Having trouble reconnecting with my Homepod

I have first generation HomePod which worked fine until for security reason i changed my wireless network details both the name and Wireless password . Since then, although I have been able ot reconnect every other device , HomePod simply does not want to know. When i press the top, i get "I am having trouble connecting to WiFi".

When i use the Home app on my phone and press add accessory i get a screen with a white rectangle that moves around but pointing it at the HomePod does nothing. When i press "more options" all I get is constant buffering. I can't reset HomePod either as it's not in Home to reset . "My Home" just has that and nothing else

HomePod, 17

Posted on Feb 21, 2024 1:17 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2024 2:43 PM

You should be able to reset your Homepod if you have physical access to it .


  1. Unplug your HomePod and wait five seconds.
  2. Plug your HomePod back in.
  3. Place and hold your finger on the Touch Panel.
  4. Keep your finger on the Touch Panel while the spinning Siri light turns from white to red. Don't remove your finger.
  5. Remove your finger from your HomePod after you hear Siri say that your HomePod is about to reset and you hear three beeps.


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Feb 21, 2024 2:43 PM in response to angloargie

You should be able to reset your Homepod if you have physical access to it .


  1. Unplug your HomePod and wait five seconds.
  2. Plug your HomePod back in.
  3. Place and hold your finger on the Touch Panel.
  4. Keep your finger on the Touch Panel while the spinning Siri light turns from white to red. Don't remove your finger.
  5. Remove your finger from your HomePod after you hear Siri say that your HomePod is about to reset and you hear three beeps.


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