AirPlay 2
A wireless audio streaming protocol developed by Apple that supports synchronized multi-room audio playback, achieving time alignment between devices over Wi-Fi networks.
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HomePod's multi-room audio capability is implemented based on the AirPlay 2 protocol, using Apple's wireless synchronization algorithm to keep playback timing aligned across rooms, usually with errors in the microsecond range.
The AirPlay 2 multi-room experience is limited by home Wi-Fi quality, and Android devices and third-party speakers cannot join as senders.
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HomePod's multi-room audio capability is implemented based on the AirPlay 2 protocol, using Apple's wireless synchronization algorithm to keep playback timing aligned across rooms, usually with errors in the microsecond range.
50%UnverifiedThe AirPlay 2 multi-room experience is limited by home Wi-Fi quality, and Android devices and third-party speakers cannot join as senders.
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