Airplay from Apple TV4K to Multiple Speakers

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Airplay from Apple TV4K to Multiple Speakers

My house has 3 Apple TVs (2 Apple TV HDs & the Apple TV 4K). I was playing music through a music app on the Apple TV 4K and wanted to Airplay the music the other Apple TVs throughout my house. However, when I tried to do this, it would only allow me to stream to one device and once it did, the music cut off from the hosting Apple TV (the Apple TV 4K). Even when I tried AirPlaying to a bluetooth speaker, the internal television speakers were cut off from the sound. Thinking it was a setting issue, I tried it on the other Apple TVs in my house, and it does the same thing.

Any suggestions?

Apple TV 4K

Posted on Mar 29, 2021 10:39 AM

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vazandrew

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Mar 29, 2021 11:15 AM in response to cmc5092

See the article below. Bluetooth and airplay are different protocols, when using bluetooth it will override the internal speakers.

Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home - Apple Support

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Mar 29, 2021 11:15 AM in response to vazandrew

I understand that and appreciate the assistance. Perhaps I was using "Bluetooth Speaker" incorrectly for AirPlay compatible as a catch-all. These wireless speakers are AirPlay 2 compatible. Regardless, it still does not explain that the audio cuts off from the hosting Apple TV once I select the other Apple TVs.

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vazandrew

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Mar 29, 2021 11:18 AM in response to cmc5092

Please refer to the article for verification as to selecting multiple airplay speakers. Also make sure all are up to date (TVOS 14.4)

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Airplay from Apple TV4K to Multiple Speakers

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