HomePod HomePod won't play when connect to Mac using Ethernet

[samleemc]

Hi There,

I have a HomePod connected to my home wifi (Unifi Dream Machine), and my MacBook Pro 16" is also connected to the same router with Ethernet cable, all under the same network. (a separate VLAN for all IOT device, but they are not in this VLAN)

When my Mac is also connecting to the wifi, it works fine, once selected the HomePod in the "Audio output" setting, all sound from the computer just play through the HomePod.

However, when the same computer connect to the network via the Ethernet cable, it just doesn't play....

Tried :
1. Restart Mac/HomePod/Router...etc
2. Select in the Setting > Audio
3. Select in the Apple Music
All fail to work.

Any reason why? Is there something with my network setup? or bug?

 

[dotme]

I would download the free Discovery app from the Mac App store and check _airplay._tcp to see if your Homepod is still listed when the Mac on Ethernet. If it isn't, your router may be isolating some protocols from Ethernet to WiFi and you should be able to make adjustments to correct that. The Discovery tool is useful here because you may be able to see when you have resolved the issue.

 

[samleemc]

the HomePod is definitely not blocked as I can still see it in the drop down of the audio list...but worth trying

 

[waw74]

here's a link to the discovery app mentioned

‎Discovery - DNS-SD Browser

‎Discovery is a utility that displays all of the Bonjour services available on the local network or on Wide-Area Bonjour domains. Use it to debug your latest program, detect computers connected to your network, or just keep tabs on what services are available. Perfect for network admins or...

apps.apple.com

it's possible the entry drop down list Is just a "ghost" and the Mac is holding on to it from before even though it can't currently see it.

can you ping the home pod when connected to wired?
open terminal and type "ping 192.168.0.xx" you'll need to figure out the IP address of your HomePod (either though your router, or the discovery app)

 

[malcky77]

In your Unifi controller do you have the following:

That is in the controller settings, wireless networks, click on edit....to see the above setting.
Not sure if that would fix your issue, but worth a try.