It also works well with the Jamo SUB 210 subwoofer! THANKS! (Hungary)

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I’m pinning it so that people can see this as a more cost effective option!

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

Could you please post a link to that subwoofer on a reply to this reply?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@Techlifeandmore www.amazon.com/Jamo-SUB-210-Subwoofer/dp/B004QD002A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

@JasonfromMinnesota

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Techlifeandmore

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya that is expensive!

it has taken me 25yrs to get a great sound like this. This setup is truly the a cheaper way to get a truly amazing home theater sound.

Setup Guide: AirPort Express WiFi Fix/Solution 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing this video. I recently purchased two Apple HomePod 2’s for my living room TV. Upon receiving them, I found they sounded pretty good, but I wasn't sure if they were better than my soundbar to justify the price. Nonetheless, I appreciate having all my Apple products connected. I was on the verge of returning them until I stumbled upon this video while researching pairing capabilities for a subwoofer. To my dismay, I discovered that Apple only allows pairing of up to two HomePods, and I've heard that connecting two pairs together doesn't yield the best surround sound for TV and can be costly. After watching the video, I decided to purchase the newer Apple AirPort Express from Amazon along with the recommended RCA cables. Upon plugging everything in with my subwoofer (see video for requirements or scroll down), I encountered a couple of issues connecting the AirPort Express to WiFi instead of using a direct Ethernet cable. I couldn't find much information on how to do this, but I tinkered around with the AirPort Utility app on my MacBook Pro and managed to figure it out. I use a Linksys Mesh “Node” home system. Below are the steps for setting up the Apple AirPort Express and connecting it to WiFi for those who are new to using it with the Apple Home app/AirPlay: (1) Plug in the Apple AirPort Express. (2) Plug in the Subwoofer. (3) Connect the recommended RCA cable to both like in the video above. (4) Download AirPort Utility on iPhone or on Apple Computer. I found it easier to use the AirPort Utility app on my MacBook Pro (2022 M2). (5) Once it detects the AirPort Express, click on its picture. (6) A window will pop up; click “Edit." (7) You'll see options in the top bar for Base Station, Internet, Wireless, and AirPlay. Click on "Wireless," then navigate to "Network Mode" and choose "Join a Wireless Network" from the drop-down menu. Afterward, you should see the Internet connected to the AirPort Express once it reboots, and the status lights will turn solid green. After successfully connecting the AirPort Express to your WiFi, it will function as an accessory. Connecting your subwoofer to the AirPort Express accessory is as easy as setting up the HomePod, HomePod 2 or HomePod Mini. (8) Open the "Home" app on your iPhone. (9) Tap the '+' sign at the top right. (10) Select "Add Accessory” (11) Choose "More Options…" Your AirPort Express should appear there after a few seconds to a minute, allowing you to add it to the same room as your HomePods. Now, you can “pair” them together. In the video above, you can select your HomePods and your new subwoofer/AirPort Express. I renamed my AirPort Express as "Sub" in the living room where my HomePods are connected. I have my subwoofer volume turned all the way up on my phone, as well as my HomePods. Then, when I use my Apple TV remote, the subwoofer volume adjusts along with the HomePods as if they're paired. I hope this explanation helps. I opted for a sleek subwoofer that can be wall-mounted and comes with floor stands. However, I chose to place it under my couch to keep it hidden. What I ordered for setup: Apple AirPort Express - 2nd Gen: You can buy one on eBay or Amazon. Some are cheap, but I went with seller history on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01556X1R2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the 4 star rating seller has 15 available as I write this. This tells me they know what they’re doing when it comes to refurbished products. I like reliability. TotalMount Apple AirPort Express Mount - like for an Apple TV: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HC7BL8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 RCA Cable - Same as recommended in video above: 3.5mm to RCA Cable | 3.5mm Male to 2RCA Male Stereo Y Splitter RCA Cord, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFQNFSS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Subwoofer: Requirements as shown in video above, RCA Cable Line In ‘Red & White’, Phase, Crossover, and Auto ON/OFF, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYQ4LOO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

@birdyw

4 ай бұрын

Hi there, can I ask you a question? This video tell me to have the Airport express setup as network extender, while you are saying to have it join the network, can you clarify that? I tried to set up and actually I remember somewhere also talk about using "Jin the network", So did that, but the Airport express still blinking amber light, and it said it cannot find the network, btw, I us a ethernet cable to connect to the Airport express, and the network management software from my ISP show that the Airport express already joined in bridge mode. SO why it still blinking amber light? Your help will greatly appreciated, I'm kind of confused here. Thanks.

