If your HomePod or HomePod Mini is randomly playing music, it can be a puzzling and frustrating experience. You might even think your device is defective. However, the issue is often due to certain settings and can be resolved with a few simple steps. Here's a guide on how to stop your HomePod from randomly playing music.
1. Check Your Automation Settings
The most common reason for a HomePod randomly playing music is due to automation settings. If you have set up an automation to play audio when someone arrives or leaves home, your HomePod will start playing music every time this happens.
To check and change your automation settings, follow these steps:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the "Automation" tab at the bottom.
- Look for any automation that involves your HomePod. If you find one that is set to play audio, you can either disable it or change its actions.
2. Check Your Speaker Access Settings
If your speaker access is set to "Everyone," it's possible that someone else is unknowingly playing music on your HomePod. To check and change your speaker access settings, follow these steps:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Long press on your HomePod.
- Tap on "Settings."
- Scroll down to "Speaker Access" and tap on it.
- Change the setting to "Only People Sharing This Home."
3. Disable Autoplay Feature
Some users may want to disable the autoplay feature on their HomePod. This feature continues playing songs one after another, which some users might find annoying. To disable autoplay, follow these steps:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Long press on your HomePod.
- Tap on "Settings."
- Scroll down to "Music & Podcasts" and tap on it.
- Toggle off "Autoplay."
4. Reset Your HomePod
If none of the above solutions work, you can try resetting your HomePod. This will erase all settings and data on your HomePod and allow you to set it up as new. To reset your HomePod, follow these steps:
- Unplug your HomePod and then plug it back in.
- Wait for about 5 seconds, then touch your finger to the top of the HomePod and hold it there.
- The spinning white light will turn red. Keep your finger on the HomePod until you hear three beeps.
After resetting your HomePod, you can set it up again and ensure that the settings are configured correctly to prevent it from randomly playing music.
Remember, if your HomePod continues to play music randomly even after following these steps, it might be a good idea to contact Apple Support for further assistance.
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