Airplay on pc to apple tv tv#
When I hit the volume buttons on the Apple TV's remote, it sends volume commands to the Apple TV over bluetooth, the Apple TV transmits them to the TV over HDMI CEC, and the TV forwards these to the Arc - it's all completely seamless from the user's perspective - TV sound always comes out of the Arc, and the Apple TV's remote controls the volume. Turn on the TV, sound is automatically routed from the TV's tuner, or the Apple TV, or the PS5, to the Arc (and from the Arc to the surrounds and Sub). I have an Arc (with the associated surround speakers and Sub), and they sound wonderful, and the set is 100% reliable in the connection to the TV - the Apple TV plugs into the TV, the Arc plugs into the TV (via the TV's HDMI eARC port), and it Just Works™️. From the way the comment was phrased, I expect the commenter you replied to is using, say, a stereo pair of Sonos Ones over AirPlay to the Apple TV. All modern Sonos speakers can do AirPlay, but only their soundbars are designed to connect to a TV (using HDMI ARC/eARC or digital optical) - running them over AirPlay from an Apple TV is bound to have some hiccups. The current Apple TV has no provision for separate audio output other than AirPlay. To be clear, all of these are designed to connect to a television, not to the Apple TV in particular (Apple dropped the digital optical connection that earlier versions of the Apple TV had). They have two other soundbars, the Beam, and Arc, both of which normally connect to the TV using HDMI eARC (those two will also do digital optical using a special digital-optical-to-HDMI converter cable suppled with the Beam and Arc). The article is about Sonos' lowest-end soundbar - a product specifically designed for connecting to a TV, over digital optical cable ("Toslink"). You're responding to someone talking about an unspecified collection of Sonos speakers. If Airplay isn’t reliable, is there another way to physically connect to the Apple TV, or even a TV?ĭepends on what you mean by "this product". I was looking at this product for use with my Apple TV. AirPlay integration makes it easy to AirPlay audio directly to the Ray if needed, and it is all in all a good choice for those who need a soundbar for a smaller space.
Airplay on pc to apple tv plus#
With AirPlay 2 and HomeKit integration, the Sonos Ray pairs with HomeKit-enabled products and speakers, plus it can be controlled and adjusted through the Home app and Siri commands. There are four Class-D digital amplifiers, two tweeters, two high-efficiency midwoofers, and a built-in bass reflex system, plus it features adjustable EQ and Sonos' TruePlay feature for tuning sound to the room the Ray is located in. You won't get Dolby Atmos at this price point, but the sound is solid despite the small form factor, and it easily beats out TV speakers. If you need more audio output than what the Ray provides, it does play well with other Sonos speakers and subwoofers, but even on its own, the sound quality is impressive. This won't impact most people, as most remotes (including the Apple TV remote) work with the Sonos Ray. Just as a quick note, if you happen to have a remote that doesn't support IR, you might not want to pick up the Sonos Ray as some of these remotes are not compatible due to the optical audio port and you'll need to manually adjust volume. There are easy access touch controls at the top, along with power, ethernet, and optical audio ports at the back. Like most Sonos products, it's sleek and blends well into surrounding decor, and it looks a lot like the Sonos Beam. The Sonos Ray is smaller than other Sonos soundbars, measuring in at about 22 inches long, so it's ideal for smaller spaces and smaller entertainment setups. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.