Sentences with phrase «airplay only»

You can use third party services like Spotify over AirPlay only, as the HomePod does not have Bluetooth.

Despite Apple listing Bluetooth 5.0 as part of HomePod's specifications, I haven't heard anything that would lead me to believe it can be used as a Bluetooth speaker — AirPlay only.

Perhaps she needed all that airplay only to teach her skeptics a lesson in basic science, I don't know.

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On top of that, the HomePod uses AirPlay to play music from third - party services like Spotify from a mobile device, meaning you can use only an iOS or macOS device with the HomePod, whereas the Sonos One can play a wide variety of streaming services from any device.

Previously, Apple TV owners have only been able to watch movies and television shows rented through Vudu by using various workarounds, such as the Apple TV's AirPlay feature.

Apple has its own wireless display system called AirPlay, which only works with Mac source devices.

Not only can you download apps you bought with your iPhone or full - sized iPad without paying a second time (assuming you are using the same account), the iPad Mini also plays nice with Apple TV, which can use AirPlay to connect your iPad wirelessly to your HDTV.

Only existing Series I and II will support AirPlay.

Another drawback is that AirPlay systems, without diligent manipulation, are limited to an i - only selection.

With regards to both Xbox SmartGlass and Apple TV Airplay, Nintendo commented that Wii U is the only solution which currently provides a second screen seamlessly integrated into the television.

Even while fiddling with the playback controls on your iPhone's screen, they wouldn't appear on your TV — AirPlay is smart enough to stream only the content you want to see on the display.

Currently, the only devices that fully support AirPlay 2 are the Apple TV 4K and standard Apple TV 4 when running the latest tvOS beta.

It will still be possible to play such content, but only via AirPlay from a host device.

But it only works when you AirPlay music to your HomePod.

The downside to AirPlay is that only your Apple devices will be able to stream audio to AirPlay speakers without third - party software — various Windows and Android apps let you stream to AirPlay speakers, but Apple doesn't officially support these apps.

If a Wi - Fi router is not available, the unique Wireless Direct feature not only allows you to stream music directly from your smartphone or tablet via the AV Controller App, AirPlay etc., but also allows for control of the AV receiver as well.

It hits a few hiccups on the way to becoming the only streaming audio device you'll ever need (see: Spotify Connect issues and lack of AirPlay support), but by and large the Ruark Audio R2 Mk3 is a fantastic - sounding speaker that's well worth its # 399 sticker price.

The fact that the Zeppelin Wireless only supports AirPlay and Spotify Connect obviously reduces the potential user base, but the styling and price do rather scream, «I am for Apple lovers».

Not only are there cool new features such as AirPlay 2 and Apple Pay Cash, there are also new tweaks and surprises all throughout the interface.

One thing that is likely to prompt users to eventually update to iOS 11.3 is that AirPlay 2 is only available on devices that are actually running this particular firmware.

At the moment AirPlay is only one - to - one from your phone, though serving to multiple devices is possible with a Mac and / or third - party software.

It's the least expensive of the three, and it's the only one that's capable of delivering genuine multi-room audio right out of the box, thanks to its support for both Yamaha's own MusicCast technology and Apple's AirPlay.

Apple didn't confirm during its keynote address which streaming services will support AirPlay 2, and of course only gave demos using Apple Music, but it's highly likely others will work alongside the new technology.

Imagine coming home and not only your lights coming on to welcome you but a fanfare of trumpets played through AirPlay 2 supporting speakers.

AirPlay 2 will introduce some features to the iPhone and iPad, such as controlling multiple speakers, that up until now you were only able to do on the MacBook - Apple has said this will come to the HomePod later in 2018 via a software update.

AirPlay was first introduced in September 2010, having previously been called AirTunes and available only for audio streaming.

On top of that, the HomePod uses AirPlay to play music from third - party services like Spotify from a mobile device, meaning you can use only an iOS or macOS device with the HomePod, whereas the Sonos One can play a wide variety of streaming services from any device.

Since HomePod accepts only one iPhone or iPad, you need to use AirPlay if you want to allow your friends to play music on HomePod.

Previously, with the AirPlay protocol, you could only stream to one AirPlay speaker at a time.

While you can AirPlay other content like Spotify, Google Music, etc. from an Apple device, the HomePod only supports Apple Music, iCloud Music Library, and Apple Podcast for playing music natively via Siri.

Media controllers on iOS and in iTunes on the desktop allow only specific video or audio to be sent via AirPlay, while AirPlay mirroring on iOS and OS X allow the entire screen to be sent.

The kicker here is that the playlist is on Spotify, which doesn't work natively on HomePod — users would have to cast their Spotify tunes via AirPlay, as the device only supports Apple Music for now.

There are few fripperies here: no Wi - Fi or Bluetooth, not even Apple AirPlay, the high - res support doesn't include DSD and the AVR850 is «only» a seven - channel design, which translates to a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos layout.

The Apple TV, for instance, is your only option for iTunes videos, Apple Music, HomeKit controls, and AirPlay streaming from other Apple devices.

Though you can only pair one iPhone with your HomePod, other iPhone and iPads can AirPlay to it.

We gave the HomePod a 7 out of 10 in our review because it looks great and offers excellent audio, but Siri's powers are extremely limited, and you can only stream music from Apple Music unless you want to use AirPlay.

It's possible that functionality could arrive in the future with the release of AirPlay 2, but right now you can only use your iOS mobile devices and your Apple TV to AirPlay to your HomePod.

If you want to watch Amazon Prime, your only option is to open it on your iPad and use AirPlay to mirror it to the Apple TV.

Instead, streaming music from an Apple device over AirPlay to the HomePod is the only option.

Outside of Apple's AirPlay ecosystem, HTC's solution continues to be the best way to connect to a multitude of wireless receivers; it's the only Android phone in my house to work with Libratone's suite of wireless speakers, for example.

That said, I see this as an Apple Watch Series 0 problem: The HomePod will likely sell enough units to early adopters and privacy - conscious users to prompt further development; once AirPlay 2 does launch, not only will the HomePod get multi-room audio, but when Sonos comes on the AirPlay 2 network later this year it potentially has the power to unify your entire Sonos system into the Apple ecosystem — something users have wanted for years.

Still, especially for those deep in the Apple ecosystem, AirPlay 2 could be a game changer, allowing Apple fans not only to send images, video, and more through the air over Wi - Fi, but also giving supported speakers Sonos - like powers to create a whole - home audio network.

While Sonos only works over Wi - Fi, RIVA Arena supports Google Cast, AirPlay, Bluetooth and even has a 3.5 mm jack for legacy devices.

That meant the only way to watch Prime video on your Apple TV was to route it through Apple's AirPlay mirroring, and cumbersome and often laggy experience.

Notable, Apple isn't the only company promising AirPlay 2 compatibility: in theory, you'll be able to link select connected speakers from Sonos and others into the same multi-room configuration with your HomePod.

This varies from Apple's AirPlay in that audio streams directly to the Chromecast Audio rather than from device to device, using your iPhone or iPad only as the remote.

Though the functionality is only in beta, it appears to work quite well, with about the same amount of lag as AirPlay Mirroring on iOS.