I was finally able to connect and setup the homepod by connecting my iPhone via USB to my mac and sharing the internet of the iPhone via USB and opening a internet sharing on my mac via WLAN and then connecting to that WLAN using my iPhone. In my case I am not able to access the router settings as it is managed by a company. Reset HomePod by unplugging it, replug, and then then press and hold touchscreen on top of HomePod until it turns red and you hear three beeps Add MAC address to your account/contact admin to add MAC address to the intended wifi networkĨ. Turn off hotspot and reconnect your devices to the intended wifi networkħ.
Remove HomePod from the Home app by pressing "Remove Accessory" within the HomePod screen in Home appĦ.
Run scan on Network Scanner, it should labeled "Living Room" or whatever location you assigned the HomePod, MAC address should be listed and write it downĦ. Plug in HomePod and complete setup with HomePod with your iPhoneĥ. Connect MacBook and your iPhone to the hotspotĤ. Make wifi hotspot with someone else's phone (used my gf's iPhone)ģ.
#How to find mac address on mac tv download
Download Network Scanner onto MacBook from the App Store (it's free)Ģ. Alternatively, you could setup a Genius Bar appointment and have them setup your HomePod on their wifi network with your phone and they can find your MAC address by running a scan on their client list (this is what the Apple Support technician recommended before I got impatient and solved it myself).ġ. I know you already solved it but in case anyone else is running into the same issue, this is what worked for me (similar to what other people tried).