HDMI audio and Bluetooth connected at same time on Apple TV

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HDMI audio and Bluetooth connected at same time on Apple TV

Hi

I want to stop muting of HDMI audio output when bluetooth device connected.

My mother-in-law has Bluetooth hearing aids. Wish to pair and connect these to Apple TV, but also keep HDMI audio going to AVR for the rest of us watching show.

Any ideas, tested with Bluetooth headphones, but it mutes audio from HDMI.

APPLE TV A1842

TV OS 27.1 (23J582)

Kevin

Posted on Dec 19, 2025 4:47 AM

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Answer 1

Urquhart1244

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Dec 19, 2025 5:35 AM in response to Linnasak

Unfortunately, very few if any TVs and/or audio systems and/or streaming devices allow for ‘standard’ room audio AND headphones (or earbuds or hearing aids) simultaneously.

You can ask Apple to implement your request. Feedback - Apple TV - Apple

Else try finding (other) solutions through a consumer advocacy group that specializes for the hard of hearing. E.g. https://dhhcan.org/

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