ARC on 2017 Apple TV

[bwfc0907]

Hi

I have the 1st Gen 4K Apple TV and want to connect 2 homepods using arc. Is this possible as I am not getting the beta option as I do on my new 2nd Gen 4K Apple TV?

 

[fwmireault]

No, only the second Gen 4K Apple TV supports HMDI ARC and eARC

 

[bwfc0907]

No, only the second Gen 4K Apple TV supports HMDI ARC and eARC

Is it possible with a software update from Apple or is the hardware unable to allow ARC and eARC?

 

[oneMadRssn]

Is it possible with a software update from Apple or is the hardware unable to allow ARC and eARC?

What are you trying to do? The Apple TV is just a media player. It does not need ARC, because it does not need to ever receive anything back from the TV. ARC is only relevant for TVs and speakers.

 

[bwfc0907]

What are you trying to do? The Apple TV is just a media player. It does not need ARC, because it does not need to ever receive anything back from the TV. ARC is only relevant for TVs and speakers.

I want to play back other devices like Sky TV and Xbox to play through homepods same as with my 4K 2nd gen in my main room

 

[oneMadRssn]

I want to play back other devices like Sky TV and Xbox to play through homepods same as with my 4K 2nd gen in my main room

Gotcha. No, I am pretty sure you cannot do that. The ATV cannot receive an audio stream like that.

Indeed, I don't think any media player can do that.

 

[bwfc0907]

Gotcha. No, I am pretty sure you cannot do that. The ATV cannot receive an audio stream like that.

Indeed, I don't think any media player can do that.

Thank you.
Looks like I need another new 4K AppleTV as this works perfectly in the main room

 

[waw74]

the older 4K doesn't have the necessary hardware to do it

only the 2nd version that came out this year does.

Gotcha. No, I am pretty sure you cannot do that. The ATV cannot receive an audio stream like that.

Indeed, I don't think any media player can do that.

the new version of the 4k does it, but only works if you've got HomePods selected as the default output. doesn't work with any other speakers connected via airplay, and I don't think It will work for bluetooth headphones. So currently only the full size HomePods, Support for the minis coming with tvOS 15 later this year.

Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

With HDMI ARC or eARC turned on, your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) can receive high-quality audio from a supported TV, then play that audio through your HomePod or HomePod mini speakers.

support.apple.com

 

[bwfc0907]

the older 4K doesn't have the necessary hardware to do it

only the 2nd version that came out this year does.


the new version of the 4k does it, but only works if you've got HomePods selected as the default output. doesn't work with any other speakers connected via airplay, and I don't think It will work for bluetooth headphones. So currently only the full size HomePods, Support for the minis coming with tvOS 15 later this year.

Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

With HDMI ARC or eARC turned on, your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) can receive high-quality audio from a supported TV, then play that audio through your HomePod or HomePod mini speakers.

support.apple.com

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense

 

[Marshall73]

Gotcha. No, I am pretty sure you cannot do that. The ATV cannot receive an audio stream like that.

Indeed, I don't think any media player can do that.

The new Apple TV 4K allows you to do this.

 

[oneMadRssn]

the older 4K doesn't have the necessary hardware to do it

only the 2nd version that came out this year does.


the new version of the 4k does it, but only works if you've got HomePods selected as the default output. doesn't work with any other speakers connected via airplay, and I don't think It will work for bluetooth headphones. So currently only the full size HomePods, Support for the minis coming with tvOS 15 later this year.

Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

With HDMI ARC or eARC turned on, your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) can receive high-quality audio from a supported TV, then play that audio through your HomePod or HomePod mini speakers.

support.apple.com

The new Apple TV 4K allows you to do this.

I see it now. That's pretty neat actually.

I wonder if this means Apple has an HomePodTV product in the pipeline, a HomePod-like soundbar with tvOS built-in. Like a Roku Streambar, but better. They've basically got all the ingredients now, and we know how much Apple loves AiOs.