Connect HomePod to Apple TV without WiFi

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Connect HomePod to Apple TV without WiFi

Hello,

I live in my college's dorms where broadcast/multicasting on WiFi is blocked. I would like to get a HomePod to use exclusively as the sound for my Apple TV 4K. Will HomePod connect to Apple TV exclusively or will it need WiFi?

Also, there is not a network my college provides where both my iPhone and the HomePod would be one the same network (same goes for the Apple TV). So setting it up would also be a challenge. Probably would have to personal hotspot it. Any ideas or help is appreciated!

I work in ITS here so I know my way around technology and love a good challenge, just because it is hard doesn't mean it is no.

Thanks!

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 12.1

Posted on Nov 16, 2018 1:19 PM

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turingtest2

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Nov 16, 2018 1:26 PM in response to Foxy754

You need Wi-Fi for the HomePod, and it must be able to see the Apple TV on the same subnet, as well as your iOS device when you configure it. Something like this may be a workaround - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HooToo-Wireless-Performance-TripMate-Hotspot/dp/B00I00J 8DW?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_5 - taking either a wired or wireless connection and building your own private network that connects to it.

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Foxy754 Author

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Nov 16, 2018 1:32 PM in response to turingtest2

I'm relatively certain that device would be banned too. They don't allow us to have routers of any sort and if they do we are subject to huge finds and loss of our ability to use my college's computer systems. I like that thinking though. If only they put an ethernet port on the thing.

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