Harman Kardon's Citation speakers next in line for AirPlay 2

Harman Kardon's Citation smartspeakers will be updated with AirPlay 2 support early this year, according to the latest announcement out of CES 2019.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

LG joins TV brands promising AirPlay 2 & HomeKit

A third TV maker, LG, said on Monday that it will bring AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility to its 2019 models.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

AirPlay 2 & HomeKit also coming to 2019 Vizio TV lineup

Joining Samsung, budget TV maker Vizio will be deploying Apple's AirPlay 2 to its TVs starting early this year.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

iTunes & AirPlay 2 coming to Samsung's 2018 and 2019 Smart Televisions [u]

In a radical departure from Apple's normal exclusivity, some of Samsung's 2018 and 2019 Smart TV models will soon get an app enabling access to iTunes movies and TV shows, and AirPlay 2 compatibility to boot. [Updated with news on other brands]

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 106

Hands on with AirPlay 2 on the Libratone Zipp and Zipp Mini

Libratone Zipp and Zipp Mini now support Apple's AirPlay 2, bringing new features and improved features to the powerful portable speakers. AppleInsider walks you through how to update, and how performance has changed with the latest update.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Devialet reveals $999 Phantom Reactor, hints at possible AirPlay 2 support

Devialet on Tuesday revealed the Phantom Reactor, a smaller version of its signature Phantom speaker intended to be affordable beyond the wealthy.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Bang & Olufsen's $3,500 Beosound Edge with AirPlay 2 support offers volume control by rolling speaker

Premium audio producer Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beosound Edge, a large speaker designed so that that users can roll it to change the volume and other controls, one that will also support Apple's AirPlay 2 when it ships in November.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 18

Sonos AirPlay 2-compatible Amp brings wireless audio to existing speakers

Sonos on Wednesday announced the Amp, a peripheral bringing the company's signature wireless audio to conventional wired speakers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 14

How to connect Apple's AirPort Express to any router to make an AirPlay 2 streaming target

Dig out your old Apple Airport Express and you can reconfigure it to make it an AirPlay 2 streaming target and stream music to any speaker you can hook up to it. AppleInsider digs one out.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 29

AirPlay 2 coming next year to new Bose Home Speaker & Soundbar models

Bose on Tuesday announced a trio of smartspeakers with Amazon's Alexa assistant, promising that support for Apple's AirPlay 2 is coming in "early 2019."

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Nativ adds Apple AirPlay & Google Cast to $1,599 Vita music hub

Nativ this week announced support for Apple AirPlay and Google Cast on the Vita, its touchscreen-based music server and player aimed at audiophiles with money to spare.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Denon and Marantz roll out AirPlay 2 support for select AV receivers

Audio specialists Denon and Marantz began rolling out promised support for Apple's AirPlay 2 on Thursday, providing owners with firmware updates that bring certain AV receivers in compliance with the wireless streaming protocol.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 12

Reminder: AirPlay devices can stream to AirPlay 2 speakers like the HomePod

AirPlay 2, Apple's latest evolution of their wireless streaming protocol, was recently released, bringing with it an array of new features and changes. This had many wondering, will original AirPlay devices stream to AirPlay 2 speakers?

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Sonos first third party to deliver promised AirPlay 2 support

Sonos on Wednesday launched its promised support for AirPlay 2, initially available through a handful of the company's speakers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13

How to pick which wireless speaker is best for you

As with any other gadget, the term "wireless speaker" is loaded with sometimes confusing categories. AppleInsider breaks them down and talks about how to pick what features you need, and which speaker you may want.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

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