With Apple TV 4K (2021) and Apple TV 4K (2022) you can additionally enable HDMI eARC / ARC to set HomePods as the audio system for all devices connected to the TV, including PlayStation, Xbox etc.Ī pair of HomePods (1st and 2nd Gen) support up to Dolby Atmos meaning that they use the object-based audio to try and virtualize a room-filling sound stage. HomePods can be set as the default speakers for Apple TV 4K (2017), meaning that all app and game audio play wirelessly through the HomePods at all times. The downside is that only two HomePods can be used as separate channels, so no dedicated rear speakers at this time. In our experience, the wireless connection is rock solid.

They also very effectively create a phantom center speaker where your TV screen is. Photo: FlatpanelsHDĪ pair of HomePods is an alternative to a mid-range soundbar and in our testing two HomePods (1st Gen) deliver markedly better TV sound than, for example, Sonos Beam, with overall fuller and more detailed sound, better bass, a wider stereo perspective, and better room calibration. HomePod (1st Gen) paired wirelessly to Apple TV 4K.

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