Is an Apple TV 4K necessary to use a pair of HomePods for streaming audio from a TV?
Do I need Apple TV 4K to use a pair of HomePods for audio support for my Samsung TV?
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Yes if you want the HomePod audio for all tv. Your Samsung needs the HDMI ARC port though or don’t bother with it just for this.
What you need
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later)
- HomePod or HomePod mini speakers
- A TV that supports HDMI ARC or eARC
See: Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K - Apple Support