Only one Homepod Mini of the stereo pair plays music

Does anyone have an idea about the following problem? I have created a stereo pair of 2 Homepod Minis via the Homeapp. Both speakers play via the music app, with Roon only the left mini plays. I have disconnected and reconnected the pair, restarted the Roon server (Macmini) and disconnected and reconnected the pair in the audio settings, all to no avail

Yes, I have also had this experience (repeatedly). Including a pair of boxes that are connected to a 4k Apple TV.
Removing, restarting and adding them again in the Roon app did not produce the desired result: one box remained silent. Or the paired boxes were suddenly listed in Roon as individual HomePods.
I repeatedly restarted my ROCK server and the HomePods: without success.

The quickest way to get all the boxes working again was as follows:

  • Reset the HomePod Minis (factory setting)
  • Reinstall and configure as stereo setup.
  • It probably helped that the Roon server remained switched off until the HomePod configuration was complete.
  • Finally, add the HomePods in Roon again.
    Time required: approx. 10 minutes (with practice) :wink:

Thank you very much zonurben, it works after resetting

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