You can use aHomePod smart speakerwith yourApple TV 4K set-top box. Since the release of thetvOS 14.2software update in 2020, you’ve been able to set the HomePod as a default speaker in just a few simple steps. That means your Apple TV 4K’s audio can be pumped through to a singular HomePod or even aStereo Pair- including audio from all your favourite apps and games. Here’s how to set your HomePod as your default speaker for Apple TV.
How to get started
First, you need to verify you have all the necessary hardware running up-to-date software. You need a HomePod running iOS 14.2 or later and an Apple TV 4K running tvOS 14.2 or later. You will also need to have a home set up in the Home app, and both your Apple TV 4K and HomePod in the same room.
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Note:This feature is only available for the Apple TV 4K and the original HomePod. It doesn’t work with the Apple TV HD or the HomePod Mini.
How to set HomePod as your default speaker
Once you’ve followed the steps above, you can quickly set your HomePod as your default speaker with Apple TV in a couple different ways. You can do it through your Apple TV 4K or through the Home app on your iPhone or iPad. Either way is really easy and can be done in less than a minute.
Through Apple TV 4K
Here’s how to set your HomePod as your default speaker directly through your Apple TV 4K set-top box:
Through the Home app on iPhone and iPad
If you don’t want to set up your HomePod as a default speaker through your Apple TV 4K, you use the Home app on your iPhone or iPad:
And that’s it! Now, all of your Apple TV 4K’s audio will be routed through your HomePod smart speaker, including navigation sounds and sounds from games.
Want to know more?
Check out Apple’s support page forhow to set up a home theater audio with HomePod and Apple TV 4K.
