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How do I connect old speakers to Apple TV?
on Apple TV. Go to Video and Audio, then scroll down to Calibration. Select Wireless Audio Sync, then follow the onscreen instructions for using your iPhone to sync your speakers.
Can you plug speakers into Apple TV?
The Apple TV has a digital audio output and your powered speakers have an analog audio input. To make it work you string a Toslink cable between the Apple TV and converter. Then connect the converter and speakers via an analog cable. With the cabling done properly, the Apple TV will send its audio to the speakers.
How do I get analog audio on Apple TV?
To make it work you string a Toslink cable between the Apple TV and converter. Then connect the converter and speakers via an analog cable. With the cabling done properly, the Apple TV will send its audio to the speakers. An inexpensive digital-to-audio converter solves the Apple TV-to-powered speakers problem.
How can I hook up an external speaker to my Apple TV?
Hook up your Airport Express to power, and connect the optical audio cable to it (via 3.5mm adapter), and to your sound system. Turn on your fourth-generation Apple TV and go to Settings > Audio and Video > Audio Output. Any AirPlay compatible speaker is listed here.
Can you connect an Apple TV to a stereo receiver?
Yes, you can use the optical audio port to connect the Apple TV directly to a stereo receiver. New receivers will already have an optical audio port or you can buy an adaptor to convert to analog RCA cables.
Are there any speakers that work with Apple TV?
Turn on your fourth-generation Apple TV and go to Settings > Audio and Video > Audio Output. Any AirPlay compatible speaker is listed here, including your third-generation Apple TV.
What kind of cable do I need to hook up my Apple TV?
Hook up your third-generation Apple TV to power, and connect the optical audio cable to your sound system. (You don’t need to use an HDMI cable for anything.) Turn on your fourth-generation Apple TV and go to Settings > Audio and Video > Audio Output.