tvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K

Apple TV users have long been able to set HomePods as speakers for audio output. But tvOS 27.2 looks poised to offer a big upgrade, with HomePod surround sound now available in the beta. TvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K.

Apple releases first iOS 27.2 public beta with new iPhone Health app Zac Hall Sep 22 2026.

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it’s easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles. How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox.

Gaming Xbox How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox Modern TVs make surround sound Xbox audio easier, while older models have workarounds. Whether alerting you to nearby players in competitive shooters or upping the immersion in a story-driven title, a multichannel sound system is a big upgrade over stereo speakers.

For those interested in the best gear to upgrade your home theater setup, there’s a good chance you own a modern TV with proper HDMI passthrough features. If that’s the case, setting up surround sound on your Xbox is relatively easy.

Folks using older TVs that lack eARC ports don’t need to be left out in the cold, though; a cheap accessory can still treat your Xbox to full-blooded surround sound. We’ll walk you through the process either way.

Tips for connecting your Xbox to a surround sound system Dave Meikleham for If you own a decent TV manufactured in the last few years, the easiest way to connect your Xbox console to a surround sound system is by hooking it up to your TV’s eARC/ARC-capable HDMI port. To get the most out of your Xbox’s current-gen visual features, you should connect to a TV that supports HDMI 2.1, making sure the HDMI cable supports this standard as well.