Using Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi base station for AirPlay 2 with analog or optical audio to stereo 

This is the easiest multi-room audio set so far....thanks for the video !!!

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.

So far the Best explanation & demonstration I have seen when compared to several videos I have seen on this topic. Thanks a whole Bunch.

Thanks!!! Worked really well. It did not show up initially inAirport Utilities, but in you click the WiFi icon on the top bar, it shows up there. After following the rest of your set up, it now pops up on Airport Utilities. thank you again!!!

I recommend the Airfoil app, for your Mac, too. you can stream to any number of devices (including first generation airport expresses and Bluetooth speakers) synced and from any app (not just iTunes).

I have two old Airport expresses with Airplay 1. One is upstairs with an amp, one is downstairs with another amp. They both are controlable with my iphone or my Macbook pro and never any updates needed is the best part. They also don't have to be setup where the modem is, and everything is run through Bluetooth 😊to a REAL stereo!

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 had this need and works like a charm at a house with one router…… however when I moved the system (7 zones) to a new house with numerous AP’s, I’m only able to see the zones when I set them up and connected to that AP…… once I walk away, I start losing the ability to see/control the AirPort Express……. Any ideas?

Nice channel. Nicely presented. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Yo Mike - appreciate the video. I find it wild that in Summer 2020, this is still the best way to enable your vintage stereo receiver/amp with AirPlay such that I can play songs from iPhone to those speakers. With how many bluetooth adaptors are out there, why are there no AirPlay adaptors?? From my understanding, the Airplay Adaptor would join same wifi as iPhone. Range of that Wifi is based on Wifi Signal, and improving WIFI range will expand where you can be with your iPhone (how close or how far) can change the songs. So AirPlay adaptor, on Wifi with iPhone. From Airplay Adaptor, use 3.5mm or RCA or Digital Audio out to an audio input on receiver and thats it...ya?? I mean with how many long-range, bluetooth 5.1 adaptors there are - does this really remain the best option?? would a better option involve an amplifier/receiver that just supports wifi/airplay already?? getting a new amp is an option for me, my biggest concerns are related to range. if the amplifier in the garage is on the same wifi network that is extended into the backyard properly, and my iphone is connected to - then I should be able to airplay to that reciever > and speakers no problem right??

If you tell us, how you get rid of the awful jitter (what „excellent digital signal“ do you mean) …. that would be helpful.

Thanks for the video. I have this set up on my old Sony receiver with Aux to RCA. Is there much sound improvement going to mini-Toslink to Toslink? The latter cable is cheap, but my receiver only has one optical port in. If I go optical from the Airport Express, I'd have to manually switch the TV Toslink cable depending on what I'm using the receiver for. (Yes, I'm aware that there are Toslink splitters allowing 2 into 1 port, but I may as well get a used receiver with 2 optical input ports at that price point).

I can connect this to my personal hotspot via my iPhone/iPad ??? I don’t have home WIFI. I’m connecting all of my i-devices via my iPhone 5G SIM card.

Just buying 2 AirPort Express 2s to use with my echo speakers, it’s a shame that they don’t support it. I thought of getting Raspberry pi and configuring them to do the ‘same’ AirPlay 2 with balena sound, however it’s not that trustworthy and I didn’t want to spend 80 euros for each.. found used AirPort Expresses around 30-40 euros

Will this work from the Apple Music app on an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra)? I have a Chromecast Audio device and a WiiM mini pro streamer but I can't get any song out over 44kHz/16 resolution from the Apple app (others like Amazon, Qobuz, Tidal do put out 48/24 or higher) I have the Apple music app set for 192/24 as an option (I've selected) but I'm reading that the Airport you're featuring w/AirPlay 2 would do the trick (I just don't know if my Android would work w/that)

On my Mac Book, its working fine with iTunes, but its not showing up in airplay on You Tube (Safari)

Can you use your iPhone internet to hotspot it to the Airport? Can you connect two HomePod Mini's to it?

Hi I have 1gen is not working to my Mac mini if someone cen give me advice

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

super! it works only for music with airplay or it works as a normal speaker, for youtube etc etc ?

Can you use the 2nd Generation Airport Express to do Airplay 2 hardwired by ethernet to your network, or is this just Wi-Fi? I've added one to my Pakedge network but it appears you can only add it to existing Wi-Fi SSIDs. When I've tried to set it up when connected to ethernet it has failed several times.

If you make an optical connection between the airport and your amp/dac. Wouldnt that use the amp's dac?

Does this solution support music clips from RU-vid ?

I get only PCM signal in my receiver , Not 5.1 dolby digital?

can we still setup the first generation airport express the a1264 ?

I have it I want to sell it

Are these still getting updates .

Is the digital output limited to 16bit 44.1kHz?

Can I connect my tv to the airport? I want my tv sound to come out thru my HomePod when I play on my ps4

Could this solution support Spotify ?

Does anyone know if you can set up two airport express units and stereo pair them just like homepod?

☠️BLACK BARON☠️ As far as I know, there is even a 🔥 Firewall 🔥 built-in. Maybe that helps reducing burning INTEL CPU motherboard processor heads. 🤣