Apple TV 4K User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in tvOS 26
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- Stream audio and video to Apple TV 4K
- Use HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers with Apple TV 4K
- Use AirPods or Beats with Apple TV 4K
- Connect Bluetooth devices
- Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote
- Manage incoming iPhone calls
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard
- Use your iPhone or iPad as a camera
- Use Siri on other devices to control Apple TV 4K
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- TV app at a glance
- Navigate the Apple TV app
- Subscribe to Apple TV or a channel
- Start watching on the Home screen
- Control video playback
- Search in the Apple TV app
- Watch Apple Originals
- Watch MLS
- Watch Formula 1
- Buy or rent movies and TV shows
- View movies and TV shows in your library
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust TV app settings
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- Music app at a glance
- Subscribe to Apple Music
- Start listening on the Home screen
- Control music playback
- Search for songs, artists, and albums
- Discover new music
- About Apple Music Sing
- Play music together using SharePlay
- Listen to radio stations
- Watch music videos
- Browse music in your library
- See what your friends are listening to
- Manage recommendations
- Adjust Music app settings
- Sing
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- Fitness app at a glance
- Connect your Apple Watch or iPhone
- Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
- Start working out in the For You screen
- View workout details and control playback
- Browse or search for workouts
- Save workouts for later
- Combine workouts with Stacks
- View and manage Fitness+ plans
- Work out together using SharePlay
- App Store
- Search
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- Copyright and trademarks
Use HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers with Apple TV 4K
You can stream audio from Apple TV 4K to HomePod speakers or stream audio (except system alerts and game sounds) to AirPlay-enabled speakers if they’re connected to the same network.
On Apple TV 4K, do either of the following:
Set HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers as your temporary audio output: Press and hold
on your remote to open Control Center, then select 
and choose the speakers you want to use.When you select AirPlay-enabled speakers (other than HomePod speakers) as your temporary audio output, Apple TV 4K plays audio through your AirPlay speakers except system alerts and game sounds, which play through your default audio output. Your speaker selection resets to the default audio output after Apple TV 4K is put to sleep.
Set HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers as your default audio output: Go to Settings
on Apple TV 4K, then go to Video and Audio > Audio Output and choose the speakers you want to use.When you select AirPlay-enabled speakers (other than HomePod speakers) as your default audio output, Apple TV 4K plays audio through your AirPlay speakers except system alerts and game sounds, which play through your TV speakers.
You can see a full list of Airplay-enabled speakers on the Home accessories website.