I have the first generation Apple TV 4K (2017). I wanted to clarify whether I can use this device along with my HomePod mini to act as a sound system for all my entertainment needs.
I have a very up-to-date tv model and a ps5, am I able to use this Apple TV 4K + HomePod mini as speakers when I play games?
no, the appletv communicates with the homepod and the tv
the playstation communicates with the tv
the appletv and the playstation does not know of each others existence so the audio from the playstation is not fed into the appletv for it to be able to send it to the homepod
unless the playstation itself gets support for being a airplay 2 transmitter like the appletv is it will never work
no, the appletv communicates with the homepod and the tv
the playstation communicates with the tv
the appletv and the playstation does not know of each others existence so the audio from the playstation is not fed into the appletv for it to be able to send it to the homepod
unless the playstation itself gets support for being a airplay 2 transmitter like the appletv is it will never work
In order to do that you would need the 2nd gen 4K model, which utilizes the ARC/eArc feature
Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Support (CA)
Apple TV 4K+ HomePod mini as speakers for all entertainment
