How to Setup HomePods as TV Speakers (HDMI ARC & eARC)
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- You can now pair both HomePod and HomePod mini speakers as default speakers to you Apple TV. And thanks to HDMI ARC and eARC, you can even pass audio from ANY device connected to your TV to your HomePods. This works for gaming consoles, receivers, DVD players, cable boxes, etc.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Using HomePods with Apple TV
1:26 What is HDMI ARC & eARC?
1:47 What You Need
2:28 The Setup
2:56 1. Set HomePod(s) as Default Audio
3:19 2. Connect Using ARC/eARC
3:55 Does it work?
4:59 Feedback
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Can you share audio between home pod minis and airpods
I was going mental trying to figure this out…spent about 80 minutes. Then watched this clip and recognized my error in less than a minute. So much more straightforward than anywhere else….including Apple!
Thanks for the comment Rian. I'm glad the video was helpful!
@@ShaneCreates will a single homepod mini serve as a apple TV speaker?
I found a great workaround to make your HomePods as the default speaker for your Mac. I set this up just like Shane explained and plugged my Mac Mini into one of the hdmi ports of my tv then went into sound settings under system preferences on my Mac and set the default speaker as my tv (Samsung QN90A). My HomePods now work as if they were plugged into my Mac Mini without any delays. This is life changing!
Does your TV have to be on for this to work?
This is very helpful, I didn’t know consoles, satellite boxes etc would also play through the HomePods. Thanks for the information!
Lastly, just a shout out of appreciation for all the work you put into this. Just joined as a channel member and happy to do so. As a HomeKit enthusiast, the info you bring is worth %%% times the trivial cost of a cup of coffee per month. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Nick. I appreciate the kind words and support! 👊
I’m definitely thinking of doing this. I have two HomePods now, but I may wait for next generation before buying more
Thanks for answering my question on Craigs tech talk! I am definitely going to get a pair.
Thanks Shane. I use original HomePods for our projection TV, which is great if you don’t want to retrofit wiring. No noticeable lag with Apple TV. I also use HomePod Minis for our TV upstairs. I’ve noticed in both situations that maximum volume capacity is noticeably lower through Apple TV than for music. Have you noticed the same? Would love a multi-room audio video with tips and tricks!
Thanks Nick. Yea, I feel like that is the case for me too. Although the only place that I regularly use HomePods as default speakers for the TV is in my bedroom, and I typically don’t have the volume too loud (either for music or tv) so it’s not something that is very noticeable for me so far.
Just managed to get this setup! I did run into one issue when I was setting mine up. I did not have a HDMI 2.1 cable, once I got one, everything worked you said!!
I will add though, its unreliable in my setup. I have the PS5 doing Audio Out over HDMI to the TV, then the TV doing Audio Out over HDMI to the Apple TV which then sends It out to the AirPod and it never quite works reliably
Wonder if this cable is my issues.
I’d love to see a video on HomePod room ideas. I’ve got 3 in my house so far and will definitely have more eventually. Maybe you inspire me.
I also have a few… more than a few in the house. A video like this would be nice. Either way, keep pushing out more content.
If you are talking about the minis, i see the más just basic (too basic tbh) smart speakers, you just out them on romos and thats all, the minis are by no means worth it for tv vs any basic and even cheaper soundbar, the OG homepods on the other hand are really nice for tv but unless you already have 2 of them or found them at really nice discount, something in the range of a Sonos beam still give them a run for it’s money
Also agree!
I’ve held-off pulling the TV off the wall to switch my ATK4K to the ARC HDMI. Guess it is time to do it. 🙄
Thanks for the update Shane. Good stuff as usual.
Thanks for watching Brad!
Thank you for teaching us this. Question…does the Apple TV have to powered on all the time for this to work?
Great video Shane! I wondered how to do this so thanks!
Thank you!!! You video helped me figured out why I had no sound (wrong kind of HDMI cord). Duh on my part. I watch your videos every Sunday. You are the expert on HomeKit and I really appreciate the work you do!
Thanks for the support! 🙏🏻
What kind of hdmi cord did end up using, I’m having heaps of problems with our PS5 and static feedback coming through after about 2mins off playing
@@Keza82 You probably need a cord labeled HDMI 1.4. I see there's HDMI 2.0 on Amazon as well. It can get very confusing comparing cords and prices. Hope that helps.
