
Would have been nice if Apple had been public about this bug. It would have saved hours of many original home pod owners experimenting with work arounds. I just don’t get why Apple is so tight lipped when regression bugs slip through into releases that effect the usability of their products.
A little empathy and honesty when there is a screw up that affects a group of customers. In this case it was early adopters of the 16.2 release that owned original HomePods.
Tried this fix. It did not work for me. No Siri action still. However, I'm glad to see that others are having success. I'll have to check back with Apple Support on my ticket and see what they say...
Ok so hold off on update. Now my OG HomePod is showing no response. And I’ve unplugged it and plugged back in. Which now is creating my Logitech circle view doorbell camera to go no response. All HomePod minis working fine. I’m a little ****** now. What is going on with apple and engineering?!
I'd be interested to know if any of you are still having issues. My HomePod mini still refuses to do Siri commands unless I reset it, delete it from Homekit, re-add to Homekit, and then I get results for about 6 minutes. This has been going on since my first posting in February. Do I have a nice-looking doorstop?
Wonderful, at least your issues were solved. Yep, all of your suggestions were done step by step, including a replacement, no fix. It is interesting that my original HomePod, a standard size unit, is not affected, it works fine. I’ve been “working” with Apple, but for the first time since the first Apple product we bought (Apple lle), I am not optimistic…
I spent 1.5 hours on the phone on Monday with Apple Support, tried everything they requested (the third call in 30 days or so, the same steps) and after they consulted somebody, probably level 2 support, they gave up and sent me to the local Apple store for a replacement; this will be the second one. Tuesday: I spent one hour at the Apple store with a somewhat condescending Genius and his partner (who could not stop talking about Google products); the Genius actually restored the HomePod Mini, which I explained had been done several times while on the phone with Apple Support, then he sent me home with my HomePod Mini, after ordering a replacement. Interestingly this Apple store does not replace products with in-stock inventory, which is a lousy customer relations policy; I checked on-line, and they had inventory for sale. When I get the replacement, I will ensure that the automatic update in the Home app is off. Is anybody from Apple reading this???
March 10: Problem was fixed incorrectly as follows: picked up my second HomePod Mini replacement, installed it in the Home app, no automatic updates, and running OS 16.0, which was the preloaded OS, so no temp or humidity, but Siri works.
Yep, same here. Only on OG HomePods. HomePod Mini's are working fine. I might be cynical but aren't Apple releasing a new HomePod next week??????????????
I have the same problem. If I immediately give Siri the same command the request works.
Exact same issue here as the rest of you. Ironic that the NEW HomePod is now out and they send a bug/software glitch code to the old original HomePod... Really Apple ?
Yes I’ve noticed this as well. If you immediately give the command a second time it works
I am having the same issue with original HomePods. Commands through my phone or watch work fine. I’ve updated all HomePods, iPhones, iPads and Apple TVs to the latest version. 😩
Same issue here with OG HomePod failing to complete the task via voice command. Frustrated.
Your suggestion is working for me. Thank you! Hope it continues tomorrow:)
Didn’t work for me unfortunately.
Its actually showing up as not responding and the setting are all greyed out yet I can play music to the lol.
Didn’t work for me either. This issue is really annoying. Hopefully they fix it soon.
HomePod Can’t Complete Your Request
