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Default audio output without HomePods

Is there a reason why only HomePods can be used for the default audio output? Why not any other speakers that support Airplay 2? Such a pain to reselect the speakers every time the Apple TV comes back from sleep.


I have one Apple TV with a HomePod stereo pair and the default audio output works fine. But for another Apple TV I would like to use a Devialet stereo pair.

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 2:11 PM

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Aug 25, 2021 12:35 PM in response to Bryan_K1

Well, Apple only supports HomePods and the HomePod Minis in the future. They don't care much about feedback. Just spoke with support for a lengthy time.


I was hoping somebody else found a way to make it work. Potentially make Airplay 2 speakers present themselves as HomePods. Isn't it a basic feature of a home theater setup to have speakers permanently connected to the Apple TV?


Cheers.



Default audio output without HomePods

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