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I don’t get the option to automatically select the HomePod mini paired set to use as default speakers on my Apple TV 4K. Do you know how to do this, when the option doesn’t automatically show up or the Apple TV doesn’t recognize it on the audio settings?
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The default speaker option is now limited to Apple TV 4K with full size HomePods, but you can still Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home - Apple Support with other combinations of hardware.
Long press on the TV button on the remote, then click the Apple TV 4K/HD icon on screen to get the AirPlay menu where you can select your audio destination.
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The default speaker option is now limited to Apple TV 4K with full size HomePods, but you can still Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home - Apple Support with other combinations of hardware.
Long press on the TV button on the remote, then click the Apple TV 4K/HD icon on screen to get the AirPlay menu where you can select your audio destination.
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Apple needs to address this issue. I bought the mini to use as the default for my bedroom Apple TV. I’m having regrets but also considering the fact that the mini is pretty new so I’m expecting that Apple will work this out as soon as possible.
Yes, you can pair two HomePods or two HomePod minis. See Set up HomePod stereo pairing - Apple Support to create a stereo pair. You can use such a pair to play audio from your Apple TV using AirPlay. What you cannot use is the default speaker option as referred to in article linked to at the top of this thread, the full home theater audio experience is only available with a combination of Apple TV 4K, full size HomePods, and suitable content.
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Yes. Apple describes this in the link below which is misleading as it really doesn’t mention the inability to set the mini (or minis as stereo pair) as default audio source:
Yes, the audio output can be changed manually which is a workaround for the time being. I do feel strongly though, that this should be just that: a workaround. I can think of no good reason why Apple would have deliberately restricted the ability to set the mini as a default audio output for Apple TV. That being said, I see this as a software defect that will need to be addressed in a future update. Certainly hope Apple is on the same page!
Hi,
I read some where that you can use two HomePod minis set up as a pair in the same room on the Apple TV which is why I bought 2 of them for my bedroom to use with the Apple TV 4K. Have you heard anything about this being done?
Unfortunately only the full size HomePod can be used with the Apple TV 4K, not the mini.
Was also disappointed about this as thought it would work.
How do you setup the HomePod mini as default speakers on the Apple TV 4K when it doesn’t automatically show up as an option in the settings?
