Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 11.3 update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the second beta and just a day after releasing the tvOS 11.2.6 update.

Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 11.3 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode and Apple Configurator.

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The tvOS 11.3 update introduces support for AirPlay 2, allowing the Apple TV to be added to the Home app as part of a HomeKit setup.

With AirPlay 2, you can play the same song on multiple Apple TVs in different rooms, and when AirPlay 2 officially launches, that functionality will extend to other AirPlay 2 devices like HomePod and AirPlay 2 compatible speakers.

Other new features in tvOS 11.3 include enhancements to Match Content support, automatic frame rate switching on the fourth-generation Apple TV (a feature that was added to Apple TV 4K in a past tvOS update), and automatic mode switching for AirPlay video sessions.

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PhillyOM1 Avatar
69 months ago
Has anyone used Airplay 2 Apple TV with the HomePod?
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H3LL5P4WN Avatar
69 months ago
Has anyone used Airplay 2 Apple TV with the HomePod?
This is the exact reason I came to this thread. I'm dying to hear mine in stereo.
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PhillyOM1 Avatar
69 months ago
Only to control tracks. 11.3 beta 1 and 2 was still using AP1 to connect to the HomePod. AP2 has been removed from beta 3.
That's slightly disappointing, maybe beta 4 will have real AP2.
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Braderunner Avatar
69 months ago
This is the exact reason I came to this thread. I'm dying to hear mine in stereo.
Rest In Peace. You’ll be missed.
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