General Anyone Excited about AirPlay 2?

[Ludatyk]

As soon as Apple announced this I was intrigued by it, then after researching it... I went to see what speakers would be compatible.

Apple spoke as if it would be ready when iOS 11 dropped or maybe I was getting ahead of myself, but I think they will do an update as soon as their HomePod is officially released. Which I was planning on passing it up since I wasn’t looking to spend that much. I’m sure many of you have some Sonos Play1, it’s a very popular speaker.

I picked up some two Libratone Zipp Mini’s and I’m just waiting until AirPlay 2 drop where I can combine sounds to those Zipp Minis and my Apple TV which is hooked up to home theatre. I’m just excited to see how it performs.

 

[hevaKmaI]

The only way I could get excited by it is if Apple released something analogous to the Chromecast Audio so that you could use your own existing speakers with it (through analog or optical as CCA can do). I won’t buy new speakers just to use it, nor do I want to.

In my view, Airplay 2 is Apple playing catch up what google and sonos have been doing for a couple years now.

 

[dumastudetto]

Yes AirPlay 2 will be incredible. I want it now.

 

[Ludatyk]

In my view, Airplay 2 is Apple playing catch up what google and sonos have been doing for a couple years now.

Not sure what you mean. AirPlay 2 is just a software upgrade.... it’s meant to give more audio features. It will provide Siri support as well.

Haven’t tried Chromecast Audio, but I do have Google Home and it’s impressive.... and I do agree Apple is behind in terms of Home services. Yet, I think AirPlay 2 will pretty cool.

 

[cuongit]

Yes. I want to get it immediately.

 

[MacInTO]

What can airplay 2 do for me?