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Find/add the Airport Express in the Home app.

My home app does not show my airport express. I would like to add it as a airplay speaker. All devices are updated to latest OS’s.

AE shows in the network and I have it set up as a airplay2 speaker.

in home app, I go to add, don’t have a code, and nothing shows up

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 6:48 AM

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Tesserax

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Posted on Oct 11, 2019 7:46 AM

A 2nd gen 802.11n with v7.8.1 firmware would be considered an AirPlay 2-enabled speaker. As such, you should be able to add it to the Home app as an accessory, as follows:

On your iPhone, tap on the Home app > tap on Add Accessory > tap on Don't have a Code or Can't Scan
When the AirPort Express appears, tap on it to select it.
Wait for the Express to be added.
Provide the Express a name and choose which room you want it associated with.

If the Express does not appear, then check the following:

Use a base station name that is 16-alphanumeric characters or less that does not include any special characters or spaces.
If the Express is NOT your main wireless router, configure it with a static local IP address.
Configure the Express to use "IPv6 Link-local only." AirPort Utility > Select the Express > Edit > Advanced > IPv6 > Configure IPv6 = Link-local only

Ref:

AirPlay system requirements - Apple Support
Add and manage TVs and speakers in the Home app - Apple Support

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