How do I connect my Apple TV to my home theater?
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How do I connect my Apple TV to my home theater?
With Apple TV: From the Home Screen on Apple TV, select Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output. Select the HomePod or stereo pair that you want to use for home theater audio. With iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: In the Home app, press and hold Apple TV, then scroll down and tap Default Audio Output.
Does surround sound work with Apple TV?
* Your Apple TV and HomePod speakers automatically play sound in Dolby Atmos or surround sound if it’s available with content that you watch.
Can I plug my Apple TV into my receiver?
In this case, you can plug your Apple TV 4K into either the sound bar or AV receiver to play sound in Dolby Atmos. Or you can plug your Apple TV 4K into your television to watch video in HDR and Dolby Vision.
Will HomePod work with Apple TV?
If you have an Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), you can play audio on your HomePod speakers from devices such as DVD players or game consoles that are connected to a supported TV with an HDMI cable. For more information, see Set up Apple TV. Before you start, make sure you’ve assigned a room to your Apple TV.
Should I connect Apple TV to receiver or TV?
You would select the HDMI port for Apple TV as input using the TV remote. Possibly preferable when your TV has more HDMI inputs than the receiver. Then the receiver has to passthrough the video. Selecting the Apple TV instead of other HDMI devices would be done on the receiver.
Is the HomePod discontinued?
Apple’s original Siri-based speaker, now discontinued. After three years on the market, Apple discontinued the original HomePod as of March 12, 2021, and will focus its efforts on the smaller and cheaper HomePod mini launched in November 2020.
What does Apple TV require?
To use Apple TV, you need:
- A high-definition or 4K TV with HDMI.
- An HDMI cable to connect Apple TV to your TV (for 4K HDR, you may require a compatible Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, sold separately)
Why did Apple get rid of the HomePod?
Apple on March 12, 2021, announced that it had discontinued the full-sized HomePod in order to focus its efforts on the HomePod mini. The HomePod was available to purchase from the Online Apple Store, Apple retail locations, and third-party retailers, until supplies ran out, and then Apple discontinued it.
Is HomePod better than Alexa?
The Apple HomePod and the Amazon Echo Gen 4 are both excellent speakers for voice assistants, but the Apple is more versatile overall. Out-of-the-box, the Apple has a more balanced sound profile, and it has a better soundstage. It supports Apple AirPlay, while the Amazon supports Bluetooth.
Can I connect Bose speaker to Apple TV?
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Your Apple TV will search for nearby Bluetooth accessories. Choose your Bluetooth accessory. If asked, enter a four-digit code or PIN.
Does Apple TV have a monthly fee?
(1) If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is included free for 3 months. (2) A monthly subscription is just $4.99 per month after a free seven-day trial. (3) Apple TV+ is included in Apple One, which bundles up to five other Apple services into a single monthly subscription. Apple One plans start at $14.95 per month.
Is the HomePod worth it?
It’s easy to use, sounds amazing for its small size, and is packed with useful features. Spotify users will have to live without Siri, and you will need to get more than one to make the most of all the HomePod Mini’s features, but for $99, even one is good value for the money.
Is there a monthly charge for Apple TV?
Is HomePod worth it 2021?
Apple’s HomePod is the best-sounding wireless smart speaker available, and you can control it by voice using Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri. But the HomePod is worth considering only if you’re an iPhone owner and a subscriber to Apple Music (or are willing to be)—don’t buy it if you want to keep streaming Spotify.
What will replace the HomePod?
After three years on the market, Apple discontinued the original HomePod as of March 12, 2021, and will focus its efforts on the smaller and cheaper HomePod mini launched in November 2020. For more information on that device, see our HomePod mini roundup.
