HomePod mini not connecting to airplay

Hello vickyvictoria,

Knowing that resetting and removing the device provides a temporary resolution, greatly helps with guiding us through troubleshooting. In addition to those steps, have you verified the HomePod mini is updated to the latest version? If not, updating is a great step that can help with resolving many issues. You can find the steps for updating listed below and outlined in the following article.

1. "Make sure that your device is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS. 
2. Open the Home app. 
3. Tap or click the More button , then Home Settings  > Software Update.
4. If there's a new update, select Update. If there isn't a new update, you can select HomePod to turn on automatic updates and get the latest software automatically when it's available. Software Update also tells you if your HomePod is already up to date, and shows you the installed HomePod software."

Update HomePod

Let us know how that goes!

vickyvictoria,

Thanks for providing those additional details.

Going forward, when you say that you removed and reset the HomePod, are you restarting it with the steps shown here, If HomePod mini or HomePod isn't responding under the "Restart HomePod mini or HomePod" section, or are you resetting the HomePod with the steps in this next link here: Reset HomePod - Apple Support

If the issue persists after resetting the HomePod, the next best option would be to reach out to Apple Support directly from this link here: Get Support - Apple

From that link you'll want to select Choose a product > HomePod > Internet & Streaming > Using AirPlay. From there select Continue, and you should see a couple options to reach out, depending on your location.

Take care!

Hello vickyvictoria,

At this point, we'd recommend contacting Apple Support directly. You can do that here:

Contact Apple Support

Cheers.