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Homepod Mini and Apple TV 4k 1st Gen

Hi, can i use the homepod mini wih the Apple TV 4k 1st gen? The version i have on the Apple TV is 16.2 and it says that the device is up to date. I just read on the Apple website that in order to use the home cinema audio i need to have at least tvOS 16.3. Does that refer to the Dolby function only? Or i just cannot use my homepod mini as a speaker while i watch Apple TV?



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Apple TV 4K

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 9:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2023 9:27 AM

Hi,


This is the relevant support article: Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support. Perhaps the thing you read was referring to new eARC features that are only available on ATV 4Kv2.


tt2

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Feb 3, 2023 9:50 AM in response to Dpk94_ldn

Yes. Personally I found the default speaker option hindered my ability to use the HomePod just for music, but things might have changed since the last time I tried it. You can always select the HomePod as an AirPlay speaker when you're using the Apple TV. I don't think there is any functional difference in playback quality between default speaker and selected AirPlay speaker modes.


tt2

Homepod Mini and Apple TV 4k 1st Gen

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