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Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime

Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?

Mac mini, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 2:07 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 2:16 PM

GinJac Said:

"Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime: Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?"

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I. Reset the Speaker Connecition:

Power with speaker plugged in, for a fresh connection.

  1. Power Off: the Mac
  2. Unplug: the speaker
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Plug In: the speaker
  5. Wait: 30 seconds
  6. Power On: the Mac


Then...


II. Choose the Speaker for Output:

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Select: Sound
  3. Select: Output
  4. Select: this speaker
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Feb 11, 2021 2:16 PM in response to GinJac

GinJac Said:

"Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime: Has anyone solved the external speaker problem?"

-------


I. Reset the Speaker Connecition:

Power with speaker plugged in, for a fresh connection.

  1. Power Off: the Mac
  2. Unplug: the speaker
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Plug In: the speaker
  5. Wait: 30 seconds
  6. Power On: the Mac


Then...


II. Choose the Speaker for Output:

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Select: Sound
  3. Select: Output
  4. Select: this speaker

Mac mini M1 external speaker don't work with FaceTime

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