Support → Airfoil for Mac

Troubleshooting Airfoil connection errors

In rare cases, you may see an error message when trying to connect to a remote speaker with Airfoil.

Verify Airfoil’s “Local Network” permissions

Starting with MacOS 15 (Sequoia), Airfoil needs system-level permissions to access devices on your local network. Check that the Local Network permission is enabled for Airfoil, in the System Settings app, from the Privacy & Security section of its sidebar.

Check AirPlay speaker access in the Home app

If you’ve added AirPlay speakers using Apple’s Home app, Airfoil’s access to those devices also depends on having appropriate permissions in your home. Make sure “Everyone” has access to AirPlay speakers in your home so it can connect, from the Home Settings option in the app.

Further troubleshooting

If these permissions and settings are enabled for AirPlay speaker access, and Airfoil still can’t connect to your devices, please get in touch with our Support team. The disclosure button in the lower-left corner of the error offers a Copy to Clipboard command, which copies more detailed error information.

Include that in a message to our Support team so we can dig into the details.