Cannot switch song when iPhone connected with HomePod Mini

Since some months, I can no longer change the song when the iPhone is connected with the HomePod Mini. As a Workaround I must always unconnect the phone, then change the song and reconnect. This is extremely annoying. Anybody here with the same issue and a solution? Thanks! iOS 18.4.1 on both, iPhone and HomePod Mini.

Posted on May 3, 2025 02:16 AM

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