default audio output

On my Apple TV in the 'default audio output' section, there are 4 selections. First TV Speakers, just below is my Homepod mini selection (Home Theater), and below are 'Play Television Audio, ' and the "Temporary Audio Output" selection.


Previously the selection just below the TV SPEAKERS selection showed 'Home Theater' which is my two homepod minis connected to my tv via the Apple tv. Now, for some reason, it is showing my Bedroom speakers. I can't seem to change back to Home Theater.


I can go to 'Temporary Audio Output' and select the Home Theater there, but I want it the way it was.



Apple TV 4K

Posted on May 29, 2023 01:06 PM

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May 29, 2023 02:15 PM in response to DaddyOFTheMacDaddy

It’s like that on mine and the default audio should be the HomePods assigned to the same room your Apple TV is using. Are you saying the bedroom HomePods are wrong because it’s not a bedroom Apple TV? Can you not uncheck bedroom HomePods then select the correct ones? Or are the desired HomePods not signed into the primary user? Look in the home app and also ensure they are assigned to the correct room and not in a default room. All devices should be on the same home wifi network as well.


Unless your ATV is connected to ARC you can disregard that setting (it can only be turned on if connected to ARC)


if you aren’t able to select the HomePods that are in the same room you will need to reset AirPlay & Homekit. You can do this by going into Users & Accounts - Default User (Your Name)- sign out of iCloud

Restart ATV. Once restarted, sign back in and set up AirPlay & Homekit again. At some point it might ask you if you want to set up home theatre, so agree to that or make the HomePods the default audio again.

Set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K - Apple Support



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