Great video and very thorough explanation. I have an A/V 5.1 stereo system in my main viewing area. After getting the new Apple TV remote, I was able to get eARC HDMI to work for my Denon receiver, Vizio TV, and AppleTV 4K (first generation) to all work together. Now when I hit the power button on my AppleTV remote, it wakes up the AppleTV, turns on my Denon receiver and sets the input to the correct thing, turns on my TV and sets the source to the correct setting, and then I can surf my AppleTV for the content I wish to watch. I rarely have to pick up any other remote now.
Awesome! I’ve sort of been doing it like that for a while myself. In my main living room area I have a 5.1 surround system, which is typically connected via HDMI-ARC. Since Apple TV’s support HDMI-CEC, whenever I wake the Apple TV, the TV and soundbar all come on also. I pretty much only use the Apple TV remote also, especially since I almost never switch inputs on the TV. 😃
@@ShaneCreates I've had to turn off CEC because, a few seconds after turning on the receiver, it'll switch over to the AppleTV uncommanded.
So useful! Never would have known what that option was and so happy I can play the PlayStation sound through the HomePods now 🙌🏻
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
How is the quality? Is the audio laggy at all? Or is it the same as using it with Apple TV, I’m planning on switching my gen 1 ATV 4K to the gen 2 so I can use it for my Xbox, just curious if it’ll lag, it never lags when I use it with the ATV so hopefully it’ll be the same
@@Anthony-mp6xu In my experience the quality has been no different from when I play my ATV through the HomePod Minis and I haven’t experienced any lag at all
I would definitely love to see a video of multi room audio with homepods. Thanks Shane 😊👍🏻
Ask and you shall receive! 😃 ruclips.net/video/0H_HYSUXECk/видео.html
@ 3:13 you should change your Video Setting (Match Content- to ON) This will automatically switch toDolby Vision & HDR when they are available but will switch back to SDR 4K when neither is available.
All the rest of your video settings are perfect. I prefer 4:4:0 Chroma over 4:2:0 but either is good.
Indeed, thanks! I usually have that on, but lately I've had to toggle off Match Frame Rate at times (I prefer it on). I noticed some audio sync issues when using my AirPods, and found that turning Match Frame Rate off fixes it.
@@ShaneCreates good info 👍
@@ShaneCreates yo same here Shane, I was getting some wack audio delay issues with my home theatre paid of HomePods and my Apple TV when I had the match frame rate on so I turned it off and it fixed the issue for me as well.
Great explanation. I didn’t realize I could utilize these components in conjunction with my fire cube / tv. Appreciate the intel brother.
Been considering for some time. Thanks, Shane.
Worked perfectly! Thank you
Thanks so much it worked for my XBOX and PS5 now I have to get another HomePod mini
..was really helpful..so precise..def subscribed..
Thanks! This really helped!
Thank you for a nice setup recommendation for TV audio!
Thanks for watching!
Very cool video Shane - thank you
Great vid Shane … thanks!
My TV HomePod Mini game is a mess.
- Can’t get enough volume out of my Minis when just using them with Siri
- A controller shows up on all my iOS/iPadOS whenever I’m using them my TV
- Volume control is weird. I can control volume perfectly with voice Siri and I can control if perfectly with the Siri remote, but I can’t mix and match. For example, I can mute using voice Siri, but I can’t unmute using the Siri remote. That’s gotta be a bug.
Great video. I do use a pair in my bedroom as well but only have antenna which doesn’t come in very well. Most of the time just watch streaming through my Apple TV and yes HomePod mini sound much better than tv speakers. Would like to see a video about multi room as you mentioned
Thanks Michael!
Very helpful!!! Thanks!!! Like and subscribed!!!
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to use a stereo homepod mini setup in the future.. However when the TV is turned off, does one of the homepods behave like a normal smart speaker? Like can I ask Siri to turn on the lights still?
im going to start using this for sure
Great Video Shawn. Since my home is older than 2000, it is NOT a Smart Home. Therefore, I look forward to learning more about Apple HomeKit and where an how I can use it.
