HomePod mini Doesn’t appear on home app

Hi there DAVIDK3,

Are you using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that was used to set up the HomePods? Try these steps to see if they resolve the issue for you:

Restart HomePod mini or HomePod

1. Open the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's signed in with the Apple ID that you used to set up HomePod.

2. Tap or click HomePod.

3. Tap or click the Settings icon , scroll down, then tap or click Restart HomePod.

If HomePod still doesn't respond, reset it.

You'll find this information here: If HomePod mini or HomePod isn't responding - Apple Support

If the issue persists, reset your HomePod mini with these steps:

Press the top of HomePod to reset it

If you can't reset HomePod using the Home app, you can press the top of HomePod to reset it.

1. Unplug HomePod or unplug the power adapter for HomePod mini. Wait 10 seconds, then plug HomePod back in.

2. Wait 10 seconds, then touch your finger to the top of HomePod and hold it there.

3. The white spinning light will turn red. Keep your finger down. 

4. Siri will say that your HomePod is about to reset. When you hear three beeps, you can lift your finger.

5. Remove HomePod from the Home app.

These steps can be found in this support article: Reset HomePod - Apple Support

Afterwards, try setting up your HomePod again with the guidance in this link: Set up HomePod - Apple Support

If you still can't set up your HomePod, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support directly for further assistance. They're best-equipped to take a closer look and provide some guidance. This link will help you get started: Contact - Official Apple Support

Take care.