HomePod mini stuck in ''configuring''

I am on IOS 17.1.1. I bought a HomePod today. I experienced the issue as well. It stuck at the "setting up" for 10 minutes. I followed the reset instructions (unplug, wait 10s, plug, wait 10s, hold until 3 beeps) shared by the community; then it finished the configuration right away. :) Hope my experience may help other who are also experiment this issue.

I am from Serbia and I have to change from RS to US. Only this worked

Hey there rharripersad,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

Based on the steps you've taken so far, if the HomePod is still stuck in "Configuring" mode, you'll want to contact Apple directly for troubleshooting: Get Support

Take care!

I fixed it!!!! Okay so if you have recently changed any equipment such as a modem or in my case a router. Your HomePod will NOT connect to the WiFi, and will have issues connecting. So if you reset the HomePod it will stay stuck on configuring because it’s trying to connect to the OLD router even though you reset it. Based on a bug. The way I fixed this was actually simple and it was a heck might as well. I have an Apple TV and it’s on WiFi, but I use my HomePod as a speaker and it wasn’t working. So I took the Apple TV and I wired it to the router manually. So I powered it, connected the Ethernet and the HDMI and I waited a while I even played a video for a bit. Then after that. The configuration stopped and it was completed. So configuring basically means it cannot connect to your WiFi. So getting an Apple device hardwired to it will help connect it. Maybe not a fix for everyone but I do know it’s WiFi related

Alright.Let me show u how u gonna do.I had same problem like you before. I was searching the answer everywhere.

here is the steps how I solved my homepod’s problem.( I think it’s internet problem )

1 . Delete HomePod from your HomeKit . 2. Restart your iPad or Mac.(I used my iPad) then join your iPhone’s hotspot.3. Reset your HomePod .(plug out 10’ blah blah u know the steps )4. scan and add . Now u can see nothing change .same like before still “configuring” NO WORRIES. 5. Now use your iPad to connect ur home wifi instead of using cellphone hotspot. 6 now go to check your HomeKit u can see more additional setting come out form HomePod’s settings (if not ? Wait for a sec. It will show up.) So, later u can see HomePod will despair from HomeKit on ur iPad after changing the wifi. So now go to ur cellphone’s HomeKit to check it. That’s it .hope that helps you. Wink

Have you tried moving to another WiFi ?

then reset HomePod

add it to new home ?

also try to use another region .. English USA , English uk

I tried EVERYTHING what was mention on internet and only thing what work for me to change to US region and after setup and configuring to go back to mine region.

I think the latter issues are related to it not being fully set up yet. 20 mins isn’t too bad at this stage. Try not to look at it for an hour or so, and if it’s still stuck try unplugging for 10 seconds. Plug back in.

Do check location services on your iPhone are in order though. It should look like this in Apple ID - Find My, Keychain needs to be enabled also.

rharripersad wrote:

I guess I will leave it alone and try another network when I can. is it a possible bug with this software version tho?

Not sure if it’s a bug. Some will get stuck like this stalling on completing the set up.

it might be worth rebooting the wifi and you could also try resetting network settings on your iPhone - rejoin your wifi once the iPhone restarts. Wifi needs to be on the same network with iPhone & homepod.

I forgot to mention I did all this as well but I’m not sure what finally worked. It’s more frustrating if you keep checking on it lol. It might be done by morning. See if it eventually does complete on its own.

Your Apple TV will act as a Hub in the meantime to add accessories etc.

Yeah, I tried everything as well. Only switching the region or switching to an account with a different region works. Creating new home does not help. My HomePod is on software version 17 now, but that didn't change anything.

Can you please let me know which region accounts you had issues with?

It is clearly something Apple needs to address but I am in the US so changing my region isn't really an option. Completely removing everything and starting over did work and I did not need to reset my Apple TV. Hopefully Apple figures this out soon.

Ok - easy peasy - original HomePod - iOS 17.1 - no need to switch to another country

1. unplug for 10 seconds and plug back in.
2. wait another 10 seconds before holding down - keep holding - Siri will tell you (in about 25 seconds) that HomePod is being reset and to wait for the 3 beebs before releasing finger.
3. after a few minutes a pop up screen appeared on my iPad saying the HomePod is ready to configure - hit continue. Another pop up screen appears asking you to enter a 4 digit code which Siri will provide you.
4. then it takes about 10-15 minutes to complete
5. I had 2 HomePods and repeated the process - on the 2nd it asked if I wanted to pair with my other HomePod - I clicked Yes.
6. sit back and wait 10-15 minutes to complete.

Hi @rihana225,

you don’t have to give a cc details, you may need to give an address but you have the option to skip the cc details and not specify a payment method. It might not be obvious but it is there. Perhaps the option to pay using a gift card, but you don’t need to enter details.

second, reset the HomePod and setup using a different network, ideally on the 2.4GHz frequency. You can ‘move’ the HomePod to your preferred network afterwards.

it may take 1 or 2 attempts. But that worked for me.

hotspot to the phone might help, but I haven’t tested this option.

I hope that helps, it is very frustrating. It’s been working fine for me since I got them reconfigured.

I’ve applied updates etc without issue.

Apparently, the network can be a factor, it may be worth trying it on another network.