Does the name I give my Apple TV affect connectivity in any way? I have it named Living Room, but because my HomePod is also named Living Room, it shows up as Living Room 2 which I'd like to not use.
Apple TV 4K, tvOS 14
If you’re not into ‘creative’ naming (e.g. relating to your favorite story), then name them e.g. ‘Apple TV 1’ and ‘HomePod 1’ in room ‘Living Room’, or ‘Apple TV LR’ and ‘HomePod LR’ in room ‘Living Room’. If you are AirPlaying some music at home, then it should be clear to which device the stream is being send (as both can receive music independently).
You may want to keep it simple (one word or few words), if used in combination with Siri. “Hey Siri, play Foo Fighters on Living Room HomePod 1."
If you’re not into ‘creative’ naming (e.g. relating to your favorite story), then name them e.g. ‘Apple TV 1’ and ‘HomePod 1’ in room ‘Living Room’, or ‘Apple TV LR’ and ‘HomePod LR’ in room ‘Living Room’. If you are AirPlaying some music at home, then it should be clear to which device the stream is being send (as both can receive music independently).
You may want to keep it simple (one word or few words), if used in combination with Siri. “Hey Siri, play Foo Fighters on Living Room HomePod 1."
AirPlay and HomeKit devices have both a name and a designated room. You are only confusing yourself by naming devices for the room, as you won’t be able to tell if a name refers to a device or a room.
So in other words, it's a good idea to rename the Apple TV to something unique? I've only got the one Apple TV and one HomePod, and they're both in the same room.
Does the name I give my Apple TV4K affect connectivity with HomePod?
