Hi, can i use the homepod mini wih the Apple TV 4k 1st gen? The version i have on the Apple TV is 16.2 and it says that the device is up to date. I just read on the Apple website that in order to use the home cinema audio i need to have at least tvOS 16.3. Does that refer to the Dolby function only? Or i just cannot use my homepod mini as a speaker while i watch Apple TV?
Many thanks
Apple TV 4K
Hi,
This is the relevant support article: Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support. Perhaps the thing you read was referring to new eARC features that are only available on ATV 4Kv2.
tt2
Hi,
This is the relevant support article: Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support. Perhaps the thing you read was referring to new eARC features that are only available on ATV 4Kv2.
tt2
Yes. Personally I found the default speaker option hindered my ability to use the HomePod just for music, but things might have changed since the last time I tried it. You can always select the HomePod as an AirPlay speaker when you're using the Apple TV. I don't think there is any functional difference in playback quality between default speaker and selected AirPlay speaker modes.
tt2
Thanks for your reply, so as a normal speaker connected to my apple tv it should still work, right?
Thank you
Super helpful! My plan was to use it as an airplay speaker anyway so that answers everything.
Many thanks for your help.
You're welcome. 🙂
tt2
Homepod Mini and Apple TV 4k 1st Gen
