I have heard the Homepod go 100% before, but when i have it paired to my Apple TV it doesn't seem to reach the same volume as when i am playing music. I do have "reduce loud sounds" turned off. Is this a limitation?
Thanks!
Apple TV, iOS 11.4.1
Does this help How to fix quiet HomePods on Apple TV 4K! - YouTube
You're not alone. Max. volume of music on HomePod is significantly louder than the same music if played from Apple TV with audio routed to HomePod. Use Feedback - HomePod - Apple to let Apple know you'd like that to change.
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Vancouver22- I have found this to be true as well. The Homepod (or in my case, Homepods) work fantastically when using them solely for listening to music. I keep having issues when paired to my AppleTv 4th Gen- the audio constantly drops out when streaming movies through 3rd party apps (Netflix, HBO, Showtime). However, this does not occur when streaming movies through the Apple Store. We have restored the devices and even purchased a new Google Mesh Wifi system (as apple tech support suggested it could be our router). I have found that this issue seems to happen more frequently when Apple releases new OS or IOS software updates. I don't believe it to be an issue with the 3rd Party apps, but I'm not a coder.
*Back to your original post- Movies are much quieter through Homepod than music going through them. Is this a Bug or Apple controlling the experience?
The AirPods sound amazing when watching movies! I wish it was the same experience with HomePod. It feels like apple is losing touch with its uniformity of experience across product lines.
The movies are much quieter, but I finally found out how the volume on the remote works. Appears it only does so with an iTunes movie, but stops functioning when I try a few minutes later.
Overall the HomePod doesn’t function consistantly.
See this article:
It suggests changing the Video/audio settings on the ATV to make a reasonable improvement but notes that it is still not loud enough, compared with the Homepods playing music directly.
So I don’t think it’s just via Apple TV. Regarding “ quietness”.
Cutting out is for sure.
last night I purchased the movie Roger Waters The Wall. (Pink Floyd Concert). I watched on ATV, the HomePod was cutting out constantly, really annoying when I was otherwise enjoying this concert.
so today I thought I’d watch again on my iPad and airplay to my kitchen HomePod. No cutting out but too quiet for enjoying a concert,
I just asked Siri to play Pink floyd The Wall from Apple Music, which is much louder. I only wish I could enjoy the concert this loud!
Homepod is just plain too quiet unless it’s a tune from Apple Music or your iTunes library. Period.
Not sure why its like this, I’m not inclined to buy their concert/ music documentaries if I can’t enjoy them at full volume.
Ok now I just tested another concert movie I purchased from iTunes. Michael Jackson Live in Bucharest, Billy Jean. It’s much louder than pink Floyd. im satisfied with this, it was recorded around 1993 , so no HD quality back thrn , which is evidenced by the not so clear picture.
Again though, I ask Siri to play billy jean by MJ from Apple Music or my library ( not sure which it chose from) and wow I’m like hey sir lower the volume! My ears are now buzzing.
Its something with when you play a video, be it iPad or ATV.
Not tried same videos from iPhone, although I suspect it’s the same
The ATV and Homepod software updates issued this week don’t seem to have fixed the problem - the sound volume via ATV to Homepods is still not nearly as loud as directly playing from the Homepod or from iTunes on a Mac.
Grrr!
Watch 3 minutes of video making sure you don't miss the 10 seconds of tip. This seems to be the stereo audio setting on the ATV that I referred to. It helps but does not fix the problem.
That’s just the way it is on ATV. Not sure why. Not that great for an action movie.
Its more for music and is marketed as such. The Apple TV seems like an afterthought IMO.
True, it didn’t help using stereo.
Homepod on Apple TV quiet?
