External CD/DVD drive not working with Sequoia 15.4.1 update.

How is the drive connected exactly?

Go to System Settings ➜ Privacy & Security ➜ Files & Folders ➜ Music and make sure Removable Volumes is checked.

Also, go to Settings ➜ Privacy & Security ➜ Accessories ➜ Allow Accessories to Connect and make sure it's set to allow or ask.

Finally, make sure the disc that was inserted is an actual Music CD, anything else, like a DVD or Data disc will not appear in the Music App.

What other USB devices are connected to the USB-C to USB-A hub..?

Too many other bus powered usb devices, could be drawing power away form the CD/DVD drive.

Try plugging the CD/DVD drive directly into the Mac using a USB-C to USB-A adapter instead of the hub.

for some examples:

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z768LCW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?

https://www.target.com/p/philips-usb-c-to-3-0-usb-a-female-adapter/-/A-79804275

olwags wrote:

The hub I use regularly shows up (multiple USB 3.0s), but the CD drive doesn't.

I looked up that product and it has this:

"Wide Compatible. This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / XP / Vista / Windows /10/8/7, Mac OS (8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader." 

Maybe this text simply hasn't been updated in a while. But 10.14? I realize it worked on later MacOS you had but I am wondering why they simply don't say 15.4.1.

Also, after a MacOS update, sometimes one has to go into Settings to specifically allow external devices to connect.

Gotega claims to have 24/7 support so you might try contacting them directly. They also have some minimal online support suggestions for Macs: http://gotega-dvd.com/index.php?c=category&id=5#mac

I recently updated my 2023 Mac Book Pro to Sequoia 15.4.1 as well. I had an external DVD drive as the only item connected to it through USBC. I had used the drive for over a year without issue. I used it for a few days before updating and it worked. I updated a few days ago. Trying to use the drive last night but after inserting a DVD it just cycled endlessly without anything appearing in Finder or any errors. I took the DVD out, closed the tray, left it plugged into the laptop, and later noticed the drive would activate for a few seconds every few minutes. As though it was checking to see if disc had been inserted. Again, it was empty.

I was frustrated thinking the drive went bad, bought a different external DVD drive today, and having the exact same symptoms. I can only conclude it was something in the update.

Does it show in Disk Utility or System Report>Hardware>USB?.

Does it show up in disk utility?

What third party external CD/DVD drive..?

Is the CD/DVD drive connected directly to the MacBook Pro or to a Dock/Hub..?

FWIW our LG SP80NB80 works fine connected to several different Mac mini's running Sequoia 15.4.1.

Files and Folders does not have a Music option.

Privacy and Security does not have an Accessories option.

Mac is updated to Seqoia 15.4.1

External CD/DVD disc drive does not show in finder. It spins, appears to be on but I can't access the content.