One of the features of Apple's new HomePod mini 2 speakers is being able to use them as your Mac's default speakers, but it seems to be failing to work as advertised for a number of users, with some owners already returning them, based on the latest MacRumors forum reports.

OG HomePod minis in a stereo pair on a Mac (don't try this at home)

The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E or later , according to Apple. A single HomePod can be used alone, or a pair can be twinned for stereo sound. The same setup never reliably worked with the first-generation HomePod mini, with latency and dropout issues common.

Apple introduced the stated new feature with ‌ HomePod‌ Software 27.2 , and it's meant to work over "a responsive and persistent AirPlay connection," or a wireless point-to-point link that's designed to survive restarts and sleep.…