Thanks for this video. Added a small 8” Polk audio subwoofer to a set of two home pods and the sound now is way better. I took your idea a little further and added one of this Apple devices to my old Sony receiver is now an airplay 2 device that I use in my back yard, it powers up 4 speakers and a sub. I can basically play music thru my house and in the backyard yard without missing a beat. Thank you for this wonderful idea.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad to have helped! :)

Holy sh****t! How genius! I have a HomePod and a Sonos Beam and need some more bass thrown in the mix. Totally trying this out! God bless you man!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Always gotta have that bass!

Fate somehow brought me to your video! I spontaneously sprung for two HomePod minis, but wanted more bass, so searched around for subwoofer options, and also happened to have an old AirPort Express that I wasn't using. Picked up an inexpensive active woofer from Amazon, linked it via AirPlay, and it works perfectly as you lay out here in the video! Thanks for doing this. It really helped me round out the sound!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Done and loving! Paired a Wharfdale Diamond SW150 sub with 2 Homepod Minis in my small box room office. Sounds much, much better at low volumes when you get the sub crossover and volume right. Looking forward to trying it this weekend with my 2 Homepod originals downstairs. Make sure everything is on the same wifi band and node (if you have a mesh/extender). Mine are all on 2.4ghz from 1 router. Thanks!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! No problem!

When I used to work at Best Buy years ago, we would sell so many of those Airport Express routers. They literally had a multitude of uses!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I had bought the first gen from Best Buy and was really happy with it! But sadly it broke down later. Then I upgraded to the extreme.

@clintgolub1751

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya the extreme was solid for its time! It was really good at keeping bandwidth consistent within its N-band range if you had older wireless speakers or several wireless devices that were more bandwidth heavy. I believe it also allowed for hard drives to be directly connected to it for Time Machine backups?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it could. Or you could purchase it with the hard drive internal.

This works surprisingly well. Thank you for the video. I would have never thought of this solution. Now I can keep my SVS sub!

It also works well with the VELODYNE impact mini subwoofer!sound is perfect,Thanks very much

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I checked it out and that looks like a neat sub!

I did this with my HomePod minis!! WOW, what a difference it made. Thanks!!!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Oh I’m loving this…got my airport express, cable, and that Klipsch sub.. sounds awesome!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Hey its pretty late on my end but this also works with the "Klipsch Reference R-10SW 10" 300w" I have two of these and link these up in two rooms of my house it works really well

Just what I was looking for. Wasn’t sure it would lead to what I was most looking for, but ultimately it did. Since Apple updated the HomePods to work in “theater mode” on the Apple TV 4K I’ve been killing myself to find a way to also have my subwoofer playing at the same time. Once I added my sub following your directions, you can output the Apple TV sound to BOTH the HomePods and the sub. Everything now sounds complete and freaking awesome.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! I hope Apple continues to advance this feature to allow even more HomePods to pair to Home Theater mode. But it already beats most of the home theater sound equipment by a lot!

@hylabaehr89

3 жыл бұрын

Did you also need an airport express or did you go directly to apple tv

@lukerider756

3 жыл бұрын

@@hylabaehr89 using the airport express has been the only way I have found so far to connect a sub to the Apple TV while also using the HomePods in theater mode.

@lukerider756

3 жыл бұрын

For now I have connected two “Y” adapters to the subwoofer lines so it is connected to both the airport express and the AV receiver that way I don’t have to change wires depending on what source I am listening to.

@hylabaehr89

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukerider756 all right. really cool. thanks

🤔 I'm impressed. You solved my biggest complaint with the HomePod.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Great video!!! I love that you showed the difference!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thats genius, I have an Airport Express Gen 2 sitting on the shelf unused, and a 10" sub that has all those features. Time to turn it into an airplay 2 sub to go along with my stereo pair of HP mini's! :)

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Really want to try this as I use my stereo home pods for movie and tv watching but miss the bass for key scenes. Hope it works!

Literally have 2 HomePods and a Klipsch high end sub with rca. Had no idea I could do this. Genius!!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Klipsch is amazing!

