HomePod mini stuck in ''configuring''

After almost two weeks of frustration this actually worked thank you so much PS I'm also in Trinidad & Tobago

No is about country region that is only bug that apple is purposely doing

rharripersad wrote:

I guess I will leave it alone and try another network when I can. is it a possible bug with this software version tho?

Not sure if it’s a bug. Some will get stuck like this stalling on completing the set up.

it might be worth rebooting the wifi and you could also try resetting network settings on your iPhone - rejoin your wifi once the iPhone restarts. Wifi needs to be on the same network with iPhone & homepod.

I forgot to mention I did all this as well but I’m not sure what finally worked. It’s more frustrating if you keep checking on it lol. It might be done by morning. See if it eventually does complete on its own.

Your Apple TV will act as a Hub in the meantime to add accessories etc.

Literally exactly the same issue, but I tried on different network, didn’t work.

what did work is using iPhone 12 Pro Max that had iOS 16.0.1

configured within seconds… although this is NOT a final solution… i still do not have it in my home, since that 12 Pro Max had different account. Let me know if you figure it out

All these options didn't help and not only me, apparently. Changing the region does solve the problem, but this is a bad solution because all my subscriptions will stop working and my Apple Music library will be lost.

Yeah, I tried everything as well. Only switching the region or switching to an account with a different region works. Creating new home does not help. My HomePod is on software version 17 now, but that didn't change anything.

Can you please let me know which region accounts you had issues with?

Spend 3 hours trying to figure out why all 3 of my HomePods won’t work. They stay stuck on configuring. I’ve reset them via themselves, reset via MacBook and even spent time talking to Apple rep. I’ve never had more problems than I have when it comes to Apple. I’m switching back to Alexa. I’m over the constant troubleshooting and waste of time I’ve had on these products.

This post of yours suggesting the Restoring was the sole solution after too much time through several days researching this issue. All was well with the first (left) HomePod, but the second (right) was stuck in configuring at OS 15 several times after several resets, then again for many hours overnight. I followed these simple but marvelous instructions of yours… Issue resolved! As far as removing the HomePod, I did this as soon as it started the restoring process on my iMac. I removed it from the Home app, then from its attachment to my iCloud account in settings. The setup procedure was without a glitch afterwards. Good to go! Gracias!

Here's the Fix, and it worked reliably for me. The HomePods would remain at the "configuring...." status for hours. Nothing else (removing, resetting the HomePod first-gen, re-adding to a different room or home...nothing worked). Specifics: iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17.1, TvOS 17.1, HomePod 1st generation (two of them, to be paired for stereo).

Step 1: Do you have a 2.5GHz router with the old WPA security? That's what I used, though you may find some other older-generation connection might work. I had a router available that supported 2.5 and WPA, and no security gateway or other gateway filtering.

Step 2: From your iPhone, remove the 5GHz network (select the "i" and forget the network).

Step 3: Connect to the old-school 2.5 GHz WPA network on your iPhone. You'll get an informational message that its not very secure. It isn't-- and so, don't leave that running after you're done :)

Step 4: Remove the HomePod(s) from your Home app (if you haven't already). Disconnect HomePod(s) power and then power one up. Hold the top "button" down while booting, wait for 3 beeps.

Step 5: Confirm that your iPhone is on the 2.5GHz WiFi. Then, add the HomePod in your Home app. The "configuring..." message state should be done in a few minutes at most.

Step 6: Repeat with the other HomePods as needed.

Step 7: From your iPhone, disconnect from the 2.5GHz network. Connect to your 5GHz WiFi with the current generation security features.

Step 8: Go to the Home app and select the configuration gear for one of the HomePods. A message that they are on the 2.5GHz network will be displayed, with an option to move them to the new network. Do that, and repeat this step if it takes 2-3 tries. (Perhaps there is something with passing credentials to the HomePods? Can't tell.) But once they are transferred to the new network, you're done-- they are still no longer in "configuring" status, and you can pair them or change the room assignment.

You're done! And it takes a bit longer to describe the steps than to do them (if you have an old router handy, or if you can temporarily configure your 2.5GHz router radio to use WPA... but then after you're done, be sure to return to your original router security configuration!)

Unknows: Was WPA needed? Don't know-- that's what the old router supported, and it worked.

Was it 2.5GHz vs. 5GHz? Was it the security gateway? Don't know-- but disabling the security gateway options and rebooting the current-generation router didn't work. The old router did, and then moving the HomePods to the 5GHz network was easy.

YMMV, but will be curious if, like me, none of the other recommendations worked-- but this worked straightaway.

The solution is simple. Unplug all your devices (homepod, apple tv, router etc.) for at least 30 seconds. Then, after turning on the router, turn on your iPod and other Apple devices. Each device must obtain a new IP address. It helped me and the configuration was completed.

The solution is simple. Unplug all your devices (homepod, apple tv, router etc.) for at least 30 seconds. Then, after turning on the router, turn on your iPod and other Apple devices. Each device must obtain a new IP address. It helped me and the configuration was completed.