Apple ’s upgrade to its original AirPlay audio / video recording cyclosis protocol , AirPlay 2 , lets youchoose multiple audio destinationswhile mind to audio playback , like music or podcasts , or streaming video . However , some people have find there ’s a catch : when they use the AirPlay selection dialog in iOS , iPadOS , macOS , or tvOS , they can not select multiple devices . What give ?
AirPlay 2 need that all gadget take are also AirPlay 2 name and address – they must be up - to - date and compatible . That set of devices is exceedingly large . Apple provides a leaning of AirPlay 2 - certifiedreceivers , speaker unit , andTVs . You might choose to route sound to video speakers and a receiving system , or a twosome of HomePods in one room and remote speaker or even a MacBook Air in another .
However , you may find you ca n’t take another audio destination . The reason is due to compatibility :
I see this on my house connection , as I have a several - class - old Yamaha liquidator that still works absolutely well but has non - upgradable AirPlay finish microcode work up in . I ’d have to raise the pass catcher to take advantage .
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