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HomePod mini Setup Issues - I Have Tried Everything

I have tried every suggestion on here, I have three HomePod minis and they all do one of two things when I try to set them up: 1) Setup asks for my iTunes password and then fails with error 301014, or 2) setup seems to work but HomePod stays in "configuring" forever. I have a US account, only one WiFi network (ASUS mesh network, although they failed setup the same way when I had a Google WiFi mesh), and I have tried every suggestion in this thread and all the other threads, including wiping out my extensive HomeKit home and rebuilding it from scratch. Calling Apple did not help. Lots of rumors out there, like HomePods don't like to be setup on mesh networks or dual-band networks, etc. Nothing solid to go on. Anyone find a way to fix this? These minis are not ready for prime time.

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 12:57 PM

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Vancouver22

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 2:51 PM

HomePod uses the Wi-Fi network that your iOS or iPadOS device is connected to. Use your iOS or iPadOS device to forget the Wi-Fi network, then join the network again.
Personal Hotspots might work, but aren't recommended.
If you're using an 802.1X Wi-Fi network, learn which networks are supported and how to connect to them.
HomePod mini and HomePod support captive portal Wi-Fi networks that require additional sign-in steps, for example those provided by hotels or dorms. Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to connect to the network, then follow the onscreen instructions for setup.

See: If you can't set up HomePod mini or HomePod - Apple Support

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