I did the opposite: turned my vintage amp/turntable in the livingroom to airplay speaker with airport and then used 2 Sonos Roam portable speakers in the garden: the have native airPlay2 are battery powered and waterproof. Plus if i dont need a speaker in the garden i can take it to the shower!🤩
I did get it work. I used my iPad to set it up and got it to search for my iPhone’s personal WiFi network using the iPad. Very simple. I then connected it to my Technics Digital Integrated Amplifier SU-X501 via an optional cable. WOW the results are something to be heard.
That's a fun project. Came out really nice. For my wife's 40th party, I used 7-8 dots around the house and outside all syncing with apple music. It wasn't weather resistant but it worked well for the party.
Yeah, didn’t want to drill holes in walls leading outside or fish wires. As they say there are many ways to skins cat but this solution was exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks for the video. Would you be able to play audio to these speakers and a sonos at the same time? Or even two airport expresses if you want a few zones?
You can set the loudest position you want on the amplifier and control the volume via AirPlay. It’s pretty seamless actually. A good use for the deprecated AirPort Express. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Amplifiers need ventilation to avoid overheating. All manufacturers include “ideal operating temperatures” to protect the sensitive internal components. They are designed for indoor use which often means a dehumidified air-conditioned environment. This box would need some ventilation holes drilled and positioned in an area with zero chance of splash. Otherwise I’d expect the amp to die prematurely
Yeah that’s what I’m wondering too. Although, our family has a TP Link smart plug extender which we have in a built-in plug box for our GFI plug. The extender in question is a T feeling a V 600 powerline extender with power over ethernet capabilities. It gets very hot, but it is still working to this day. Although, I I am still concerned about it stopping working because of the fact that heat can fry technology if it gets too hot. That’s why smart phones and tablets and computers have have temperature sensors that part of a message on the screen that says on iPhones and iPads: temperature your iPhone needs to go down before you can use it.
It will need to be configured with AirPort Utility to join a wireless network, and under AirPlay it should be enabled. It’s simple and sorry that I didn’t think to add it to this video. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Thanks. Is it possible to play audio from an external source somehow on the HomePod mini? I have an old tape deck and I want to use the Mini's speakers as the output.
How am I able to setup the AirPort Express to begin with please ? I have an old one avail that I dug up but I can’t seem to remember how to get it connected , it does show as in airport utility app ..any help is appreciated
Glad more are recycling the APExpress. You should use AirPort utility to set this up to connect to network and name the AirPlay speakers. You might need to reset and start from scratch. Thanks for watching! 🙏
I know you can stream music to multiple airplay devices. But when watching video on apple tv 4k can I stream the audio to 2 homepods (as a stereo pair) AND an airport express which has a subwoofer connected. So I can achieve stereo with homepods + subwoofer at the same time to watch movies. Hope my question was clear! Thanks!
Just ordered my speakers, anyone have suggestions on the amps? I would use the OSD Audio 60W Digital Stereo Power Amp - XMP60 but wish to have an amp with bluetooth. My budget is about $150. Thanks
i am using one of the Fosi Audio mini-amps BT 10 model I believe. Since there are now newer editions by the company, the BT10 is available at a very reasonable price. Amazon has them for fifty bucks right now.
@@tfleming675 if you connect to the airport express but going to your phones Wi-Fi settings and pressing on the network that is the airport express network, you should get a set of persistent.
You can do this in about 5 minutes by using a sound bar that doesn’t require a separate amplifier or speaker wiring. You can choose one that includes wireless subwoofer and surround speakers if you like. The sound quality isn’t a issue given the limitations of an outdoor environment. If it’s just outside sound (not whole home audio) you are looking for might as well just hang a Roku enabled smart TV on the porch and add a sound bar - lots more functionality with that set up
Specifically wanted AirPlay 2 compatibility outdoors for this usage. Also did want stereo sound. A soundbar would be too limiting and it’s not something I would want to permanently install outside.
Body Apple airplay to stuff! I don’t know if Roku can give you that. Although, that idea with the sound bar is a pretty good idea, however, you have the issue that sound bars aren’t always waterproof.
@@raymondngo3990 well that’s cool. But, it’s hard to protect the TV as one of the repliers said. He said that it was much easier protecting an amplifier and airport express second generation. All though, this is an a job for the faint of heart.
@Jacob Milford also, for the android or is out The Google Chromecast is available. They’re 35 bucks, and you can use them with Apple products too. So, if you have lots of people who are android or ‘s, just think about using chrome cast because it would make their life a whole lot easier but not making your life a ton bit harder.
Thanks for reminding me, I've added some alternatives to my selection in the description above. Also, if you want to know how the alternatives performed, check them out on wirecutter.com and search for outdoors speakers. Thanks for watching!
