![]() ![]() In the remote room, connect the Airport Express/AppleTV to an ethernet cable (if available) or configure the device using the Apple Airport Utility to join your existing wireless network. ![]() For wireless relaying capability you need to have a WiFi network in place (any kind of wireless router will work). This gets connected to an audio playback system in the destination room – a stereo system, a pair of powered speakers, a boombox, etc. To setup an AirTunes relay, you’ll need at least one Airport Express or AppleTV. Both products can often be found used for a bit less on craigslist or eBay. The Airport Express is currently $99 retail, the AppleTV $229. Once configured these devices can act as “remote speakers” for your iTunes library, relaying audio from your computer to other parts of the house. This features is called AirTunes and utilizes the audio output capabilities of the Apple Airport Express or AppleTV products. If you have an existing system, external audio input adapters or file-sharing access across your local network may be available contact the manufacturer or your dealer for details.įortunately some relatively inexpensive gear from Apple offers a nice alternative – or complement – to your existing systems.įor some time now Apple has supported streaming audio from iTunes on your home or office network via wired and wireless connections. These are very nice indeed, but such high end options cost many hundreds to thousands of dollars and can require professional installation. Some homes or offices already have dedicated multi-room audio systems installed, like Bang & Olufsen or Sonos. Also the “hard wire” solution is more convenient for desktops than laptops, especially when more than one person wants to listen to music but the laptop is traveling. The longer the cable the more hum you may hear out of the stereo. This type of cable is very susceptible to hum and noise problems. ![]() If not, at least you’ll have much nicer single room performance.įor best results you will want the audio cable to be short (ideally 6 feet or less). If your stereo or AV system has multiple speakers setup throughout your home, instant multi-room audio. Simply connect the computer’s audio output to any available input jack (AUX, TAPE, VCR, etc.) and start playback in iTunes. Every modern Mac or PC has an stereo mini jack for audio output, suitable for use with headphones or other audio equipment. Connecting a cable from the computer to the stereo is the classic (and easiest) solution, and sometimes all that’s necessary. ![]()
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