Volume Stopped Working to HomePods

[gank41]

As of 15.1, the volume buttons on my Apple Remote or from within the Remote App (from Control Center) no longer work to change the volume for my Stereo Paired HomePods. I’m still able to adjust the volume for whatever’s playing on the ATV from the +/- buttons on the tops of the HomePods, though. Doesn’t matter what’s playing, Netflix or Movies or Amazon Prime Video..

The Apple TV’s settings still show the HomePods as being the system output. I’ve tried rebooting everything including unplugging the HomePods. I’m stumped.

 

[gank41]

I’ve filed FB9732024 if anyone else happens to have this issue and also files feedback. Thanks everybody

 

[gank41]

Now I’m finding when I select my own television speakers as the system Audio Output in the Apple TV settings, I’m able to adjust the volume for what’s playing on the Apple Remote.

When I switch the Audio Output back to the Stereo Paired HomePods, although it shows as being selected/changed, I’m still continuing to hear audio thru my television’s speakers and nothing thru the HomePods. And adjusting the volume on the Remote still adjusts the volume on the televisions speakers, not the HomePods.

 

[gank41]

I’m unable to even play music from my own iPhone to my HomePods now. And tapping on the top of the HomePods, Siri does say she’s trying to play me something I’d like, but then says they can’t connect to Apple Music.

 

[gank41]

see also

HomePod OS 15.1 is TRASH!

Since installing HomePod OS 15.1 on my classic HomePods they are totally screwed up. The touch controls act wacky, they won't play when asked, and my iPhone (also on 15.1) can only play to one HomePod at a time. Everything about my HomePods is now trashed. They are worthless paperweights...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[gank41]

This seems to all be resolved with today’s audioOS 15.1.1 update