@arijit8381

3 жыл бұрын

Sir is it possible to add a sony sub with t homepod?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@arijit8381 yes. As long as it has an RCA input then you can!

@arijit8381

3 жыл бұрын

Bose hs500 or homepod sound quality wise.i have t bose hs 500 and have heard t homepod in t store.i feel t bose sounds better than t homepod. What is ur thought?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@arijit8381 good question! I have a lot of thoughts about that. I’m actually going to be addressing that in my next video. Haven’t been able to work on it due to the holidays but I should have it ready by this weekend. Stay tuned!

Did that! Works perfectly

Thanks for the great video! It made me decide I need this setup... Remaining question: Does this combination (OG HomePods + subwoofer) support Dolby Atmos?

Wow, brilliant hack! Love it. Thx!!!!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Ich hatte ein Elac SUB203 ESP, der bei mir im Keller Staub angesetzt hatte. Ich habe schon eine lange Zeit darüber nachgedacht, wie ich ihn mit meinen HomePods benutzen könnte. Vielen vielen Dank für diese tolle Idee. I had an Elac Sub 203esp gathering dust in my basement. I was thinking about using it with my HomePods for a long long time. Thank you for this great idea…

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped!

Thank you for this!

Great video, thanks for the problem solve. Just wondering, once paired, do we have to select the sub every time, or will it remained paired to the homepods as they fire up? Thanks for any help.

@arvs7356

Жыл бұрын

You’d have to select it every time. Sadly, Apple made speaker groups exclusive to Homepods. It’s a shame cos they seem to have been testing it during one of the iOS 16 betas. But there’s a Apple-y hack for this: if you have an Apple TV, you can configure the default output speakers there which can include Homepods and other AirPlay 2 devices. But then you will need to cast both video and audio to your Apple TV (ie for KZread, your video will not play on your iPhone screen)

Any recommendation on Smaller Size Subwoofers to experiment with this but with a Smaller Size Sub-Woofer anything in 10 Inch or 12 Inch Subwoofer ?

Hi do you think this is possible to use to watch movies via the Apple TV ? Will the apple t.v. be able to output sounds from both the HomePods and the subwoofer ?

You think is also possible to add a record player in this way? I would love to hear my vinyl disc from the HomePod

Amazing. Does this also work with Apple TV for Netflix movies? :) thanks a lot

Very nice Video 👍👍 Greatings & Abo from germany

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marvin! Greetings from the US as well!

Wow thanks for the video, I just bought a airport express and hooked it up to my Polk audio HTS12. Took all but 3 minutes to set up!! Apple audio life hack for sure! Is there a way to link them to a pair of stereo HomePods so it automatically comes on when you use hey Siri to play music? Or is it just with iPhone and you select it to play?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

So far there is no way to link them :( So you will need to always choose the subwoofer as well.

Does it remain synced after each use or do you have to add it into the configuration each use?

Hi just to pick your brains, I'm trying to connect a subwoofer downstairs to an existing system currently I have a Pioneer SC-lx86 and pipe the sound through out the whole house with the main and zone 2 engaging Spotify on my iphone via airplay if I was to do what your recommending wouldn't I have to cancel out the airplay to the sc-lx86 and then go with the newly found subwoofer system on that airplay system. What would you suggest? or can I add a speaker/Subwoofer to an existing airplay device?

@Victor Mendez can I use this setup as en replacement of my current sound bar setup?

Thanks for the great idea! Is the model number for the airport express A1392?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

wow, i’m actually really blown away! the sub definitely picks up where the bass lacks from both pods. i didn’t even know think it would be possible to link a sub to the experience! i can’t imagine what this setup sounds like with the new dolby atmos feature. 😭😭

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I've done some tests and it's pretty good! But I do have some thoughts on it. In my latest video series I'll be talking about it, so stay tuned!

Amazing tip never thought of it. Is there an option to express not getting in my Country India. Can we make it with Rasberey Pi Suggestions please

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

I would think so!

I’ve connected the stereo pair of HomePod minis to Two subwoofers 🔊 🔊 LOL!! I’ve tried to adjust one sub for voice base support and the other for general base. Movies are now completely nuts! Sound thumps were it needs to with a full range of base! All anyone sees when they enter the room is the two small HomePods followed by shock as they generally say “there no way those are your movie speakers!” 😂

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

Yes, genius!

hello, would it work with Belkin Soundform Connect AirPlay2 too?

