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Control audio on multiple devices with iPhone

With AirPlay 2 and iPhone, you can play audio on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. For example, you can play a party playlist on HomePod speakers in the living room and kitchen, on an Apple TV in the bedroom, and on an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV in the den.

Ask Siri. Say something like:

“Stop playing music everywhere”
“Set the dining room volume to 10 percent”
“What’s playing in the kitchen?”
“Play a song I like in the kitchen”
“Add the living room speaker”
“Remove the music from the kitchen”
“Move the music to the den”

Play audio on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled devices from an app

In an audio app such as Music or Podcasts, tap Now Playing at the bottom of the screen.
Tap , then select each device you want to use.

Play audio on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled devices from Control Center or the Lock screen

From Control Center or the Lock screen, press Now Playing (touch and hold it on models without 3D Touch).
Tap , then select each device you want to use.

Note: Devices arranged in a stereo pair are treated as a single audio device.

An AirPlay screen showing two cards. An open audio card for iPhone is at the top and shows a song title and artist. This card shows two speakers—bedroom and office, with the bedroom speaker selected. A callout points to the two speakers and reads “Play the same audio on selected devices.” A volume slider appears at the bottom of the open card. At the bottom of the screen is a closed card for the office speaker, showing Not Playing. A callout points to the bottom closed card and reads “Tap a device to control it.”

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