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HomePod mini video playback lag and audio sync issue when using Airplay from M1 Mac mini

My M1 Mac mini is connected to the HomePod mini via Airplay. When I clicked on the play button on a YouTube video on Safari, the video will start playing but no audio will come from the HomePod mini until 1-2 seconds later. As a result, the audio and video will be out of sync.


Anyone has experienced this? Is there any solution to fix this?


Thanks.

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on May 28, 2021 12:29 AM

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Posted on May 28, 2021 2:37 AM

Lag is inherent in AirPlay. The TV app will delay video output to align, but YouTube in the browser doesn't do this. Here is a Chrome extension that claims to give you control but I've not personally tested it: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-audiovideo-sync/mknmhikmjljhpccebpnplhicmcfjkgbk


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May 28, 2021 2:37 AM in response to JSkywalker

Lag is inherent in AirPlay. The TV app will delay video output to align, but YouTube in the browser doesn't do this. Here is a Chrome extension that claims to give you control but I've not personally tested it: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-audiovideo-sync/mknmhikmjljhpccebpnplhicmcfjkgbk


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HomePod mini video playback lag and audio sync issue when using Airplay from M1 Mac mini

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