{"id":94247,"date":"2019-05-30T02:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/18\/06\/14\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2"},"modified":"2019-05-30T02:11:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T02:11:00","slug":"here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are all the receivers and speakers that are getting AirPlay 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- font size selector, BEGIN --> <span class=\"cfix\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"feat\">Feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gray small byline\"> By <a href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#2f5d494641484e5c6f48424e4643014c4042\">Roger Fingas<\/a> <br \/><span class=\"gray\">Thursday, June 14, 2018, 12:04 pm PT (03:04 pm ET)<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <span><span class=\"article-leader\">AirPlay 2 is a small but important addition to Apple&#8217;s audio world, allowing sound on multiple devices simultaneously. Here&#8217;s a list of the compatible speakers and receivers promised so far, and where available, the dates AirPlay 2 support is expected. Updated on May 29 with new equipment by Savant.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"AirPlay 2\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Apple<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Apple HomePod\" height=\"413\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Arcam<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Arcam rPlay\" height=\"409\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>rPlay \u2014 May 16 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bang &amp; Olufsen<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"BeoSound 35\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Bluesound<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bluesound Pulse 2i\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Pulse 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Pulse Flex 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Pulse Mini 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Pulse Soundbar 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Node 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Powernode 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<li>Vault 2i \u2014 Dec. 11 2018<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bose<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bose Home Speaker 500\" height=\"426\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Home Speaker 500 \u2014 April 2019<\/li>\n<li>Soundbar 500 \u2014 April 2019<\/li>\n<li>Soundbar 700 \u2014 April 2019<\/li>\n<li>SoundTouch speakers \u2014<br \/> Coming soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bowers &amp; Wilkins<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bowers &amp; Wilkins\" height=\"440\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Formation Audio<\/li>\n<li>Formation Duo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Denon &amp; Marantz<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Marantz NR1510\" height=\"445\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Devialet<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Devialet Phantom\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Harman Kardon<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Harman Kardon Citation\" height=\"371\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Citation speakers \u2014 Early 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Libratone<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Libratone-Zipp\" height=\"371\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-11.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>McIntosh<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"McIntosh RS200\" height=\"440\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-12.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>RS200 \u2014 May 16 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Naim<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Naim Mu-so\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-13.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Pioneer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>VSX-934 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver \u2014 Feb. 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Savant<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savant.com\/\"><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Savant Smart Soundbar\" height=\"313\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-14.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart Soundbar<\/li>\n<li>SmartAmp \u2014 Summer 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sonos<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"article-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sonos Beam\" class=\"lazy\" data-original=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-15.jpg\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"minor2 small gray\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Yamaha<\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha is <a href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/19\/04\/15\/yamaha-to-deliver-airplay-2-support-to-14-home-audio-products-in-april\">delivering AirPlay 2 support<\/a> to 14 products in April 2019. <\/p>\n<p> The company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IukChQ\">MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable<\/a> will net support in the second half of 2019. <\/p>\n<h2>What AirPlay 2 does for you<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/18\/05\/30\/how-to-use-airplay-2-on-ios-an-in-depth-analysis\">headline feature of AirPlay 2<\/a> is of course multi-room audio, but it also enables stereo pairing on the HomePod, along with a variety of other improvements. A substantially bigger streaming buffer versus the original AirPlay protocol helps reduce interruptions due to network issues. <\/p>\n<p>There is also tighter sync between speakers. Siri meanwhile can be be asked to play\/pause music on any AirPlay 2 speaker, regardless of the manufacturer, or move sound from one room to another. Just ask Siri on the HomePod to &#8220;move the music to the living room&#8221; and it will.<\/p>\n<p>[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NYv1YTJHbqE&#038;w=560&#038;h=315]<\/p>\n<p>AirPlay 2 is now more independent as well. Instead of constantly being interrupted by phone calls, games, or videos, AirPlay 2 can continue to stream.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers with AirPlay 2 compatibility now appear in within the iOS Home app, and can be assigned an individual room like any other accessory. There, speakers can be played or paused, and included within favorites. <\/p>\n<p>[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0TXUmycx_W4&#038;w=560&#038;h=315]<\/p>\n<p>Presently, AirPlay 2 speakers cannot be included in HomeKit Scenes.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to buy<\/h2>\n<p>Multiple retailers carry the receivers and speakers shown above, many with added perks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/?BI=1717&amp;KBID=2301&amp;KWID=EZ\">B&amp;H<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/adorama.evyy.net\/c\/81003\/51926\/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fg%2Fsonos\">Adorama<\/a>, for instance, will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside New York and New Jersey (Colorado and Vermont residents, <a href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/help\/Terms-and-Conditions\">see here<\/a>). Those with a Prime membership can take advantage of free expedited shipping on many audio solutions at <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MsM0fv\">Amazon<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Feature By Roger Fingas Thursday, June 14, 2018, 12:04 pm PT (03:04 pm ET) AirPlay 2 is a small but important addition to Apple&#8217;s audio world, allowing sound on multiple devices simultaneously. Here&#8217;s a list of the compatible speakers and receivers promised so far, and where available, the dates AirPlay 2 support is expected. 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