Is it possible to setup an apple tv 4k + two homepod minis + airplay express sub?

First time viewer, awesome video. Looking forward to future content.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

ok kind of a big question here. I have a Bose 500 Soundbar with the 500 Bass Module for my TV , if I wanted to use the Homepod to connect with it all would this work? Thanks!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Technically you could. But it would just be mirroring the audio between both sources. And this can sometimes cause a delay between both sources. So I wouldn't recommend it. You have to use just one source.

this is very informative and im currently using and loving this set up, im using apple tv (arc) so i can also output my audio on my PS5. the homepods stereo works well however the subwoofer dont output at all, any thoughts or workaround on this?

@tunchy6768

6 ай бұрын

Same with me. It seems that anything that is arc from the TV doesn’t pass on to any other AirPlay device from the Apple TV. Don’t think there is a way around it as I am guessing they assume you won’t airplay tv to another room or device.

Hi , After seeing your video, I got a new apple airport express 2nd generation. I am from India , could you suggest some cheap active subwoofer that i can use with my express or what specs that need to be checked before buying active subwoofer.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

In my video, I list a few features that you should consider getting with your subwoofer. In the comments, some people have suggested other subwoofers. Look into the Jamo Sub 210.

Brilliant!

Can someone recommend a y cable- rca to 3.5mm. I have my klipsch subwoofer speaker integrated through the airport express. I bought a cheap cable from target and I can't tell if the annoying pops. metallic noises are a wifi problem or a cable problem.

Never thought about this. Sad, that Apple does not produce these stations anymore

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I know! I wish Apple would renter the router market.

@bradleyclark5936

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya Keep your eyes on the UltraWide Band chip in the HomePod mini’s that’s gonna be much bigger then people are understanding or imaging currently. Think like Apple and Thing Bigger, the crumbs are a trail just not many seeing it’s planned pathways forward yet.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@bradleyclark5936 what do you mean Bradley?

You’re the 🐐

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

You're breathtaking!

So I followed the instructions and I am able to see the AirPort Express (connected to sub) on the iPad but I am unable to use the HomePods and the AirPort Express simultaneously? It will only let select me one or the other.

Thanks 🙏🏼 I have 20 foot ceilings. I have my HomePods in my loft above the living room. I noticed at times the mid range lacks when they’re up there as well. Tried moving them to downstairs but the sound gets lost because the room is very large. Maybe the subwoofer will help. Luckily all my neighbors play their music load so they can’t complain, LOL 😂

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're trying to compete with you! Better show them what you got!

@ScottTaylorRealtor

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya LOL I’m wondering if I can have 2 sets of HomePods linked in stereo. Since I have 2 up in the loft of my 20 ft ceiling height living room, I’d like to have another stereo paired set in my kitchen/family room. If anyone knows please comment. I called Apple and the rep didn’t sound too certain. I have 3 HomePods but if I can stereo pair 2 sets, I’ll order another.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScottTaylorRealtor Sadly, only one stereo pair of HomePods can be used for Home Theater mode. You technical can airplay to additional speakers or set of speakers, but you need to do that manually each time.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

So, do you want to you have two stereo pairs that are connected together, or just two stereo pairs that are separate from each other?

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya I don’t know. They might think he’s a peasant when they see that all he’s got is two HomePods and the subwoofer with an airport express.

Hi, have you tried using tidal app and played Dobly atmos mucis ? because i tryied playing dolby atmos music in tidal app from my apple 4k tv to Homepod pair.But i get a message on my apple tv that it can play only in streo and dolby atmos content is not supported. But homepod can play dobly atmos content in netflix.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I have not, but that is interesting though. Dolby Atmos is likely only supported within a few select apps at this time. I hope that developers bring more adoption to the HomePods full capabilities soon! However, it seems less likely now due to Apple Canceling the HomePod :(

I got a first gen airport express and I was only able to set it up with a pc, using the airport utility software. my phones can not connect to it. is that normal? does your first gen work with your phone?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

1st gen will only work with Airplay 1, but not Airplay 2. You need airplay 2 in order to set it with multiple speakers on the phone.

