How to Configure Multi-Room Audio with Smart Speakers

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Assign individual devices to rooms

   Open the Home app on your iOS device. Long-press the icon for your new speaker, select Accessory Settings, and tap Room to choose or create a physical location for the device.

   Note: Naming devices by their location, such as Kitchen or Bedroom, simplifies voice command routing.
2. 1 min

   Create a speaker group for multi-room audio

   Navigate to the Home tab and tap the plus icon in the top right corner. Select Add Accessory, then choose Create Speaker Group to begin selecting the devices you wish to synchronize.

   Note: Only devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network and Apple ID can be grouped.
3. 30 sec

   Name your speaker configuration

   Assign a distinct name to your new group, such as Entire House or Downstairs. This label acts as the target for AirPlay streams and voice requests.

4. 30 sec

   Test the connection

   Open your preferred media app, such as Apple Music or Podcasts. Tap the AirPlay icon and verify that your newly created speaker group appears in the device list.

   Note: If the group does not appear, ensure all speakers are updated to the latest firmware.
5. 30 sec

   Initiate synchronized playback

   Select the speaker group from the AirPlay menu. Audio will now play simultaneously across all devices assigned to that group.

   Note: Volume can be adjusted for the entire group or for individual speakers via the playback control panel.