Connecting iMac to HomePod

My iMac and HomePod are on the same Wi-Fi network, but still the Airplay is not working.

iMac 24″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 03:48 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2023 08:54 AM

Is your wi-fi set up with guest mode, client isolation, or some other feature that blocks peer-to-peer network traffic. It may help to reboot all devices, including your router.

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turingtest2

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Sep 4, 2023 08:54 AM in response to manouab

Is your wi-fi set up with guest mode, client isolation, or some other feature that blocks peer-to-peer network traffic. It may help to reboot all devices, including your router.

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manouab Author

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Sep 5, 2023 05:07 AM in response to turingtest2

It works! Thank you indeed!

turingtest2

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Sep 5, 2023 06:07 AM in response to manouab

You're welcome. 🙂

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