Vizio’s AirPlay 2 & HomeKit support stretches all the way back to 2016 SmartCast TV models
The American TV manufacturer’s now confirmed that its older 2016 models will be gaining the handy AirPlay 2 and HomeKit features via a firmware update.
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HomeKit for TV allegedly supports controlling power, volume, input source, brightness & more
Apple’s HomeKit platform allegedly includes support for controlling power, volume, input source, brightness and so forth on compatible Smart TV sets.
Apple shares a list of AirPlay 2–enabled televisions
Now everyone can track when new AirPlay 2-compatible television sets from major manufacturers make the list.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are coming to Sony’s new Android-powered 4K and 8K televisions
Sony’s upcoming Z9G Series, A9G Series and X950G Series of 4K and 8K LCD and OLED television sets will be compatible with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies.
Here’s how AirPlay 2, HomeKit & Siri voice control integrations will work on Smart TVs
Apple has confirmed that leading television manufacturers are bringing support for AirPlay and HomeKit to their Smart TVs. Here’s what this means for you and how these capabilities, previously requiring an Apple TV, will work on third-party TV hardware.
Support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit is also coming to LG’s 2019 Smart TV lineup
LG has become a third major television manufacturer to have announced support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, conveniently ahead of Apple’s rumored Hollywood push.
Recent Vizio Smart TVs will get support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
Vizio has revealed SmartCast 3.0 at CES 2019 today, adding support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies to bring customers features like multi-room audio and casting from iOS/macOS without needing an Apple TV.
AirPlay 2 & the iTunes Movies and TV Shows app are coming to Samsung Smart TVs
AirPlay 2 support will be available on Samsung Smart TVs in 190 countries worldwide while a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut in more than a hundred countries.
Hulu’s considering offering skinny sports and news TV bundles
Hulu is thinking about offering stripped-down, less-expensive bundles for its over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service.
PlayStation Vue now supports Apple’s TV app for iOS and tvOS
If you’re a subscriber to Sony’s PlayStation Vue service, we’ve got some great news for you. The internet television service now supports Apple’s TV app.
Report: Apple video service will mix free original content with subscription channels
Cupertino plans on introducing a new digital video service beginning next year. The cost to Apple device owners will be zero, according to CNBC.
Apple’s “Carpool Karaoke” series is back for Season 2 on Friday, available for free via TV app
Apple announced today that “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” Season 2 is set to launch this coming Friday on October 12. Unlike While the first season which was exclusive to Apple Music members, Season 2 is made available for free through the TV app on your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.