Play ANY Audio Through Apple TV & HomePods (ARC / eARC Explained)

Play audio from Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Blu-ray players, and more through Apple TV using ARC/eARC. With tvOS 26, you can even use third-party AirPlay speakers. Want to use your HomePods—or other AirPlay speakers—for everything connected to your TV? In this video, I show how to route audio from gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, Fire TV, and built-in TV apps through your Apple TV using ARC and eARC. I’ll break down which Apple TV models support it, how the setup works, supported audio formats, limitations, and why tvOS 26 makes this feature even better. This is one of the most underrated Apple TV features—and it can replace a soundbar for a lot of people. 🍿 EVERYTHING You Need to Know about HomePods! https://youtu.be/9BVfE7jfAfk 🍿 35 HomePod Tips You Need to Know! https://youtu.be/RrjreEjEl1w 🟠 My Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/craigstechtalk 🎟 Channel membership - Support the channel & member only content: https://geni.us/npIB7zG 💳 BUY ME A COFFEE - Donate to the channel: https://paypal.me/CraigCTT ℹ️ WEBSITE - https://www.craigstechtalk.com 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigpoulsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craig_poulsen * The links are affiliate links. If you use them and buy something I am paid a commission. **I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Apple TV & HomePod Setup 02:24 1 HomePod or 2 HomePod Mini? 02:45 How to Pair HomePods to Apple TV 03:32 Using ARC& E-ARC 04:54 Using Apple TV & HomePod Audio 06:37 Best Compatibility 07:30 tvOS 26 & 3rd Part Speakers #AppleTV #HomePods #HomeTheater #tvOS26 #ARC #eARC #AppleHome #SmartHome #craigstechtalk