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Is there any way to connect Bluetooth speakers to apple-TV (3rd generation)?

I know the 3rd generation apple-TV isn't capable connecting via Bluetooth (only wireless keyboards) . But is there any way with a cable or there isn't ?

Posted on Oct 25, 2016 11:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2016 11:23 AM

araceli187 wrote:


I know the 3rd generation apple-TV isn't capable connecting via Bluetooth (only wireless keyboards) . But is there any way with a cable or there isn't ?

That will depend entirely on the speakers really.


The Apple Tv has an Optical audio output you could potentially use to connect it to a set of speakers via cable but you would need the speakers in question to have some type of audio input.


You could also use a HDMI audio extractor connected to the HDMI port of the Apple Tv and again connect the output to the speakers but again it will depend on the inputs the speakers have.


Then of course there's the wireless alternative, with a Bluetooth transmitter connected to the Optical Audio Port on the Apple Tv so the Speakers can pair to that.


https://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transmitter-supported/dp/B00Q V77YIC


There are many options if you search.

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Oct 25, 2016 11:23 AM in response to araceli187

araceli187 wrote:


I know the 3rd generation apple-TV isn't capable connecting via Bluetooth (only wireless keyboards) . But is there any way with a cable or there isn't ?

That will depend entirely on the speakers really.


The Apple Tv has an Optical audio output you could potentially use to connect it to a set of speakers via cable but you would need the speakers in question to have some type of audio input.


You could also use a HDMI audio extractor connected to the HDMI port of the Apple Tv and again connect the output to the speakers but again it will depend on the inputs the speakers have.


Then of course there's the wireless alternative, with a Bluetooth transmitter connected to the Optical Audio Port on the Apple Tv so the Speakers can pair to that.


https://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transmitter-supported/dp/B00Q V77YIC


There are many options if you search.

Is there any way to connect Bluetooth speakers to apple-TV (3rd generation)?

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