Thanks for watching Patrick!
Excellent review!!! Yes: multi room setup!
Thanks!
Very cool that they added this feature. Will it work with other airplay connected speakers (e.g. Sonos One) or only Homepods?
Thanks for the video. This is definitely one of the first things I thought about after getting my AppleTV 4k. Now, I need to find out if my TV supports it!
Thanks for watching Peter. Good luck!
Peter . It would have been better to check if your tv was 4K before buying and Apple TV 4 K. After all the result depends on your tv . Tv HD + Apple TV 4K = image HD ( let say maybe a little better )
@@aquarius4953 No, I was completely aware that my TV was not 4k at the time. We just wanted a large screen at an affordable price knowing that in the future we'd upgrade to a 4k TV. I got the Apple TV 4K in preparation of having a 4k TV.
Yes bro love it thank you very much
Thanks Shane for this!
I have two Homepod Minis and Apple TV 4K 2nd Gen but my Samsung 49 inch monitor doesn’t have HDMI ARC so its not working for me.
I was thinking about converter.
Which HDMI to HMDI ARC converter do you recommend please?
Thanks!
I've been testing this with beta version of tvOS, audioOS and iOS 15...on the first betas it was awful, audio stutters and interruption all along. I've submitted various feedback and they actually responded asking for more detail, at the moment with all the official releases it works much better but as you pointed out the ARC on Apple TV it still in beta as it's not perfect, but are minor bugs now. ;)
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear they are listening to feedback and making improvements.
Thank you again!! ❤
This is pretty awesome and makes me want that new ATV and a new TV
Yeah I’m extra glad I upgraded both of mine to the new ones, as I was able to give both of my old ones to my parents as a gift and with the new remotes they are a big fan of the Apple TV over using the apps built into their TVs
Perfect bedroom set-up 👌
Shane, thanks for the video man. I knew you could use them as default for Apple TV but didn’t know you could for any input. Man, hoping they come out with a way to link more than 2 so that we can create 5.1 and 7.1 configurations! It has to be in the oven right?!?
That would be cool. We'll see!
Yes please do a multi room audio video, I have been waiting for this tv support, great video as per usual.😀😆
Thanks!
Excellent video. I want to use two HomePods in my bedroom TV. Is there anyway to add a sub in the mix? I’m waiting on the new HomePods in color. Thanks. Jim
Sound amazing !
can you PLEASE look into using 2 echo studio speakers with apple tv by way of the BELKIN airplay 2 adaptor or an airport express..... PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.... Youll be my hero....
I hope to see this review with the new home pods 2nd gen
Any reason why I’m not getting the “audio return channel beta” on my Apple TV?
my set up with older apple tv 4k and just using them as default speakers for apple tv is still buggy .... sound goes up and down by itself, but it eventually stabilizes and works fine..... with me it is probably because I use a power strip and power everything down when I go to bed.
Great video. A multi room audio set up would be cool. One question though. How many home pod minis can you connect to an Apple TV at a time.
Thanks Donnell. You can only connect a stereo pair of HomePods or HomePod minis at a time.
Shane, i have been using 2 OG HomePods in Stereo by the TV as default for the Apple TV + 2 HomePod Minis in Stereo behind the couch. Its not perfect but i love the sound. It fill the entire living room.
So you are able to pair more than two homepods to the Apple TV for audio output?
@@ShaneCreates That is correct. Im not home now, but i can send you a little video with it if you want. But when you setup the default output there is an option below to select more. Its not straight forward how to use with volume, but it works.
@@NHMerino Ok cool. That's interesting, I must have missed that. Thought you could only setup one stereo pair maximum.
@@ShaneCreates as the default output you can only select one stereo pair, but now i forgot what says on the other option. I’ll get back to you later.
Ok Shane, i just saw it. Under Video and Audio/Audio Output you select your HomePods you want as default, then at the bottom you have an option called Temporary Audio Output. In there you can add more AirPlay 2 devices. I select there my other HomePods in Stereo pair. If you manually put both volumes equal, then when you leave that menu, it controls the volume of all 4 homepods. I believe you could add even more if you want, but i have not tried it. I have pictures if you would like to see it, just tell me a way i could send those to you.
