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iTunes 12.8 work w/original Airplay v1 devices?

I'm about to upgrade to iTunes 12.8 on my iMac BUT wonder if my older Airplay v1 devices will still be able to receive streaming audio. I have an older Airport express hooked up to an outdoor stereo, Apple TV 3 for receiving/outputting digital audio on my main entertainment system and an JBL Airplay speaker. I'm concerned that if I upgrade I'll lose streaming ability to all these devices. Thanks for any advice.

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), macOS High Sierra (10.13.5), LOTS of Apple devices

Posted on Jul 11, 2018 2:25 PM

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Moonlifter

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Posted on Aug 20, 2018 8:52 PM

Sadly airplay 2.0 is not compatible with all existing devices. I run speakers through my Pioneer VSX-1021 receiver throughout the house and outside. The new iTunes 12.8 is not compatible and will not connect from my MacBook Pro running os Sierra 10.12.6. This has become a big bummer. I called Pioneer and they have no plans to update their firmware for the receiver to support ITunes 12.8. I wish I didn’t update my apple software. Apple should fix this in the next iTunes update. Retaining backwards compatibility is important and this gaff is probably affecting many iTunes users with pretty current audio hardware. My receiver is only 4 years old. I don’t want to have to pay $300 for a new receiver/amp to drive all my speakers.

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Sep 12, 2018 2:15 PM in response to johnfromt

I deleted Apple Mobile Support. But that was all.

Sep 13, 2018 2:22 PM in response to johnfromt

I'm sorry it didn't work. I don't know why mine did and yours didn't.

I hope they fix it too. I don't have Airparrot2 or any other Air device.

Sep 14, 2018 2:35 PM in response to Peggyh2os

Thank you

Sep 14, 2018 2:46 PM in response to johnfromt

You are very welcome. 🙂

damiond

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Sep 14, 2018 11:15 PM in response to toonzguy

This is a blatant lie.

Apple should not recommend this answer.

Sep 19, 2018 1:37 PM in response to Tampa Bay Tom

I had to downgrade iTunes to work with my Denon receiver...

Sep 19, 2018 1:50 PM in response to tonyg99

12.9.0.167 worked for me.

tonyg99

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Sep 21, 2018 10:31 AM in response to Big Bob the Filmstar

Thanks Bob, but sadly this workaround doesn't work with iTunes for Windows :-(

Sep 21, 2018 10:41 AM in response to tonyg99

Did you try to download the newer one? 12.9. It's working on my Windows 64 bit.

Sep 21, 2018 11:06 AM in response to Peggyh2os

I tried ITunes 12.9. Is your receiver a Denon or Pioneer? I'm using Win10-64 Professional with the Pioneer VSX-1021 receiver (with latest Firmware).

Sep 21, 2018 12:22 PM in response to johnfromt

I have a Sony STR-DN1050 7.2

tonyg99

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Sep 30, 2018 4:20 PM in response to tonyg99

FYI, I just updated my iPad Mini 4 (which I don't really use to listen to music) to iOS 12, and it CAN still connect to my Denon AVR-3312CI receiver via Airplay.

So that's good.

ralphjen

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Dec 15, 2018 3:38 PM in response to ralphjen

We now have i tunes 12.8.1, this appears to have been a good fix as now our JBL unit works again. thank you Apple for stepping up and working on a resolution.

iTunes 12.8 work w/original Airplay v1 devices?