Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)

What you need Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) HomePod speakers* A TV that supports HDMI ARC or eARC *HomePod mini speakers aren't supported. 

Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) HomePod speakers* A TV that supports HDMI ARC or eARC *HomePod mini speakers aren't supported. 

Turn on HDMI ARC or eARC Set up your HomePod speaker or stereo pair as the default speaker for Apple TV. Go the Home screen on Apple TV and select Settings > Video and Audio > Default Audio Output. Under Default Audio Output, make sure that HomePod is selected.  Under Audio Return Channel (Beta), select Play Television Audio. You'll know ARC or eARC is turned on when it says On (ARC) or On (eARC).

Set up your HomePod speaker or stereo pair as the default speaker for Apple TV. Go the Home screen on Apple TV and select Settings > Video and Audio > Default Audio Output. Under Default Audio Output, make sure that HomePod is selected.  Under Audio Return Channel (Beta), select Play Television Audio. You'll know ARC or eARC is turned on when it says On (ARC) or On (eARC).

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