Yeah definitely would like to see that video on the HomePod room ideas, just bought my 4th full size HomePod on clearance at Costco (I am of the opinion that Apple is never going to replace the OG HomePod) and would love to get some ideas on what to do with them all lol
Hey Daniel, if you haven't seen it yet, here's the video on my multi-room HomePod setup... ruclips.net/video/0H_HYSUXECk/видео.html
Hello 2nd gen!
@@DGYtown colour me surprised given how similar the 2nd gen is to the 1st
Can you control the volume with the Apple TV remote on all of the inputs?
Thank you
Great video as per usual Shane! Thanks for the tips! Definitely something I’m looking into! Any experience of combining a sound-bar into the equation with a stereo pair or is this not worth the trouble?!
Thanks Elliot! I don't have any experience with that. I think in most cases you'd want to use one or the other.
Thanks such and easy solution glad you’re the first video I clicked on
I knew you could use HomePods as the speaker for the appple tv I’m particular, is this new (at time of filming)? That’s a nice addition if so!
Shane I’ve noticed a slight lag between the sound on HomePod mini and picture when using my cable box, is there a fix for that ?
Not sure if I have, a 2nd gen or not but will look for return audio when I drag myself out of bed
Maybe you can do a review on the brilliant smart switch
This is the primary reason I haven’t upgraded from a sound bar to HomePods. I have Xbox and don’t want to have to run the audio through the tv’s default speakers. Now that new HomePods are coming out I might consider doing this!
Did you buy them already ?
Great video as always, Shane. Smart use of the mission battery bases to avoid wires and have flexibility to move around as needed. This is a great way to use HomePod Minis to improve TV sound without breaking the bank.
Thanks Brad!
How long does that battery last?
@@ShaneCreates Wish we could see how you actually hooked up the pods. For example did both pods have to be hooked up to the TVs HDMI? Or did only one need to be connected and the rest communicate over wifi or Bluetooth with each other?
Also I noticed that you just sat your pods on your fireplace mantle. Did not see you plug them into an outlet. Are they sitting inside some type of battery powered dock so you don’t have to use cables to plug them in for a clean install? If so how did you connect the pod into the TVs HDMI if your answer to question above us that you have to plug each or just one of them into the TVs HDMI Arc port?
Also can a person place pods upstairs in each bedroom and choose to play music on downstairs TV using the Apple TV over the living room surround sound pods as well as go select a different scene to include each or which ever other pod you have upstairs to create whole house music?
Can one use the pods as a conference system to speak to a family member when your downstairs and another family member is upstairs near another pod?
Thanks in advance.
Great video. I found out my Apple TV is outdated so that’s a bummer!! Maybe I’ll upgrade at some point.
Same, I’ve had a home pod for a while that i use while streaming from Apple TV. I just went to check the model of mine and realized both are hd from 2015. I think il just try a soundbar in the meantime and at least i know i can always try this whenever i next look to upgrade Apple TV.
When this was enabled, were you still able to control the volume of the sound with the Apple TV remote / your regular TV remote. I noticed that the only way I can control the volume with this enabled is by physically adjusting it on my HomePod mini. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
Have you used a HDMI switch box to connect multiple sources ( devices) and connect only one HDMI cable from the switch to your HDMI female ARC in your TV?
When setting up a AppleTV 4K, do you have to plug it into the EARC/ARC HDMI port?
Hello Shane, thank you for this video, it really helped me to decide for hompods mini as stereo speakers for TV. I already own AppleTV 4k 2. gen. But to be sure, i want to ask you do apple tv needs to be turned on all the time i am using hompod minis as stereospeakers (for instance if i play PS5) or is it working even if apple tv is not on ? and second, if i set hompod minis as default speakers for TV and want to use it as a speaker for apple music, if i play music, does it switch automaticly when i stop listening and turn on TV? I hope you understand, sorry for bad english. Thanks for your time.
Would there be a way to connect a music output device to the TV through aux or Bluetooth to allow the music to play through my HomePods? I assume I would need adapters or certain cables for something like that, but not sure what to look for.
Thanks for clear and helpful video. Is there any audio lag while using game console? Also have you tried streaming audio to air pods instead of homepods? That should work similarly through eARC?
