After the iOS 18 update HomePod is crackling during playback

Go on try it, ask your homepod to play 90's hits, will play classic french rap instead.

Also occasionally has a crackling sound throughout songs. This happens on all of my homepods, not just one.

Please fix it Apple. Please fix it soon.

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HomePod, 18

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 04:52 PM

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Sep 28, 2024 05:44 PM in response to jasonfromglenvale

Here is the place to report it...

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