Apple TV 4K Airplay2 issues
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Hi,
I got an Apple TV 4k and want the sound to go to the Node 2i permanently via Airplay2.
Unfortunately this does not happen. Whenever the Apple TV goes to sleep, it defaults the sound setting back to HDMI in Apple TV. I have to then go to the settings to manually set it back to the Node 2i
Also, it only transmits the Movie sound, but not the Apple TV system sounds (such as navigating through the icons, ...) when using Airplay. (using Bluetooth instead of Airplay to connect the Apple TV to the Node 2i doesn't work because the sound volume is by far too low in Bluetooth mode)
Finally, when I chose to play music with the Node 2i, suddenly Apple TV decides to switch from Airplay back to HDMI sound output. There is no option in the Bluesound app to switch back the Apple TV as primary audio source after listening to music. In fact, Apple TV doesn't show at all in the app's list of sources even when it is connected using Airplay.
What I need is for Apple TV to permanently stay set to Airplay audio output, or to have a button in the Bluesound app to set the source to Apple TV. I want to avoid having to go into the Apple TV settings all the time to switch the Audio output back to the Node 2i.
Does anyone have a solution to these issues?
Thanks
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Hi Stan
Software does great things but hardware is so much more reliable for things like this.
Save yourself a lot of headaches and just run an optical cable the AppleTV is connected to the digital in on the NODE 2i. Disable the speakers on the TV and program the TV remote power button to select Optical in the Settings, Player, IR Remote of the BluOS App.
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I haven't tested it, but this may solution posted on stockexchange may solve the problem:
As this issue still persist in 2019, wanted to add a temporary solution.
Big thanks to the answer from user quip above that pointed in the right direction: the Apple TV checks for Speakers before looking for a Network Connection.
The semi-solution is to set the Network Connection on the Apple TV to Manual.
Go to Settings > Network > Ethernet > Configure IP and select Manual.
You can just click on "Done" on all the prompts if you want to use the same settings as before.
After this fix, most of the time, the Apple TV remembers the AirPlay Speaker selected after wakeup.
Update: Here is a step-by-step video tutorial for the procedure: https://youtu.be/wb4-U0TUB0Y
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/244772/apple-tv-remember-airplay-speaker-choice
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So the above thread is exactly the issue I'm dealing with in my setup, which is that my Apple TV 4K is connected to a display via HDMI. I was selecting my Bluesound Powernode 2i as the Default Audio Output. But would have to do it each time I wanted to watch something.
For some reason, the Bluesound is no longer coming up as an option for sound. Anyone know how to get the Apple TV to recognize the Bluesound unit?
I tried the fix in Vladimir's video, and when I press and hold the play button on my Siri remote, nothing happens.
Will appreciate any assistance anyone could provide ! Thanks in advance.
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For the potential benefit of others having this dilemna, I was able to resolve it using the technique in Vladimir's video, with one change from what he suggested:
-instead of pushing and holding the 'play' button, I had to push and hold the 'home' button which is just above the volume ones
The lingering question in my mind, is how is the sound now being streamed to my Powernode 2i? I'm thinking doing it this way means it is now going via Bluetooth and not via Air Play.
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Although the sound is still getting to my Powernode, why does the Powernode still not appear on this setup screen as an option?
(this is found in Settings > Video and Audio > Default Audio Output
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Hi,
I have the same issue.
My node 2i is not anymore recognize by the apple tv throu Airplay.
I open a ticket 2 weeks ago over the support but i get no answer.
Did you find a solution ?
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I don't know if it's the proper solution, but I push and hold the Home button on the Apple TV remote, and then the Powernode is given as an output option in the bottom of that menu.
I'm not sure if the signal is now streamed via Air Play, or just Bluetooth, but it is a temporary fix.
But the original issue persists in that I have to do that every time I start watching on Apple TV. So I plan to contact Apple Care to see what they say. If you want to contact me offline, I will be happy to share what they say. PM me here, or via email at gvlastak@uwo.ca.
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