Can AirPlay-enabled smart TV output to Homepod?

[JVNPhoto]

We are looking at getting a new TV and one of the things that came up is how far does AirPlay 2 support extend on the smart TV’s that support it. Can you output audio from such a TV to Homepod or is that impossible? I have been looking for an answer but couldn’t find anything conclusive.

 

[ruslan120]

This is relevant to my interests as well. Just picked up a Samsung 65” with these exact capabilities.

 

[Goldenglov4]

I have a Vizio M Series Quantum that received Airplay 2 update in August. I can say that I haven't found a way to output directly to the homepod without using an AppleTV. I am able to send Video and Audio directly to the TV and I was able to default the TV audio to play out of either external source or built-in speakers or auto. I have the Bose Soundbar 700 set. Hope this helps

Airplay update post from VIZIO: https://www.vizio.com/en/blogs/2019/aug/support-for-apple-airplay-2-and-homekit-rolling