Bose this week quietly announced that it has released AirPlay 2 functionality to its line of smart speakers. This includes its Home Speaker 500 and two different Soundbar models, while SoundTouch speakers are still playing the waiting game.
Bose quietly made the announcement via its support forums this week, confirming that users of the Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500, and Soundbar 700 can now take advantage of AirPlay 2 functionality (via HomeKit Hero).
As for users of Bose’s SoundTouch speakers, the company says it is still working on AirPlay 2 functionality. There are no details on when that update might roll out. SoundTouch speakers also support Alexa and start at $199.
Interestingly, Apple’s AirPlay 2 webpage, which lists speakers that will or already support the feature, makes no mention of Bose. You can view that list on Apple’s website. Bose’s update comes just a few days after Yamaha outlined its AirPlay 2 plans.
The update is rolling out now to all users, with Bose saying that eligible speakers will update automatically over-the-air. You can download the Bose Music app from the App Store for free.
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