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Title: Best Speakers That Support AirPlay 2
Post by: HCK on June 22, 2018, 04:05:19 pm
Best Speakers That Support AirPlay 2

Apple's HomePod isn't the only speaker that'll let you connect using AirPlay 2 — these speakers will also add support for Apple's multi-room audio protocol.

When Apple first announced AirPlay 2 alongside the HomePod, it also revealed other companies would be adding AirPlay 2 support to their speakers and amplifiers. Right before WWDC 2018, Apple shipped an update for iOS and the HomePod that added AirPlay 2 support and stereo pairing. As it stands, HomePod is the only speaker that supports Apple's AirPlay 2 protocol. That said, a few of the companies promising AirPlay 2 support assure me that firmware updates are on the way.

If you'd like to grab an AirPlay 2-compatible speaker, here are some of the best options available to you!

HomePod
Bang & Olufsen Speakers
Libratone Zipp & Zipp Mini
Sonos Speakers
HomePod



As I mentioned above, Apple's HomePod is the only speaker on the list (for now) that currently offers AirPlay 2 support.

The $350 HomePod has quite the har...

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