AirPlay 2 In-A-Box Audio Set-up using an AirPort Express!

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Have an AirPort Express (AE) sitting in the closet collecting dust? Looking for outdoor AirPlay 2 speakers?Well, in this video I have a fun project where we can make use of that old AE and repurpose it to create an AirPlay 2 compatible outdoor audio system with a few more components, like a compact stereo amp and outdoor speakers. After this video you’ll be able to surround your great outdoors with music!
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Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
Reddit thread: reddit.com/r/HomeKit/comments/hppulc/airplay2inabox_weatherproof_wireless_airplay_2/
00:00 Intro
02:01 Unboxing
10:56 Mounting the Speakers
13:26 Running Wires and Making Connections
16:58 Hooking up to the Amp
20:44 Bringing it all Together with the AirPort Express
25:55 Let the Music Play
27:55 Outro
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@DrSnap 3 жыл бұрын

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!🤩

@ModernDayTech 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ModernDayTech 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DarioOelke 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernDayTech that comment didn't age well haha

@carvman217 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarioOelke fr hahaha

@Triestini 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to get it to work! Thanks for watching!

@bradynestudio4581 3 жыл бұрын

This looks like just the solution I need to get audio around my pool! Thanks for this idea!

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@shinjiikarir 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do it?

@myHomeKithome 3 жыл бұрын

Fun project!! I would’ve just kept everything inside and ran the speaker wires outside. Good idea!

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@davis9981 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, excellent idea 💡

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching! 🙏

@nathanas64 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@delatroy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@joso4497 3 жыл бұрын

I am using the first Airport Express for the same thing. It has no AirPlay 2 but hard to complain for 6€.

@santiago2156 2 жыл бұрын

Also, does the airport extreme version 802.11AC which is the taller one supports airplay 2?

@Brewilli 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@joshuarozario5654 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video anywhere that shows how you configured the Airport Express?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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! 🙏

@santiago2156 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ReyG_HKSH 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to but latency might be an issue.

@deldeek Жыл бұрын

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

@ReyG_HKSH Жыл бұрын

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! 🙏

@erbenix 3 жыл бұрын

It looks nice, very good idea. My only concern would be the heat inside the box, how hot does the amplifier gets?

@drdrew3 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@eichelbergergary 4 ай бұрын

most mini amps don't generate that kind of heat@@drdrew3

@maxinga4121 3 жыл бұрын

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

@eichelbergergary 4 ай бұрын

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.

@nrikhy27 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@ReyG_HKSH Жыл бұрын

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! 🙏

@xaviera8761 3 жыл бұрын

Those speakers are unavailable everywhere. What would be you second choice?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@vadha1 3 жыл бұрын

costco sells a pair of outdoor Klipsch speakers for 130-150.

@remakedudes7969 2 жыл бұрын

Does the home app control the volume?

@troutnut01 7 ай бұрын

The music app does like normal if you were AirPlay to a HomePod

@djjluvv 3 жыл бұрын

Would I need to connect a Ethernet connection?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all, the AirPort Express can connect via WiFi.

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Fminusdaboss 3 жыл бұрын

How do you add the airport in HomeKit?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

Fminusdaboss Once it’s added to the network it should appear in the Home app.

@tfleming675 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

tracy Fleming You’ll need to use AirPort Utility to add it to your network.

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

I think it just shows up.

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@reviewlaunch 3 жыл бұрын

Can you play Spotify on airport ?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t use Spotify but I believe you can AirPlay from your iPhone. Thanks for watching!

@drdrew3 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@raymondngo3990 3 жыл бұрын

Now Roku supports AirPlay 2 too

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

@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.

@DrSnap 3 жыл бұрын

Man...2mins of that music loop🥺

@alanc6416 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@eichelbergergary 4 ай бұрын

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.

@davidlopezarce1330 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work on Android too?

@ReyG_HKSH 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidlopezarce1330 3 жыл бұрын

@@ReyG_HKSH thank you so much for the information

@Techlifeandmore 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@zad1429 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlopezarce1330 get yourself some google chromecast audios if you can

@troutnut01 7 ай бұрын

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.

@ReyG_HKSH 7 ай бұрын

Glad you found this useful! 👍