AppleTV with HomePod Mini Sound Too Quiet…

I have a new AppleTV 4K lined to two paired HomePod Minis and have tried numerous things to get the sound output increased. If I use the Minis for music I can turn the volume up to a satisfactory level, so I know I’m not doing deaf and they are working just fine. But when using them as audio output from the AppleTV the audio is ridiculously low…to the point where I can’t hear dialog for some softly spoken lines in streamed movies (from HBO, Netflix, etc).


Why doesn’t Apple allow end users to make needed adjustments in the settings for AppleTV? After updating to TV OS 17 it actually seems worse. This is a ridiculous situation for otherwise good products…


Apple, let me figure out how loud I want my audio and at least let me “turn off” your silly “we know best” sound volume algorithms…

HomePod mini, 17

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 7:06 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2023 3:25 AM

I too have this issue. I noticed with a recent apple tv update the volume became really quiet with the voices when watching purchased itunes tv shows/movies via the tv and soundbar volume. I noticed this on multiple apple tvs in the house. I adjusted the audio settings between dolby and stereo with no positive results. I just purchased a homehub mini duo thinking that would solve my problem but its just the same. The volume is nearly maxed out just to hear people talk.

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Dec 7, 2023 3:25 AM in response to ace1018

I too have this issue. I noticed with a recent apple tv update the volume became really quiet with the voices when watching purchased itunes tv shows/movies via the tv and soundbar volume. I noticed this on multiple apple tvs in the house. I adjusted the audio settings between dolby and stereo with no positive results. I just purchased a homehub mini duo thinking that would solve my problem but its just the same. The volume is nearly maxed out just to hear people talk.

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Sep 25, 2023 2:20 PM in response to MadMacks

Hello MadMacks,


We'd be happy to get you headed in the right direction. Based on what you've told us, it sounds like the volume for third-party streaming services is too low. If that's the case, we recommend reaching out to the service providers to see if they have a solution.


If you'd like to provide feedback for Apple products, you can do that here: Product Feedback - Apple


Thanks.

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