Experiencing audio issues after HomePodOS 18 update.
I’ve updated my HomePods (both large and mini). After updating to the latest HomePodOS 18, my large HomePods, 1st & 2nd generation, will play normally for a little bit, then one of the 4 starts making crackling noises. I pause the audio, restart audio and it plays for a little bit, then a different HomePod starts with the crackling noises. Sometimes they get stuck in a “loop” and sounds like an echo. Again, pausing the playback stops it for a bit but it ultimately returns. I have tried removing them from the home app and resetting each HomePod, then reconnecting them. Still doesn’t resolve it. I am playing audio and video through Apple TV, and yes, the AppleTV OS is up to date as well. I have unplugged both Apple TV and HomePods, waited a few minutes, then plugged them back in, and that still doesn’t not resolve the issue. Any suggestions?
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