How to Fix HomePod Mini Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

When a HomePod mini suddenly stops talking to the internet, the whole experience falls apart. Siri can’t answer anything, your automations stall, and music refuses to play. The good news is that Wi-Fi issues on the mini usually come down to a few simple causes. Once you know where to look, you can fix them quickly.

Start with the Home app
Check your Wi-Fi strength
When the mini shows an exclamation point
When your network setup is the real problem
Don’t forget the simple stuff
When the mini still won’t behave

Start with the Home app

Here’s the thing. The Home app will usually tell you exactly what’s wrong if you give it a chance. Open it and check for a Network Mismatch alert. This shows up when your HomePod mini and your iPhone are on different Wi-Fi networks.

Tap View Details, then pick Move HomePod to your phone’s network. Wait a moment while it reconnects and try Siri again.

Check your Wi-Fi strength

Even when the networks match, your speaker might simply be sitting in a weak spot. In the Home app, open your HomePod settings and scroll down to Wi-Fi Network. You’ll see a small signal indicator next to your network name.

If it shows two bars or fewer, your signal is weak. Move the mini closer to the router or clear out anything that might cause interference. Thick walls, metal shelving, or a crowded entertainment center can all hurt your signal more than you think.

When the mini shows an exclamation point

If the signal strength icon shows an exclamation mark, the speaker can’t connect at all. Before assuming it’s broken, walk through the basics.

Confirm your router is up, broadcasting normally, and that your iPhone can connect without trouble.
Unplug the HomePod mini, wait 20 to 30 seconds, and plug it back in. Give it a minute to rejoin the network.

If it still refuses to connect, reset it to factory settings and set it up again. Resetting flushes out configuration issues that the Home app can’t fix on its own.

When your network setup is the real problem

Lastly, you can also reset a HomePod to factory settings through your Mac. Simply connect the device to your Mac, open a Finder window, choose your HomePod from the sidebar (under Locations) and then select Restore HomePod. Once again, you will hear a chime when it is complete. Again, only reset your HomePod as a last resort option. Connecting your HomePod to Wi-Fi is meant to be rather simple. Considering that it simply connects to whatever Wi-Fi you have paired with the device that set up your HomePod, it should be a rather simply process. However, if you change the name of your Wi-Fi, or or like to take your HomePod with you while you are traveling, being able to change the network on your device is rather straightforward. Simply ensure that the device you used to set it up is connected to Wi-Fi and then work from there.

Sometimes the issue has nothing to do with the speaker. If your router splits the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands under different names, the mini can get confused. Unify your network names so every band shares the same SSID.

Captive networks in hotels, dorms, and some office buildings also behave differently. They may block peer to peer traffic, which means the HomePod won’t show signal strength and may not connect reliably. Use your iPhone to sign in, then try pairing again.

Don’t forget the simple stuff

This part sounds obvious, but it saves time.

Restart your modem and router.
Restart your HomePod mini.
Update the speaker through the Home app.
Update your iPhone or iPad.

Each of these fixes more network weirdness than people expect.

When the mini still won’t behave

If Siri keeps insisting there’s no internet even when everything else works, you might have a defective unit. Apple sees this often enough that they’ll walk you through a quick diagnostic. If the speaker is still under warranty, they’ll replace it.