Set up home cinema audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K
Use a HomePod, HomePod mini or a stereo pair with your Apple TV 4K to create a cinema experience with Dolby Atmos or surround sound directly in your home.
Here’s what you need
Apple TV 4K running the latest software.
One HomePod or HomePod mini running the latest software. You can also use a stereo pair of two HomePod or two HomePod mini speakers. Other AirPlay-compatible speakers are not supported with home cinema audio.
Set up home cinema audio
Assign your Apple TV and HomePod or HomePod mini to the same room in the Home app. If you want to use two HomePod or two HomePod mini speakers, create a stereo pair, then assign the stereo pair to the same room as your Apple TV in the Home app.
Turn on your Apple TV. You’ll be asked if you want to use HomePod speakers as Apple TV speakers.
Select Use as TV Speakers to turn on home cinema audio.
![tvOS screenshot showing the prompt to Use HomePod speakers as Apple TV speakers](https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/7WUAS350/images/apple-tv/tvos-16-setup-apple-tv-use-homepod-speakers-as-tv-speakers.png)
If you can't see the setup screen
You can turn on home cinema audio manually with your Apple TV, or your iPhone or iPad.
With Apple TV: From the Home Screen on Apple TV, select Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output. Select the HomePod or stereo pair you want to use for home cinema audio.
With iPhone or iPad: in the Home app, tap Apple TV, then scroll down and tap Default Audio Output. Select the HomePod or stereo pair you want to use for home cinema audio.