Bluetooth music playback issue on MacBook Pro and multiple HomePod minis

Purchased music on MacBook Pro storage or streaming music from Amazon Music or any other purchased streaming will not play on multiple Bluetooth Connect HomePod minis and internal MacBook Pro speakers at the same time. WHY NOT????

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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 09:03 AM

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