Hello. Awesome video!! If my Airplay speakers are the same distance from my router as the Airport Express, will that eliminate any possible audio lag?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

As long as the airport express is close to the router then you shouldn't run into many issues.

@JasonandaCamera

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya thank you!

you can also use a n apple tv i have my aplle tv 2nd gen hooked up to a stereo receiver via digital audio bumpin all over the house inside and out

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I didn't know the 2nd gen supported Airplay 2.

@4jr909

3 жыл бұрын

it does. old ass apple tv still supports it. been using it since day one only for audio. works like a charm

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@4jr909 Neat! I thought only Apple TV 4th gen was compatible with Airplay 2. But good to know!

Help! I can not get the sound from Apple TV source thru the AirPort Express to the subwoofer. Apple express shows in my home but can not get it highlighted as is HomePods and Apple TV devices. What I’m a doing wrong?

So if I have homepods set for my Apple TV as the main speakers. Can I select the airport as well as the homepods in the Apple TV menu to be able to use them all at the same time? I would be using it primarily from the Apple TV only. Would be cool for a little bit of bump. I saw you say only 2 homepods can be paired. So wasn’t sure if all 3 could be used simultaneously. Thanks!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! You just have to select it every time! Sounds great for movies!

@Frenchfrye91

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya awesome! Thank you for the reply. Couldn’t find just a straight yes or no answer anywhere on the internet. Thanks again for the great video!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Revisiting this video after a few Homepod updates. I have this same setup but now the quality and audio level drops when I select subwoofer then when I de-select it the quality and volume go up on all media. Have y’all encountered this and is there a way to fix?!

@brodaty001

7 ай бұрын

I have the same thing, did you find a solution?

does it work with apple tv ?

@victor Mendez, have you not noticed delayed audio because of the analog audio?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

Every now and then, but it usually just requires a reset on the airport and it's synced again.

Sick

Can I do the same with (two) HomePod minis and a subwoofer (over the AirPlay express)?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya good because I have two HomePod minis and I’m thinking about spending about 100 bucks on a subwoofer and airport express from Facebook marketplace.

I also wish he would have given detailed his "final thoughts" of the before and after. It does sound like it gives the homepods the bass and mid range they're missing.

@Victor Mendez Can I Doo The Same Watching Movies on Apple Tv Atmos With Hompod And Add The Sub Just Like U show On The Video? Thanks 🙏

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I can't verify if dolby Atmos is still available if you airplay to the sub, but yes, you can still watch movies with the airplay sub, you just have to set it up manually every time you turn on the Apple TV.

@ryanfranklin1118

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya thank U brother keep it up With the videos like This

@jbn4353

3 жыл бұрын

According to my own test, Apple TV+ movies shows Dolby atmos while playing with the pair of homepods, but as soon as I ad the subwoofer through airplay using this video set up it doesn’t show that atmos anymore in the movie description, so apparently no. It still sounds amazing

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for testing that out! Now we know for sure. I also couldn’t tell the difference between the Dolby Atmos HomePod sounds compared to them being airplayed with the sub.

Hello! I have a question... is there any other subwoofer that we can purchase that has the same features at the one you are using??? maybe a more cheaper one ??

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. At the very least, you could get a basic subwoofer with RCA inputs but I wouldn’t recommend that you do. Reason being; you will always need to manually turn on and off your subwoofer. The subwoofer I listed in my video is the best in terms of sound and versatility. I was unable to find any other sub that included the same features at a lower price sadly.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya couldn’t you just leave the subwoofer on? I mean... really, how many watts does it take to power is a buffer that’s not producing base. The amplifier is ready and on but barely drawing anything.

Do a video on setting up the sub with two homepods in theatre mode.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! I’m currently making a smart home video series and will include this on the topic of smart speakers! Stay tuned!

@ima245

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya dammn! I just bought 2 homepods and I absolutely want to do that!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@ima245 You should!

@ima245

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya I did! Thanks for the video man, It worked perfectly!! actually I did a threat in Twitter, hehe its @ima245 but daaamn! It’s insane! I really can’t understand why people say HomePods have good bass when they totally not! Under 40 Hz they just don’t do anything! And tons of song sound empty without that bottom range. Your video made my HomePods totally worth! Thanks man!

