Sony HTZ-9F not appearing in HomeKit after being added in Homebridge

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Describe The Bug:

After installing the plugin, Homebridge is able to see and control the sound bar, but HomeKit does not see the sound bar and cannot control it. The sound bar does not appear in the list of accessories to add, and using the code does not work. It also does not appear in the iOS remote app.

To Reproduce:

Install plugin and attempt to add to HomeKit

Expected behavior:

Sony HTZ-9F should appear in HomeKit and iOS remote app. Logs: [09/02/2022, 13:21:29] [Sony Audio Platform] Adding new accessory: HT-Z9F [09/02/2022, 13:21:30] [Sony Audio Platform] Compatible device found, added: HT-Z9F [09/02/2022, 13:21:30] HT-Z9F EC0C is running on port 34295. [09/02/2022, 13:21:30] Please add [HT-Z9F EC0C] manually in Home app. Setup Code: 337-08-731

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Plugin Config: { "name": "Sony Audio Platform", "platform": "SonyAudio", "_bridge": { "username": "0E:B6:13:84:CE:9E", "port": 31944 } }

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Environment:

• Plugin Version: 1.2.0
• Homebridge Version: 1.4.0
• Node.js Version: 16.14.0
• NPM Version: 8.3.1
• Operating System: macOS

[ccutler]

Deleted a previous cached installation and now it works