airplay 2

I will have to test this tonight, but to my knowledge, the rep you spoke to was misinformed.

In some cases, I believe that casting via AirPlay 2 from another Apple device to a Apple TV actually switches the playing of the content from the casting device to actually the Apple TV device, and as such, would send an appropriate signal to the TV set via HDMI.

I’ve not seen any indication anywhere that an AirPlay 2 signal is allowed to send anything more than stereo signals to non-Apple devices. I’m not 100% sure as to whether an Apple device can actually use the necessary bandwidth to send anything more than stereo across wifi to another Apple device. If you have any data via web links to prove me wrong, I’d be fascinated to read them. For now, I’ll chalk it up to a CS rep either not understanding the question, or being flat wrong. Which does happen. Without additional confirmation, I’m often loathe to accept anything that is told to me via phone as the ultimate truth. It could be, I just need additional verification.

Hi, 

I have a Apple TV 4k and Homepod Pair , the Latest updated in airplay 2 was multiroom support and home theater audio with HomePod. My doubt was if apple 4k can send dolby atmos signal to homepod why not for other airplay 2 speaker.

https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT207705

Netlflix and disney plus support  Dolby atmos in Apple TV 4k , provided apple 4k tv and homepod pair configured in the same room.

I totally agree with your point that we need proof, that's why i posted in this community to see if any user actually testing apple 4 k tv airplay with Sonos arc.

Hi ,

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In some cases, I believe that casting via AirPlay 2 from another Apple device to a Apple TV actually switches the playing of the content from the casting device to actually the Apple TV device, and as such, would send an appropriate signal to the TV set via HDMI.”

I am not talking about iphone airplay to Apple TV . Here Apple TV directly connecting to Sonos arc through airplay 2.

Understood.

Certainly a different case, but speaking for myself, I’d much prefer the ARC/eARC solution, with the HDMI cable providing video to the TV, and the ARC providing audio to the Arc.

My wifi bandwidth is already filled with random interference from neighbors and other sources. Trusting the bandwidth necessary to AirPlay 2 an Atmos density signal to the Arc seems like it might be an adventure, if such a thing were allowed.

For what it’s worth, if you’re dealing with a projector or TV without eARC (for Atmos purposes), you may want to look at the HDFury as a potential solution.

While I have a Vizio TV, it’s not smart enough to pass anything beyond Dolby Digital through the HDMI inputs, so I’ve added the HDFury between my sources (including an Apple TV) and the screen, so that I can get Atmos from my sources sent to the Arc.

what product HDfury are you using.

karthik

Perhaps I am greatly under estimating the capabilities of a pair of homepods, but how exactly are they producing atmos audio?  I don’t even really see how they are generating surround sound.

HD Fury Arcana. I’ve heard rumour of other companies with a similar device, but do not know who they are.

And it would be much more helpful if you were to describe your setup, and what particular issue you’re trying to resolve. Everyone is taking a stab in the dark, and answering only your AirPlay 2 question, without being able to understand your intent, and any potential solutions that could be brought to resolve it.