@ima245

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya twitter.com/ima245/status/1337144303458639872?s=21

Will this method work with SVS subwoofers? Also Belkin Soundform also works for hooking up your subwoofer to give it airplay 2 features

Hi this subwoofer work if I used two HomePod with Apple TV 4K ?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just gotta manually airplay to the sub every time though.

Do you notice lag? When I was using my airport+3rd party speaker in another room, I noticed my homepod pair and airport was delayed slightly.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed any lag honestly. Make sure that your Wi-Fi set up is solid. I have a mesh router system that helps spread the Wi-Fi through the whole home.

@clintgolub1751

3 жыл бұрын

I agree here; I think the key for true wireless fidelity is a mesh system which is obviously made for dozens of little devices with the lowest possible latency

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

All we have at my house is a cheapo Xfinity Comcast everything in one box that’s horrible Wi-Fi router crab with a couple of TP Link power line extenders and adapter. This is accompanied by a 30 Mb Internet service. Would it work? My HomePod mini stereo pair works good at my house.

Can you do a video on setting up the sub with two homepods in theatre mode for the Dolby Atmos? Thanks.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Working on it now, stay tuned!

@bwickham54

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya Subscribing to see that in action. Will get a subwoofer if it works well with that setup.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Snail! I should have it up by this weekend, it’s been a busy holiday season. It’ll be titled something along the lines of ‘Smart Speakers.’

@jimmyfox231

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya If you connected a subwoofer this way and it turned on while using a pair of Homepods in atmos, wouldn’t the Apple TV recognize the subwoofer on airplay 2 downgrading the audio of the Homepods to stereo/standard surround?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfox231 Great question! I thought the same thing, however, during my testing, I didn't recognize any difference between HomePods paired and adding in the Sub via AirPlay 2. I have a new video coming out tomorrow discussing it a bit more about it if you're interested.

I have setup Hometheatre mode by connecting Apple TV 4K + Homepod pair . I see Dolby Atmos/5.1 badge icon in Netflix. Now i connect the subwoofer with apple express and now i dont see any dobly atmos or 5.1 signal? I see you have used only Iphone and music, Have you tired with Netflix and any movie app in apple tv and run homepod and subwoofer?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I have not unfortunately. I'll have to undergo more thorough research on this.

Does anyone know if this setup still works in 2024 with all the HomePod/Apple TV updates?

@tunchy6768

6 ай бұрын

Just did this setup a few weeks ago with an old sub and it works perfectly.

Would this work in theater mode with Apple TV?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Sort of! You can't set up the Airplay 2 Subwoofer to be a default speaker option like a pair of Homepods can. However, you can manually Airplay sound from your Apple TV to the Subwoofer. You just have to do this every time you turn on the Apple TV.

Hey victor, would it be possible to run 4 homepods at the same time? as a home theater

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. Home theater mode can only be used with a pair of HomePods.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

There is a way that you could rig up a home theater system with 4 homepods.

@hylabaehr89

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya okay

Does this work with Apple TV for watching movies?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

It does! Just gotta select the subwoofer in your Apple TV's Airplay Settings.

I have a apple tv4k and 2 homepods will your setup work with all these and boost my watching experience?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely! Just keep in mind that your subwoofer can’t be set up for home theater. But you can still Airplay to it manually through the menu.

@richrey4990

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya oh okay i use my homepods as my home theater so probably its not gonna work then.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Hopefully Apple releases an update that allows it, or releases their own subwoofer.

@richrey4990

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya im really hoping they do that.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the only disadvantage of this sort of setup is that the HomePods are not in true stereo. The HomePods are acting as 2 mono speakers. I don’t know of a way to have the HomePods play in stereo and also play a third speaker (sub).

Can any one get me the link for this ..?

Does it need to be connected to Airport Express? Would it work the same with a sub that supports Airplay 2 built-in?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. There are currently no subs with Airplay 2 built in.

@jamauai

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya I see, thanks. Hopefully one comes out soon.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

I could not foresee an airplane second generation subwoofer. However, I could foresee a subwoofer with a pairing button that you could press and then as Siri in the Homepod, or Alexa in airplay to speakers with it built-in, or Siri on your iPhone or other Apple device, to connect a subwoofer.

can you use Bose base module 700 ?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

You can!

how much speed are you on?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Not enough.

You’re not alone

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not?

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya yeah I don’t know what he’s talking about either.

