Pairing HomePods with Apple TV for Home Cinema

I have a pair of HomePods used as tv speakers via an Apple TV. What speakers are recommended to add to the home cinema experience - would another two HPs add to it ? Would the Apple TV be able to work other manufacturers devices to the maximum potential ? Would they all get along ?


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Posted on Nov 12, 2024 6:59 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2024 2:18 PM

You can only add two HomePods. Using the mini will give you stereo, while the bigger HP will use spatial awareness to process surround sound (including Atmos). They have a special ad-hoc connection which allows them to be used as default speakers, 3rd party ones are limited to standard airplay.


Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support (CA)




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Nov 12, 2024 2:18 PM in response to KateEU

You can only add two HomePods. Using the mini will give you stereo, while the bigger HP will use spatial awareness to process surround sound (including Atmos). They have a special ad-hoc connection which allows them to be used as default speakers, 3rd party ones are limited to standard airplay.


Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support (CA)




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