How to stream airplay2 audio to homepod directly from airplay installed LG OLED (w/o atv4)?

Using Airplay2 2019 LG OLED (WebOS firmware 3.60.19) how do I stream audio to homepod on same network? The homepod works fine with the attached ATV4 and when the ATV4 is used with the LG via HDMI port 1, audio streams to homepod from the ATV4 in synch with the LG's video. But when I use an app within the LG's echosystem, for instance Netflix, the only audio out I can find is the LG's default built in speaker - no option to locate and designate the Airplay2 homepod. Yes, I've looked at the audio-out selections within the LG's settings - nothing shows up related to Airplay2 or homepod. Bottom line: homepod works as usual when streaming from the ATV4, but after setting up Airplay2 on the LG, any native WebOS TV app still sends audio to the LG's built-in speakers.

Posted on Sep 28, 2019 11:37 AM

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Oct 1, 2019 9:15 AM in response to Filchescat

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Filchescat!


I understand you're unable to get your smart TV to AirPlay audio. I'd be happy to provide information that may help you resolve this.


Checkout the information in the article below:


How to use Airplay & what LG TV's support Airplay 2 | LG USA Support


Based on the information provided, LG TVs act as an AirPlay receiver, and are unable to AirPlay from the TV.


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Enjoy your day!

Oct 12, 2019 1:41 PM in response to alma1090

Thank you alma1090. I read the LG article in the link you provided. This skirts the issue and doesn't specifically say that LG's are Airplay receivers only. After stating '... AirPlay will only allow you to stream to a Mac device ...' the message goes on to say '...however LG supports AirPlay 2 in its 2019 model.' I've got one of those. Nowhere in the Airplay set up is it specified that the TV / WebOS cannot export audio to external devices, in fact, within the audio setup WebOS offers, there are a number of different audio - out options - just no AirPlay / HomePod audio out. Was hoping this July / August WebOS firmware 3.60.19 release would add the HomePod that exists within the same connected AirPlay ecosystem; the same HomePod which the connected ATV4 sees and uses while always connected to the LG at HDMI 4.


So, still looking for the proper configuration. Maybe wait for the next WebOS firmware update.


Thanks for the effort, though.

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