I love the not so subtle aggression in the title. So American.

Do you only prefer the R-12SW? Is the R-100SW better?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

That depends on your room size. Get the 100SW if you have a big and tall room like mine. Or the 12SW for a bit smaller one.

@ricovonbo3759

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya bought the R-120SW, thanks

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Let me know how it sounds!

So it’s only works with Airport Express Gen 2?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya it would work with a UV Genie right? Because then you could have Amazon Alexa. Plus, there are 35 bucks. And, they have airplay support I think AirPlay second generation support.

Couldn’t you use a third GEN Apple TV because it has an optical out and then do optical to RCA?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

You could, but I like to keep things more simpler. I don't like relying on adapters because they tend to give out or need to be constantly on all the time, which consumes unnecessary power. But I guess if you already have a 3rd gen Apple TV then it should work just the same as using an Airport Express Gen 2.

@marcialcontreras2985

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya Hello guys: I tried connecting my Apple TV 3rd Gen as an Airport Express to my Sony Sub to connect to my 2 HomePods, and my 4K Apple TV is not detecting my Sony Sub... Am I doing something wrong? Everything is updated and I do get sound when I Airplay from my phone to my Apple TV 3rd Gen, but not from my Apple 4K tv as it will not detect my Apple TV 3rd Gen. Thanks!

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Did you update the Apple TV 3rd gen before connecting? It needs to updated in order to support Airplay 2

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya I haven’t tried it yet. I’m just asking if it would be possible. :-)

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, no problem! From what people have said, it should work with the latest update 🙂

How did you figure that out?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I read an article on Macrumors a while back that spoke about Airplay 2 coming to the Airport Express gen 2, and that's when the idea sparked. So that's when I knew I needed to try it.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

I would’ve never thought of that! I knew very little about Apple airport stuff in spite of being an apple sheep!

I love this echo dot its awesome with the clock on there too

Does it work with any subwoofer?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

Not just any. It has to have at least an RCA input.

👍

Apple still does free telephone support for all its old routers.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Thank you thank you 🙏🏾?!!?!?!?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!?!?!?

Have you tried this with IOS 17? Subwoofer AirPlay doesn’t work

@wilperez8391

10 ай бұрын

I’m using iOS 17 on all my devices. Have a JBL 5.1 with airplay 2 support. bought the AirPort Express and works great. So yes iOS 17 still works.

Hi,

IF YOU READ THIS IN THE FUTURE…DONT GET BUT THE BARE MINIMUM OR JUST A BIT ABOVE. I just opened mine and I spent the extra $40 to get a 120SW. I’ll keep it probably but WHOA is it overkill for this project.

sub-wu-fer wha fer?! fer da sub!

Setting your low pass filter to the lowest setting, 40hz in your example, is a mistake. The HomePod has very little output below 100hz. Setting the filter to 40hz will leave a huge gap in bass response. 80-120hz would be a much better choice.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information, I’ll try increasing that!

@Techlifeandmore

9 ай бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya well, how much of a difference did it make?

First!

Imagine if Apple made a subwoofer with all this built into it. Like a HomePod Woofer or something.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

I wish! Hopefully someday. For now, this will have to do.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya it should be a subwoofer with a pairing button and you could use Siri or Alexa to connect the subwoofer. Alexa would be an airplane speakers that have it built in, and Siri would be used for the Homepod, and on your iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, or AirPods device to connect the subwoofer to the airplay enabled speaker.

@Techlifeandmore

3 жыл бұрын

Apple should make a TV too. Like not just a TV box, but an actual flat screen TV. They already got Samsung the back of their hand.

Will this work with Apple TV 720p?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

It works with the Apple TV 4th gen.

@karthikeyansadasivam6107

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya Apple TV 3rd Generation have a optical port & hdmi port, but 4th generation TV don't have any port available except HDMI, i have apple 4k TV and Apple TV 3rd Generation will i be able to setup with this?

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

@@karthikeyansadasivam6107 Sadly, it will not. You need to use a 2nd Gen Apple Airport Express.

@karthikeyansadasivam6107

3 жыл бұрын

@@VictorMendezuBetchya Thanks for the prompt reply, yes i understand now that we need airplay 2 which is supported only by apple tv 4th , 4KTV and airport express 2nd generation.

@VictorMendezuBetchya

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!