HomePods randomly changing songs

After the recent software update HomePods in all house are randomly interrupting and changing playlists/songs. I know there was exactly same issue last year with 17 update/version. I have updated HomePods today to 18 and exactly the same issue appeared. Any advice how to fix this? It is super annoying.

HomePod, 18

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 1:12 PM

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1 reply

twinpix

Level 1

12 points

Sep 20, 2024 9:04 AM in response to MatoSVK1

Started again with 18. This issue was fixed by Apple in a previous update but now it’s back. Waiting for a fix.

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