How To Connect Sonos To Apple TV - The Speakers Magazine

Want to know how to connect Sonos to Apple TV? Follow the steps I have shared to connect Sonos to your Apple TV without any hassle.

If you have an Apple TV and a Sonos smart speaker, you can get a theatre-like feel while watching movies and listening to music at home. If you’re new to Sonos, you need some guidance on connecting it to your Apple TV streaming box.

I have tried different ways to connect my Sonos speaker, and below, I have shared all of them so that you can get the most accessible experience.

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Can Apple TV be connected with Sonos speakers?

Yes, Apple TV can be connected with Sonos speakers. Connecting an Apple TV with a Sonos speaker is straightforward, but make sure you have compatible speakers.

Setup Sonos and Apple TV

Before starting to set up Sonos and Apple TV, you need to set them up first. To get started, you need

Sonos controller app
TV with HDMI Port
HDMI cable

If you have these things, let’s start setting up your Apple TV.

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Apple TV streaming box and the other end to your TV
Now, connect the Apple TV box and TV to the power supply.
Pair your Apple TV remote with the Apple TV by pressing the Menu and Volume up buttons together.

With these steps, you’re done with your Apple TV setup. Now, let’s see how you can connect Sonos to Apple TV.

Connecting Sonos to Apple TV

Connecting Sonos to Apple TV is pretty simple. There are four ways to connect Sonos to your Apple TV. You can connect Sonos to the Apple TV streaming box via HDMI cable, Airplay 2, Wireless connection, and Sonos Soundbar.

Connecting Sonos Soundbar to Apple TV

Using Sonos Soundbar is the easiest way to connect Sonos to Apple TV. Sonos Beam, Arc, and Ray all these Sonos soundbars work in the same way.

You can connect Sonos Arc and Sonos Beam to your Apple TV via HDMI cable, whereas Sonos Ray can be connected via optical cables.

After connecting your speakers to Apple TV and still the voice is not coming through them, go to audio settings, choose the audio output setting, and select your Sono Soundbar as an audio output device.

Using HDMI

If you have a fourth-generation Apple TV that doesn’t have optical audio ports, you need to use HDMI the connection to connect your Apple TV with Sonos Playbar or Arc.

Connect the Apple TV and your TV with an HDMI cable and ensure it is connected to Wi-fi.
Now, download the Sonos Controller app and create or log in to your account by following the on-screen instructions.
After setting up the account, it’ll search for nearby devices; when you see your Sonos device, click on it.

If you have completed these steps, your Sonos device is connected to Apple TV.

Using Airplay 2

If you don’t have a Sonos Soundbar, you can still connect your Sonos speaker to Apple TV via Airplay. But only Sonos Move, Move2, Sonos Arc, Sonos One, Sonos One SL, and Sonos Beam are compatible with Airplay, and if you have them, you can connect them to Apple to use Airplay. Here are the steps to connect Sonos to Apple TV using Airplay 2.

Open the control center by holding the TV button for a few seconds.
Click on the Airplay icon to open the Airplay feature.
Select the airplay-compatible speaker in which you want to play the sound.

After completing these steps, your Sonos is connected to Apple TV, and now you can experience the mini-theatre feel at home by watching movies and web series and listening to music.

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Connecting Other Sonos speaker to Apple TV

Here are the steps which help you to connect all Sonos speakers and soundbars to Apple TV:

How do you connect Sonos Move and Roam to Apple TV?

Connect Sonos Move or Sonos Roam to Apple TV with AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. Airplay 2 is a more convenient way of connecting Sonos Move or Roam to Apple TV.

Follow the steps above to connect Sonos to Apple TV via Airplay and your connection will be done within no time.

How do you connect Sonos One to Apple TV?

Sonos One is an Airplay 2 compatible speaker from Sonos. Following the above Airplay steps, you can connect your Sonos One to Apple TV using Airplay 2.

How do you connect Sonos Beam to Apple TV?

Connecting Sonos Beam can be difficult, so follow the steps carefully. Sonos beam and Apple TV can be connected using an HDMI connection.

First, connect your Apple TV box with your TV using one HDMI cable. Get another HDMI cable and connect the one end to your Sonos Beam and the other to the TV.

After completing these steps, your connection will be completed, and you can enjoy the amazing sound experience from Sonos Beam.

How do you connect Sonos Play:1 to Apple TV?

Sonos Play:1 is no longer continued by Sonos. The model is replaced by Sonos One and Sonos One SL. However, if you still have Sonos Play:1, you can connect and use it to play sound from Apple TV. But you need one more Sonos speaker, which is Airplay 2 compatible. If you don’t have a compatible Sonos speaker, you can’t connect it to Apple TV.

If you have a compatible speaker, then connect it to Apple TV and group your Sonos Play:1 with the speaker.

How do you connect Sonos Arc to Apple TV?

Sonos Arc is a smart soundbar from Sonos, it comes with wireless functionality. If you have Sonos Arc, you can connect it to an Apple TV using an HDMI cable. Follow the steps above to connect Sonos to Apple TV using an HDMI cable.

How do you connect Sonos Playbar to Apple TV?

To connect the Sonos Playbar to Apple TV, first set the Playbar using Sonos App, then follow the steps below:

Set up a Connection between your TV and Apple TV using an HDMI cable.
Connect the Sonos Playbar to Apple TV using an optical cable.
Now, go to settings, and under the Audio and Video section, select the Playbar as an output audio device.

After completing these steps, your Sonos Playbar is now connected to Apple TV.

Conclusion

Above, I have shared a step-by-step guide for connecting Sonos speakers and soundbars to Apple TV via HDMI and Airplay 2. If you cannot connect your Sonos to Apple TV, try contacting Sonos Support for help.

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