When watching the YouTube app on my 2022 AppleTV 4k w/ethernet and I attempt to add a HomePod (1st gen) using my iPhone 13 the audio cuts out. If I deselect the homePod the audio comes back through the sound bar normally.
I can add a HomePod while using another app on the AppleTV and then go back into YouTube and it will work.
Anyone else have this issue?
Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16
I have a similar issue: my HomePod (1) and Apple TV 4K has 16.3.2 (currently latest) and YouTube App fully updated (I verified it in App store) and as soon as I start the YouTube app on the TV I get an error message saying that connection to Homepod is lost. All other apps I use (also non Apple apps) works fine with HomePod as sound output from Apple TV 4k. I believe it is an issue with the YouTube app
I totally agree with you in that it’s most likely YouTube that is the issue. It seems like app makers are not as committed to making great AppleTV apps. Accuweather isn’t even updating their app anymore. 😵💫
Hello dcloverick,
To help resolve this issue, make sure the Apple TV, HomePod and iPhone is up-to-date. Apple's updates contain software that is crucial to the operation of your devices:
1.Update your Apple TV - Apple Support
2. Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
3. Update HomePod - Apple Support
Next, make sure the YouTube app is updated: How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities, and have a great day!
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