Q: How can I configure an airport express to connect extra speakers to those on my Apple TV?

Hi,

I'm using a net gear router to play music on speakers connected to my tv via Apple TV. I want to set up another set of speakers upstairs mot play the same music throat the house. Can I connect another set of speakers to the airport express and have all speakers running in harmony? any advice gratefully received!

Cheers, Dean

Posted on Mar 12, 2013 12:49 AM

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by Tesserax,

Tesserax Mar 12, 2013 8:02 PM in response to Dean Nelson
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Mar 12, 2013 8:02 PM in response to Dean Nelson

You can connect (up to five practically) AirPlay Speakers and stream to them simultaneously from a single iTunes host. Your Apple TV would be one of those AirPlay Speakers.

Each additional AirPlay Speaker would be configured to join the existing wireless network. For additional details on configuring an AirPort Express for AirPlay, please see the following Apple Support article.
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Dean Nelson Mar 12, 2013 8:42 PM in response to Tesserax
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Mar 12, 2013 8:42 PM in response to Tesserax

That's great, thanks. Would another speaker connected to an airport express router count as an airplay speaker? Or would i have to get speakers pre-set with Airplay? Cheers, dean
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Tesserax Mar 12, 2013 9:52 PM in response to Dean Nelson
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Mar 12, 2013 9:52 PM in response to Dean Nelson

Yes a speaker connected to the Express would work just fine.
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Dean Nelson Mar 13, 2013 8:16 AM in response to Tesserax
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Mar 13, 2013 8:16 AM in response to Tesserax

very final question! My airport express is about three or four years old (pre-airplay). will it still work, or do i need to get a new airport express? Thanks v much Tesserax, it's all much appreciated. Dean
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Tesserax Mar 13, 2013 9:00 AM in response to Dean Nelson
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Mar 13, 2013 9:00 AM in response to Dean Nelson

Yes, this shouldn't be an issue. I would go ahead and try and if in some rare way it doesn't work, you have an "excuse" to get a newer model.
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Dean Nelson Mar 13, 2013 9:32 AM in response to Dean Nelson
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Mar 13, 2013 9:32 AM in response to Dean Nelson

thanks!
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Tesserax Mar 13, 2013 10:18 AM in response to Dean Nelson
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Mar 13, 2013 10:18 AM in response to Dean Nelson

You're very welcome! Enjoy your new "whole-home stereo."
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