4 Ways to Fix HomePod Not Showing Up in the Home App

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Fix 1: Reset HomePod

While you can easilyreset your HomePodfrom the Home app, the process becomes a little complex if your device isn’t appearing in the app. For this, you can use the steps below to complete the reset process.

Step 1:Unplug thepower adapterfor your HomePod or HomePod Mini. Wait for around 10-20 seconds and plug it back in.

Step 2:Wait 10 seconds and touch and hold on top of the HomePod. White spinning light should turn Red. Lift your finger when you hearthree beepsand Siri talks aboutresettingthe HomePod.

Fix 2: Enable Home in iCloud

Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone. Go to your profile and selectiCloud. ExpandShow Alland enable theHome appin iCloud.

Note:It may take a while for the HomePod to appear on your iPad and Mac’s Home app.

Fix 3: Reinstall the Home App

You can reinstall the Home app on your iPhone and check if the HomePod shows up.

Long-press on theHome appand selectRemove app. Then Tap Delete app. Now Head to theApp Storeand install theHome app.

Fix 4: Restore HomePod With a Mac or PC

If the tricks above don’t work, you can use your Mac or PC torestoreHomePod.

Step 1:Use the supplied USB-C cable and connect your HomePod to a Mac or PC. OpenFinderon the Mac or the latest iTunes app on Windows. Select your HomePod and hitRestoreHomePod.

Note:Your Mac or PC sends an alert when the restore process completes on the HomePod.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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