Not necessarily. If your Wi-Fi connection is strong enough, you don’t need an ethernet unless you want really really fast Internet to the airport express would you really don’t need since music is very small.
Good info. I got 3 of those old devices off eBay so I could airplay to the garage, my shop and back yard. One constructive suggestion- the background music, you need to find one that loops longer than 5 seconds. After about 3 minutes it gets irritating at a kid with a duck call.
This solution is for Apple’s AirPlay 2 streaming protocol. You may be able to get it to work with a third party app for Android but there are probably native solutions for that platform that offer greater compatibility.
You could use Google Chrome cast and the same exact other components. However, airplay 2 is an apple created product, therefore it does not work on android, however, I know that there are some workarounds.
uhhh, without wiFi, this setup wouldn't work, as that is what carries the source stream to the Apple AP Express. for some folks, this setup makes a lot of sense. airplay 2 sound quality is superior to any bluetooth music stream. ( not to mention: bluetooth speakers of any quality aren't cheap either.) This setup allows you to use superior speakers, and to put real power through them to utilize the superior internals. This is appealing to those who also want to achieve something a bit more permanent for their outdoor living space -- my setup is somewhat similar to this and I may in fact adopt a few of these choices after seeing the vid.
I did the opposite: turned my vintage amp/turntable in the livingroom to airplay speaker with airport and then used 2 Sonos Roam portable speakers in the garden: the have native airPlay2 are battery powered and waterproof. Plus if i dont need a speaker in the garden i can take it to the shower!🤩
I did get it work. I used my iPad to set it up and got it to search for my iPhone’s personal WiFi network using the iPad. Very simple. I then connected it to my Technics Digital Integrated Amplifier SU-X501 via an optional cable. WOW the results are something to be heard.
Glad you were able to get it to work! Thanks for watching!
That's a fun project. Came out really nice. For my wife's 40th party, I used 7-8 dots around the house and outside all syncing with apple music. It wasn't weather resistant but it worked well for the party.
Yeah, I wish Apple would just drop the HomePod mini or whatever they’re calling it so I can get these in every room for Siri.
@@ReyG_HKSH Yes, please! Hopefully, they price it right. I'm thinking $50-70 it will be a hit. When it starts approaching $100 I'm out.
@@ModernDayTech that comment didn't age well haha
@@DarioOelke fr hahaha
This looks like just the solution I need to get audio around my pool! Thanks for this idea!
Go for it!
Did you do it?
Fun project!! I would’ve just kept everything inside and ran the speaker wires outside. Good idea!
Yeah, didn’t want to drill holes in walls leading outside or fish wires. As they say there are many ways to skins cat but this solution was exactly what I was looking for.
I am using the first Airport Express for the same thing. It has no AirPlay 2 but hard to complain for 6€.
Thanks for the video. Would you be able to play audio to these speakers and a sonos at the same time? Or even two airport expresses if you want a few zones?
Yes 👍
Nice video. The issue with this setup is that airplay 2 on the airport has its own volume, and the amp connected to the speakers their own .
You can set the loudest position you want on the amplifier and control the volume via AirPlay. It’s pretty seamless actually. A good use for the deprecated AirPort Express. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Also, does the airport extreme version 802.11AC which is the taller one supports airplay 2?
It looks nice, very good idea. My only concern would be the heat inside the box, how hot does the amplifier gets?
Amplifiers need ventilation to avoid overheating. All manufacturers include “ideal operating temperatures” to protect the sensitive internal components. They are designed for indoor use which often means a dehumidified air-conditioned environment. This box would need some ventilation holes drilled and positioned in an area with zero chance of splash. Otherwise I’d expect the amp to die prematurely
Yeah that’s what I’m wondering too. Although, our family has a TP Link smart plug extender which we have in a built-in plug box for our GFI plug. The extender in question is a T feeling a V 600 powerline extender with power over ethernet capabilities. It gets very hot, but it is still working to this day. Although, I I am still concerned about it stopping working because of the fact that heat can fry technology if it gets too hot. That’s why smart phones and tablets and computers have have temperature sensors that part of a message on the screen that says on iPhones and iPads: temperature your iPhone needs to go down before you can use it.
most mini amps don't generate that kind of heat@@drdrew3
Great video, excellent idea 💡
Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching! 🙏
Do you have a video anywhere that shows how you configured the Airport Express?
It will need to be configured with AirPort Utility to join a wireless network, and under AirPlay it should be enabled. It’s simple and sorry that I didn’t think to add it to this video. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Thanks. Is it possible to play audio from an external source somehow on the HomePod mini? I have an old tape deck and I want to use the Mini's speakers as the output.
