HomePod will not play audio if previously connected to Apple TV as speaker

Originator:schildkroeter
Number:rdar://51253334 Date Originated:2019/05/30
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Accessory Product Version:12.3
Classification:Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When the HomePod was previously connected as a speaker to the AppleTV, a request to Siri to play a song will result in Siri confirming it’s playing the song, but instead the AppleTV turns on, and no audio is played. 

Steps to Reproduce:
1) play a movie on AppleTV
2) select HomePod as audio output
3) exit the movie and put AppleTV to sleep
4) trigger Hey Siri on homePod and ask it to play music

Expected Results:
Music should be playing from HomePod. TV should remain in standby. 

Actual Results:
AppleTV turns on, and no audio is playing anywhere. 

Regression:
Describe circumstances where the problem occurs or does not occur, such as software versions and/or hardware configurations.

Notes:
Both HomePod and AppleTV are on the current public software update.

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