This isn’t from personal experience - but from reviews I’ve seen, the latency on Homepod 1 was definitely noticeable, at around 120 ms … They said homepod 2 resolved the latency issue where it is no longer noticeable.
Nice info. May I know what that base below the Homepod Mini that you showed on the video? I have never seen that before
Sure, it’s the Mission HomePod mini Battery Base. I put a link to it in the video description. Also, full video review here: ruclips.net/video/1OWEPx8sP5o/видео.html
Thanks!
Thank you!
Can you enable eARC with a supported sound bar ?
Yes Shane I would love to see the Multiroom audio I am trying to do that in my house but it will not work.
Ok, thanks for the feedback Derek!
My series x turns on randomly when I enable this feature. Would also like to use more HomePod minis to set up a multi channel home theater.
What should be plugged into the HDMI arc input, the appleTV or my PlayStation ? I’m having hard time figuring out!
Will this also play the output of the TV itself through the HomePods (not just things attached to TV)
Does it also work with 3rd generation apple tv 4k or only 2nd?
hey man, 👍
which did u connect to hdmi 2 (arc) on tv
the apple tv or the console?🙏
Is the AppleTV 4K supposed to go into the HDMI Arc slot or the gaming console of choice?
So you plug the Apple TV into the eArc port?
Hi Shane, thanks for making the video. So correct me if I am wrong. I connect Apple TV 4K to the eARC port on my tv, the ps5 to a normal HDMI port, setup two homepods and the audio from the ps5, TV should come through the homepods? silly question but is there a delay in picture vs audio? Thanks.
There is a slight delay in audio when connected through this approach… is there a fix for the delay?
Thanks for the vid! Quick question, does the sound pass through work for content on the tv, like smart apps like Netflix or Disney+? Content that isn’t from an external source?
I would be using all these apps on the Apple TV, which in that case, yes the sound passes through.
Just subscribed… Would love to see how to set up a whole house/apartment for music with the mini home pods. I have been going back and forth for months on what eco system to use for my apartment(owned) smart home system and you have pretty much sold me on the home kit.
Hey Peter, thanks for the sub! Check it out if you haven't already! ruclips.net/video/0H_HYSUXECk/видео.html
does it work with monitors as well or only with tvs?
Wait, does it matter what kind of HDMI cable I use? Which HDMI port on my TV should I use to connect the Apple TV 4K to? The one that says earc or does it not matter?
can u show how to set up 3 or 4 mini homepods in same room with apple tv
You can only use up to two (stereo pair) as default speakers. To use more, you’d have to use airplay which isn’t tru surround sound.
Is there a way to use the tv speakers and HomePods simultaneously?
Can you please tell me what the brand is of your little stands for the HomePod minis? Thanks, Mark
What stands are you using for the HomePods? I love them but idk where to find them at
There are links in the video description 😃
Need to update to also show pairing 2 Homepod Minis in the iPhone as you mentioned ~3:00.
Do I need a special cable? I’ve update the Apple TV 4K to beta updates. I put the hdmi cable on the earc slot on my samsmung.
In Apple TV setting there is no default option to put the AirPods. Only temporary. And there no other menu items like other inputs etc
Great Video
How about using a pair HomePods and Apple TV with an AV Receiver for dolby atmos. When hooking up all the front, center, surround, back, and height, what will the HomePods take the place of? Will they be the front left and right instead of hooking up front left and right speakers, or will they be more like a soundbar? Thanks
The OG apple TV 4K doesn’t support audio passthrough?
And how was the latency while gaming?
Great video. Do they always go in sync with movie audio?
Thanks. I haven't had any sync issues with the HomePods and Apple TV audio. Been using a stereo pair for one of my TVs for a while now.
if my TV has builtin apple tv air play does it work? or do i have to buy an apple tv?
?Could this be done with a M1 Mac mini instead of the AppleTV?
Great Video Shane, I noticed you also have a sound bar which normally outputs the e-arc, does the sound bar go off or does it play simultaneously with the HomePods on e-arc?
Thanks for watching! The sound bar was disconnected for the video. This was just to demo. The sound bar does not play simultaneously with the HomePods.
Will it work with AirPods as well for default speakers?