TV HomePod Mini Stereo pair sound drifting

HomePod Mini stereo pair connected to new Web OS LG TV via ATV 4K works but stereo imaging sound constantly drifts from left to right.?

I have tried sound check in Home app and reduce loud sounds on ATV but same drifting result.

HomePods and ATV running 17.3.

Posted on Feb 18, 2024 7:27 AM

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Pilerman

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Feb 18, 2024 11:13 AM in response to Bob Valeri

I’m not sure if this will help with the “left to right fading issue”, but I’m wondering if you’ve tried calibrating your system?

Look around in the TV settings, probably in the audio section.

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