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Set up 2 HomePod Minis as stereo pair/default audio for latest Apple TV 4K. Every time I use it, I have to reset the default audio: disable the HDMI/Arc and then enable it again, annoying. Any workaround for this?
HomePod mini, 17
See If HDMI ARC or eARC isn't working as expected Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K
When you set this up for the first time you need to make sure you enabled HomeKit & AirPlay in settings and assign a room that’s the same room as HomePods and all devices are signed in with the same Apple ID and connected to the same home wifi network.
Check Play audio on HomePod using an iOS or iPadOS device and set Allow Speaker access to Everyone
I’m wondering if somehow you’ve missed some of the settings listed above.
Also make sure all software is updated to the latest Apple TV, HomePods and the device used to set these up, if this is an iPhone.
You might have to turn on ARC, eARC, or HDMI-CEC in the settings of your TV
https://care.onscreeninc.com/en/articles/5750759-how-to-enable-hdmi-cec-on-various-tvs#
So this is when you use with your Apple tv box? You should be able to manually select them in the control center
using the Siri Remote Control Center at a glance - Apple Support depending on which model you have
Otherwise it might help to restart devices every now and then . You should Restart Apple TV and restart HomePods - you can do this by unplugging both of them for about 10 seconds.
You mention using the Arc for your HDMI cable, if this is for non Apple TV box usage to use for just the tv then you can also restart your television.
Review settings: Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K
And: Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K
No sound or illumination from the HomePod minis, nothing until I reset the default audio & re-enable the HDMI/Arc option. Have to do this every time I turn on the television. With all these software updates, by now I hoped Apple would have licked this problem.
Nope. Apple TV 4K 3Gen + extra HomePod mini brand new, just installed. Reset both HomePod Minis (same exact models, color) & still same problem: no sound, no illumination. Have to once again go to Settings/turn off HDMI/Arc and then enable it. Every time.
Yes - wifi issues can cause this type of fault. Does the Apple TV report it cannot find the Homepods? If so it is likely a wifi issue. If your wifi router has a "smart" feature (supposedly to optimise connections) try disabling it. Homepods seem to have difficulty with this feature.
If the Apple TV does not report a connection issue then it might have a hardware/memory fault that causes it to forget the default audio output setting.
Maybe also try creating a new user profile (family member?) on the Apple TV and see if that retains the default audio output.
None of these. Made all the adjustments and same result: Apple TV won't hold the HomePod Mini stereo pair as default audio. A Sony XBR-43X800D television. Followed the Bravia settings recommendation in the suggested link. Have to disable/enable the Apple TV HDMI/Arc option each time I use it and then they work.
I just experienced a related problem. I updated my Apple TV to 17.6 and my stereo Homepods vanished from the list of available speakers. Then I noticed a new message "finish setting up Homekit". Somehow the ATV had forgotten that it was in the "Lounge" room. I selected this but it still wasn't fixed. I had to restart the ATV and Homepods to fix it.
Also it is possible that my wifi extender caused confusion. I turned it off, just in case, so that may have been part of the fix. As I mention above, Homepods seem sensitive to some wifi systems.
What goes wrong when you try to use it? You’ve only explained what you did to resolve it.
You should also reboot your wifi. Restarts can often fix any issues that might arise.
Yea, they're all connected to the "living room". All 3 devices hunky dory but it just won't save them as the default audio setup. Have to refresh it each time I turn on the telly.
Default Audio: Stereo HomePod Mini Pair with Apple TV problem
