I have an Apple TV 4, using Airplay to stream audio to a speaker connected to an Airport Express. How can I use the Apple TV to adjust the volume of the Airplay audio stream?
When using Airplay to stream audio to an Airport Express from my iPhone or iPad, there is an independent volume slider for each Airplay audio stream. How can I do this on the Apple TV?
Apple TV 4K, tvOS 13
I ended up figuring this out, so I am posting the solution in case anyone else gets stuck in this situation.
I was originally trying to do this in Hulu, by swiping down on the remote to bring up the menu with options "Info / Subtitles / Audio". Under the "Audio" tab, there are three sub-options: "Language / Sound / Speaker". Under "Speaker" the Apple TV was selected, and I would select one or more Airplay speakers available. Audio would play to the Airplay speaker(s), but volume could not be adjusted. The only option available on this menu is to enable/disable speakers, but no volume control. Same behavior in other apps (Netflix, Prime Video, etc).
The volume control for Airplay speakers on Apple TV 4 can be found by holding down the "Home" button (next to Menu) on the remote. In the menu that comes up, select the Airplay icon (three circles and a triangle). Here you can enable/disable Airplay speakers, and a volume bar shows up for each speaker that can be adjusted. Works just as I was hoping!
I ended up figuring this out, so I am posting the solution in case anyone else gets stuck in this situation.
I was originally trying to do this in Hulu, by swiping down on the remote to bring up the menu with options "Info / Subtitles / Audio". Under the "Audio" tab, there are three sub-options: "Language / Sound / Speaker". Under "Speaker" the Apple TV was selected, and I would select one or more Airplay speakers available. Audio would play to the Airplay speaker(s), but volume could not be adjusted. The only option available on this menu is to enable/disable speakers, but no volume control. Same behavior in other apps (Netflix, Prime Video, etc).
The volume control for Airplay speakers on Apple TV 4 can be found by holding down the "Home" button (next to Menu) on the remote. In the menu that comes up, select the Airplay icon (three circles and a triangle). Here you can enable/disable Airplay speakers, and a volume bar shows up for each speaker that can be adjusted. Works just as I was hoping!
Does the app you are using on your Apple TV, to stream audio over AirPlay, offer a means to control the volume? Do you use the Remote app on your iPhone?
Excellent! Thanks for posting your solution. I'm sure it will help others who come across the same issue.
How can I adjust the volume on an Airplay speaker streaming from my Apple TV 4?