How am I able to setup the AirPort Express to begin with please ? I have an old one avail that I dug up but I can’t seem to remember how to get it connected , it does show as in airport utility app ..any help is appreciated
Glad more are recycling the APExpress. You should use AirPort utility to set this up to connect to network and name the AirPlay speakers. You might need to reset and start from scratch. Thanks for watching! 🙏
I know you can stream music to multiple airplay devices. But when watching video on apple tv 4k can I stream the audio to 2 homepods (as a stereo pair) AND an airport express which has a subwoofer connected. So I can achieve stereo with homepods + subwoofer at the same time to watch movies. Hope my question was clear! Thanks!
You should be able to but latency might be an issue.
Awesome !
Just ordered my speakers, anyone have suggestions on the amps? I would use the OSD Audio 60W Digital Stereo Power Amp - XMP60 but wish to have an amp with bluetooth. My budget is about $150. Thanks
i am using one of the Fosi Audio mini-amps BT 10 model I believe. Since there are now newer editions by the company, the BT10 is available at a very reasonable price. Amazon has them for fifty bucks right now.
Does the home app control the volume?
The music app does like normal if you were AirPlay to a HomePod
How do you add the airport in HomeKit?
Fminusdaboss Once it’s added to the network it should appear in the Home app.
How did you add the Airplay to the network? Hardwire, WiFi? I have a Google WiFi system and don’t want to mess with that.
tracy Fleming You’ll need to use AirPort Utility to add it to your network.
I think it just shows up.
@@tfleming675 if you connect to the airport express but going to your phones Wi-Fi settings and pressing on the network that is the airport express network, you should get a set of persistent.
You can do this in about 5 minutes by using a sound bar that doesn’t require a separate amplifier or speaker wiring. You can choose one that includes wireless subwoofer and surround speakers if you like. The sound quality isn’t a issue given the limitations of an outdoor environment.
If it’s just outside sound (not whole home audio) you are looking for might as well just hang a Roku enabled smart TV on the porch and add a sound bar - lots more functionality with that set up
Specifically wanted AirPlay 2 compatibility outdoors for this usage. Also did want stereo sound. A soundbar would be too limiting and it’s not something I would want to permanently install outside.
Now Roku supports AirPlay 2 too
Body Apple airplay to stuff! I don’t know if Roku can give you that. Although, that idea with the sound bar is a pretty good idea, however, you have the issue that sound bars aren’t always waterproof.
@@raymondngo3990 well that’s cool. But, it’s hard to protect the TV as one of the repliers said. He said that it was much easier protecting an amplifier and airport express second generation. All though, this is an a job for the faint of heart.
@Jacob Milford also, for the android or is out The Google Chromecast is available. They’re 35 bucks, and you can use them with Apple products too. So, if you have lots of people who are android or ‘s, just think about using chrome cast because it would make their life a whole lot easier but not making your life a ton bit harder.
Those speakers are unavailable everywhere. What would be you second choice?
Thanks for reminding me, I've added some alternatives to my selection in the description above. Also, if you want to know how the alternatives performed, check them out on wirecutter.com and search for outdoors speakers. Thanks for watching!
costco sells a pair of outdoor Klipsch speakers for 130-150.
Would I need to connect a Ethernet connection?
Not at all, the AirPort Express can connect via WiFi.
Not necessarily. If your Wi-Fi connection is strong enough, you don’t need an ethernet unless you want really really fast Internet to the airport express would you really don’t need since music is very small.
Good info. I got 3 of those old devices off eBay so I could airplay to the garage, my shop and back yard. One constructive suggestion- the background music, you need to find one that loops longer than 5 seconds. After about 3 minutes it gets irritating at a kid with a duck call.
Glad you found this useful! 👍
Can you play Spotify on airport ?
I don’t use Spotify but I believe you can AirPlay from your iPhone. Thanks for watching!
Man...2mins of that music loop🥺
Does this work on Android too?
This solution is for Apple’s AirPlay 2 streaming protocol. You may be able to get it to work with a third party app for Android but there are probably native solutions for that platform that offer greater compatibility.
@@ReyG_HKSH thank you so much for the information
You could use Google Chrome cast and the same exact other components. However, airplay 2 is an apple created product, therefore it does not work on android, however, I know that there are some workarounds.
@@davidlopezarce1330 get yourself some google chromecast audios if you can
That’s a lot of work for what a pair of Bluetooth / airplay speakers could do! 😂 I’m guessing your patio can’t get WiFi? That’s y?
uhhh, without wiFi, this setup wouldn't work, as that is what carries the source stream to the Apple AP Express. for some folks, this setup makes a lot of sense. airplay 2 sound quality is superior to any bluetooth music stream. ( not to mention: bluetooth speakers of any quality aren't cheap either.) This setup allows you to use superior speakers, and to put real power through them to utilize the superior internals. This is appealing to those who also want to achieve something a bit more permanent for their outdoor living space -- my setup is somewhat similar to this and I may in fact adopt a few of these choices after seeing the vid.