TV with built-in Airplay 2

Hello MrCuppaCoffee,

This page can help out with noting which devices can have video/audio streamed to or from them via AirPlay: AirPlay system requirements – Apple Support

Devices you can stream audio from

• iPhone or iPad with iOS 11.4 or later

• Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD or Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) with the latest software1

• All HomePod models with the latest software

• Mac with either iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS Catalina or later

• PC with iTunes 12.8 or later

Devices you can stream to

• Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD and Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) with the latest software

• All HomePod models with the latest software

• Speakers connected to the Audio Out port on AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd generation) with the latest firmware updates

• AirPlay-compatible smart TVs2 with the label “Works with Apple AirPlay”

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• Speakers and receivers with the label “Works with Apple AirPlay”

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You may also connect AirPods via Bluetooth to devices that offer that functionality as well.

Cheers.

No.

If the television has Bluetooth, just connect the Airpods.

Pair AirPods with a non-Apple device - Apple Support