Delay in sound when outputting Mac system audio to HopePod

Issue:

When I'm outputting my Mac's system audio to my two HomePod Minis via the top bar menu, the audio starts/stops with a very noticeable lag. However, when I open Apple's Podcast app on the same Mac and output the audio via Podcast's build it Airplay button to the same pair of HomePod Minis, it pretty much starts/stops instantaneously.


Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open Apple's own Podcast app on Mac (macOS Sonoma 14.0 (23A344), Podcasts Version 1.1.0 (4023.140.8), all home accessories are up to date)
  2. Output system audio to paired set of HopePod Minis
  3. Press start and notice multiple seconds of delay (3-5) seconds of delay


Expectations:

Audio starts/stops instantaneously when system audio is output to HomePod Minis. This is especially frustrating when following tutorials, classes, etc., where frequent pausing/resuming is normal behavior.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 12:54 PM

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Delay in sound when outputting Mac system audio to HopePod

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