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  1. dsaponaro

    Slight freezing/stutter of AppleTV video

    Hopefully someone can offer some insight into a recent issue. l have an Apple TV 4K (Latest Model) connected to a 2022 Samsung Frame TV as well as a Sonos Arc/Sub. All are connected correctly with high bandwidth cables. My Arc is connected to the earc port of the TV while Apple TV to another...
  2. mrmacuser69

    HomePod Sonos and HomePod group

    https://www.imore.com/how-group-homepod-and-sonos-speakers-multi-speaker-surround-sound Has anyone tried this? How is the experience? I’m considering getting the new HomePod, but only if it integrates well with the Sonos system. I love their speakers (especially with Spotify connect) but when I...
  3. J

    HomePod Airplay: streaming to HomePod and MacBook simultaneously

    Hi, sitting at my MacBook Pro Late 2018 running Big Sur, I want to stream a podcast on Spotify to hompod mini and a Sonos speaker and output it on my MacBook as well. In Apple's Music app on my MacBook, this isn't an issue. I just select all 3 devices from the list. Music is playing on...
  4. A

    HomePod Sonos One SL much better than HomePod Mini, or have I a bad one?

    I have an Apple TV in kitchen, that I mostly use for listening to music, sometimes radio via Broadcasts, sometimes Apple Music. For a year I had a Sonos One SL connected via airplay, I didn’t want the Alexa version because I don’t want Amazon listening in. It worked well and sounded well and was...
  5. Abstract

    HomePod Noob question about mixing Sonos and HomePods: Do I understand this right??

    Can someone please clarify whether I understand this correctly? I want to buy 2-3 more smart speakers, partly because I’m considering a Sonos Beam to go with a new TV purchase. Currently, we have a single Sonos One speaker for music, and no other “smart” or “smart home” products. From my...
  6. philrock

    New TCL Mini-LED + QLED

    I'm looking into a new TV and am considering the 75" 2020 TCL Series 6 Roku TV. This is my current HT setup: Sony XBR-65X900F AppleTV 4k Sonos: Beam + Play 1s + Sub gen 3 Sony blu-ray player I never thought I would use a TCL as my primary TV but after 18 mos of using a 32" in the bedroom and...
  7. S

    HomePod 2 HomePods or Play 5

    Hello all! So I have the option of getting one Play 5 or two HomePods. What are people’s thoughts? Annoyingly I won’t be able to listen them before hand.
  8. A

    How to force AirPlay as default speaker?

    Hi, My MacBook Pro is connected to Sonos Speakers via AirPlay. Unfortunately, every time when my Mac goes to sleep and wakes up again, it changes the internal speaker as default speaker. Is there a way to force my Mac to always use AirPlay speakers as default speaker? Furthermore, is it possible...
  9. jlseattle

    HomePod Tried out the HomePod but ended up returning it

    Hi All! I purchased the HomePod and ended up returning it. I've owned the Sonos system and the Amazon Echo. My review is comparing the three: 1) The Sonos system sounds great! But the Alexa microphone is weak and has trouble hearing you. 2) The Amazon Echo listens perfectly and gives great...
  10. W

    iPhone Airplay disconnects calls

    Yesterday I noticed strange bug. I was streaming music from my iPhone to Sonos speaker through Airplay when I got a call. And each time new song started, the call was disconnected. I could talk during a song without any problems, but as soon as a song finished, the call ended as well. It...
  11. RichardF

    Best network config for Google Fiber, 2 Airport Extreme 6th Gen serving < 20 wireless clients

    Hello friends, May I please ask you guys for some help? What's the best set-up to optimize speed and surface coverage with these elements? 2 story home over 2,000sq wired throughout with Cat6 and an Ethernet port in each room. Google Fiber, internet only (no TV) > Google modem/ router...
  12. A

    HomePod or pair of Sonos Ones

    My First MacRumors poll, apologies if someone posted similar. In the UK you can get a HomePod for £300 a Sonos One costs £199, there was an offer for 2 Ones for £360 but couldn’t find that offer any more. No way I can afford £600 for a stereo and if I’m honest I can’t afford £400. If cost wasn’t...
  13. walex19

    HomePod Airplay Turntable (Vinyl) to all airplay 2 speakers (including HomePods and Apple TV) with airfoil

    Hey all, Not sure if this has been posted before but I finally figured out how to send music from my turntable (audio technica lp120) to all my speakers! First of all, I connected the turntable to my MacBook Pro via USB then launched airfoil. I chose the source as USB and viola! All my...
  14. Z

    Lights on using the HomePod?

    Can Siri turn on the lights in my house through the HomePod?
  15. Donar

    HomePod Does AirPlay 2 Support 24bit Audio?

    Hi, has anybody found out if AirPlay 2 supports 24bit audio? I can stream (AirPlay 2) 24bit FLAC‘s just fine to my HomePod and or SONOS speakers through e.g. Flacbox. But i don‘t know if they are streamed in full quality or if they are downsampled to e.g. 44.1kHz/16bit like with AirPlay 1. So...
  16. 9

    HomePod Sonos and HomePods latency issue with AirPlay 2

    I was extremely excited to update my Sonos system today after I read that the new 9.0 update was bringing AirPlay to Sonos finally! I currently own two Ones, two Play:1s, a Playbar, a Sub, and three HomePods. This update meant I could finally use my HomePods and Sonos system as one, cohesive...
  17. M

    HomePod HomePod working with Sonos?

    Hi All, I have Sonos in my house at the moment in pretty much every room. I'm hoping to get a HomePod and put it into my kitchen, the only thing stopping me is the integration with my Sonos system. Im hoping that I will be able to add the homePod into the system and almost have it as another...
  18. zachlegomaniac

    HomePod HomePod vs 2 Stereo Sonos Ones

    For those of you who may have the new HomePod and have experience with a stereo pair of Sonos Ones or Play:1s - which sounds better? I ask because I can get them for same price. I’m not concerned with anything except a sound comparison in this case. Thank you!
  19. zachlegomaniac

    Home Need help picking out speakers for home

    Hello all, I'm a music lover without any real home audio, and need some suggestions. Currently I am using a Bose portable speaker with a 20 pin iPod connector hooked up to my television so that I can dictate to Siri and listen to movie audio, etc., through anything but the television speakers...
  20. KingBowser64

    Sonos AirPlay 2

    So within the last week or two, Sonos had two major announcements: 1: Sonos One 2: AirPlay 2 Support (Future update) In our household, we have quite the Sonos and HomeKit setups, which I listed at the bottom of this post. If anyone has any questions about any of the products, feel free to ask...