AirPlay 2 update issued for Onkyo and Pioneer receivers

Onkyo and Pioneer have released firmware updates that will add Apple AirPlay 2 capabilities to certain AV products, as originally announced on January 8th. The Onkyo update covers the line-up from the high-end PR-RZ5100 AVR, released in 2016, to the TX-NR686 model, released in 2018.

The selected Onkyo range with the available update looks like this: AV receivers – PR-RZ5100, TX-RZ3100, TX-RZ1100, TX-RZ830, TX-RZ730, TX-NR686 and TX-L50; home theatre system – LS5200; network stereo receivers – TX-L20D, TX-8270. The Pioneer range covers the SX-S30 stereo receiver and the following AV receivers: SC-LX901, SC-LX801, SC-LX701, VSX-LX503, VSX-LX303, VSX-LX103, VSX-933, and VSX-S520.

Apple AirPlay 2 allows streaming of music or podcasts from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, to speakers throughout a home while keeping everything in sync. Users can voice-control compatible products with Siri directly from an iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV. To get an update on a compatible Onkyo or Pioneer product, visit www.eu.onkyo.com or help.pioneerhomeusa.com URLs to download the update and perform an installation manually.

Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.

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