Here are all the receivers and speakers that are getting AirPlay 2

AirPlay 2 is a small but important addition to Apple's audio world, allowing streaming on multiple devices simultaneously. Here's a list of the compatible speakers and receivers so far, and as available, the dates AirPlay 2 support is expected. Updated on November 4 with three new offerings from Naim.

Apple

— Now available
, and can be used as AirPlay 2 targets with speakers connected through HDMI
(2012) can be used as an AirPlay 2 target with speakers connected via audio jack

Arcam

rPlay — May 16 2019

Bang & Olufsen

— Dec. 2018
— Dec. 2018
— Nov. 2018
— Dec. 2018
— Nov. 2018
— Nov. 2018
— Dec. 2018
— Nov. 2018
BeoSound Shape — Nov. 2018
— Dec. 2018
[audio only]
BeoSound Edge — Nov. 2018

Bluesound

Pulse 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Pulse Flex 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Pulse Mini 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Pulse Soundbar 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Node 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Powernode 2i — Dec. 11 2018
Vault 2i — Dec. 11 2018

Bose

Home Speaker 500 — April 2019
Soundbar 500 — April 2019
Soundbar 700 — April 2019
SoundTouch speakers — Coming soon

Bowers & Wilkins

Formation Audio
Formation Duo

Denon & Marantz

Marantz AV7705
Marantz NA6006
Marantz SR5013
Marantz SR6013
Marantz SR7013
Denon AVR-X3500H
Denon AVR-X4500H
Denon AVR-X6500H
Denon AVR-S950H — May 3 2019
Denon AVR-S750H — May 3 2019
Denon AVR-S650H — May 3 2019
Marantz NR1510 — May 2019
Marantz NR1710 — May 2019
Denon AVR-X1600H — May 2019
Denon AVR-X2600H — May 2019
Denon DRA-800H — June 2019
Denon AVR-X3600H — July 9, 2019

Devialet

Harman Kardon

Citation speakers — Early 2019

KEF

LSX Wireless Music System — June 2019

Libratone

Libratone Zipp — Oct. 15 2018
— Oct. 15 2018
Libratone Zipp 2 — Oct. 15 2018
Libratone Zipp Mini 2 — Oct. 15 2018

McIntosh

RS200 — May 16 2019

Naim

— Nov. 14 2018
— Nov. 14 2018
— Nov. 2018
— Nov. 2018
— Nov. 2018

Pioneer

VSX-934 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver — Feb. 2019

Savant

Sonos

Yamaha

What AirPlay 2 does for you

The headline feature of AirPlay 2 is of course multi-room audio, but it also enables stereo pairing on the HomePod, along with a variety of other improvements. A substantially bigger streaming buffer versus the original AirPlay protocol helps reduce interruptions due to network issues.

There is also tighter sync between speakers. Siri meanwhile can be be asked to play/pause music on any AirPlay 2 speaker, regardless of the manufacturer, or move sound from one room to another. Just ask Siri on the HomePod to "move the music to the living room" and it will.

AirPlay 2 is now more independent as well. Instead of constantly being interrupted by phone calls, games, or videos, AirPlay 2 can continue to stream.

Speakers with AirPlay 2 compatibility now appear in within the iOS Home app, and can be assigned an individual room like any other accessory. There, speakers can be played or paused, and included within favorites.

Where to buy

Multiple retailers carry the receivers and speakers shown above, many with added perks. and , for instance, will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside New York and New Jersey (Colorado and Vermont residents, see here). Those with a Prime membership can take advantage of free expedited shipping on many audio solutions at as well.