What’s the point of Apple TV as Roon endpoint?

[TSX (Ego audite ergo sum)]

Hi,

I have the option to select our Apple TV as an audio zone. When I connect to the Apple TV, I’m prompted to write a four digit code. When I do, nothing happens. If I try again, the same prompt appears, and I’m in an endless loop And what is the point of an Apple TV as an audio zone with only a HDMI port? Should there come a Roon interface up on the TV when connected successfully ? I think that would be highly unlikely. Please enlighten me

[Jim_F]

It’s there for people who want to use it. If you don’t, don’t enable it.

[Carl]

@TSX

When I connect to the Apple TV, I’m prompted to write a four digit code.

See,

Setting Connection to Apple TV via Airplay fails - [Airplay Code]

Please try changing your ATV Airplay settings, and require a password. A) Open settings on the AppleTV B) Navigate to AirPlay and Homekit C) Tap on “Allow Access” D) Set “Allow Access” to “Anyone on the Same Network” E) Set Require Password to “On” and create a password D) Back out of the menu to the home screen F) Try to enable the zone in Roon. It should ask you for the password

@TSX

Should there come a Roon interface up on the TV when connected successfully ?

A “Now Playing” style screen is displayed on TV with audio of course.

[TSX (Ego audite ergo sum)]

Usefull reply

[Jim_F]

I don’t use my Apple TV with Roon, but if I wanted to, Roon finds and connects to all available end-points. My HDMI goes to LG OLED TV, then HDMI to Bose system. It’s a way to play music if you don’t mind the Apple limitation of 24/48.

[TSX (Ego audite ergo sum)]

Thank you very much Unless you use Toslink out from the TV, I still don’t see the point. Sound from a TV speaker does not seem to be aimed at the typical audiophile Roon user Thanks again for a useful response

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

@TSX

Unless you use Toslink out from the TV, I still don’t see the point.

And some people do …
It makes for a cheap Roon endpoint if you have a TV in the bedroom or something

[Placebophile (Jeff)]

I’m one of those people for my bedroom system.
Apple TV > Mid-Fi receiver via HDMI
Receiver > wired stereo speakers and HDMI to TV.
TV audio comes through Receiver as does Roon if I want to listen to music.

[Gareth_Irwin]

I use it in the bedroom as its there, but yes its a totally flaky experience connecting to it with roon.

[Dale_Brittain]

If you have a sound bar it sounds ok for casual listening.

[zappyroon]

Thanks for the instructions regarding the password etc. I got that working just fine with Roon now, but I don’t see any kind of ‘Now Playing’ screen - it just goes to the AppleTV screensaver. What do I miss ?

[Gareth_Irwin]

There is an app you can download, dont know if that helps.

[Dale_Brittain]

After awhile mine goes to now playing. I don’t know how to force it there. Maybe turn off the screensaver.

[keith_schofield]

From memory it is an Extension in Roon, works well and it’s free.

[TSX (Ego audite ergo sum)]

How/where do you install the extensions?

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

It’s in the App Store on the Apple TV, simply install from there

[TSX (Ego audite ergo sum)]

TV remote app?

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

there is a single search result if you search for Roon in the Apple TV’s App Store …

[Placebophile (Jeff)]

Yes.
It makes for a nice display but using it to select music is a bit wonky as it requires scrolling with the Apple Remote so I use it as a display only.

[Gareth_Irwin]

Use your phone then. The apple remote is the single largest travesty ever to befall the tech community and roon gives you options