Services: With AirPlay 2, you are not limited to specific services. Use your favorite first-party app to start the music. Multiroom: Apple’s AirPlay 2 integration makes it easy to start playing music to one or more speakers from any app on your Apple device. Add music to other AirPlay 2 speakers, turn the volume up or down individually or collectively, either from your Apple device or using.
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The upcoming firmware updates include:
Deezer Hifi Airplay 2
- Support for Apple AirPlay 2, adding the ability to stream Apple Music and other streaming services from your iPhone, iPad, HomePod and Mac to multiple Yamaha devices and other AirPlay 2-enabled speakers – simultaneously, perfectly in sync and throughout your home. And, with Siri on your iPhone, iPad, HomePod and AirPods, you can control what's playing in every part of your home with just your voice.
- Actions on Google, enabling voice control of compatible Yamaha devices via the Google Assistant. Now you can use your Google Home, Android or iOS devices with the Google Assistant app from the App store to control your Yamaha home theater with voice commands, link rooms hands-free, adjust volumes and more.
- Ability to use Spotify Connect with free Spotify accounts (previously only available for paid subscription-based accounts)
- Qobuz streaming and download service, with playback on updated Yamaha MusicCast devices at true high-resolution up to 192 kHz / 24-bit.
- Addition of eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) feature to 2017 and 2018 AV receivers, supporting uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD, and object-based surround such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Release schedule
The firmware updates and MusicCast app updates will start on April 16. Those who have registered their products will also receive email notifications when new updates are available. Users will be automatically prompted to install the firmware via the MusicCast app. The schedule is as follows:Actions on Google
April 16: All MusicCast models introduced since 2015 through an update to the MusicCast app.AirPlay 2, Qobuz and Spotify Connect updates
Beginning in late April and released by model/series:MusicCast 20 and MusicCast 50 wireless speakers, MusicCast BAR 400 sound bar, RX-Ax80 Series AV receivers, RX-Vx85 Series AV receivers, RX-S602 slimline AV receiver, ATS-4080 sound bar, TSR-7850 AV receiver, CX-A5200 AV preamp/processor, XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier.Second half of 2019:MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable
eARC
Beginning in late April and released by model/series: RX-Ax80 Series AV receivers, RX-Ax70 Series AV receivers, RX-Vx85 Series AV receivers, RX-Vx83 Series AV receivers, RX-S602 Slimline AV receiver, TSR-7850 AV receiver, TSR-5830 AV receiver, CX-A5200 AV preamp/processor.AirPlay 2 system requirements
The following devices support streaming with AirPlay 2. If your device meets the requirements below, but you can't use AirPlay, learn what to do.
Devices you can stream audio from
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
- Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 11.4 or later1
- HomePod with iOS 11.4 or later
- Mac with either iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS Catalina
- PC with iTunes 12.8 or later
Devices you can stream video from
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later
- Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later
Devices you can stream to
- Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD with tvOS 11.4 or later
- HomePod with iOS 11.4 or later
- Speakers connected to the Audio Out port on AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd Generation) with the latest firmware update
- AirPlay 2-compatible smart TVs2 with the label 'Works with Apple AirPlay'
- Speakers and receivers with the label 'Works with Apple AirPlay'3
AirPlay system requirements
The following devices support streaming with AirPlay. If your device meets the requirements below, but you can't use AirPlay, learn what to do.
Devices you can stream from
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Mac
- iTunes on Mac or PC
- Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD1
Devices you can stream to
Deezer Airplay 2
- HomePod
- Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, and Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)
- Speakers connected to the Audio Out port on AirPort Express
- Speakers with “Works with Apple AirPlay” on the speaker packaging
Deezer Airplay 2 App
- You can stream only audio from Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD using AirPlay.
- To use Siri to play and control video on a smart TV, you need an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV that supports HomeKit. HomeKit isn't supported on Samsung smart TVs.
- Some third-party speakers might require a firmware update to support AirPlay 2 streaming. Go to the manufacturer's website to learn more.