Pioneer & Onkyo Release Apple AirPlay 2 Firmware Update for Select Receivers

Select receivers are now compatible with AirPlay 2.

Pioneer and Onkyo have announced the addition of Apple AirPlay 2 support to select AV Receiver and Networks Stereo Receiver models. The firmware update is now available to download for a wide-range of compatible products, including models released as far back as 2016.

With Apple AirPlay 2 support, users can control their audio systems via voice commands from a separate Siri device like an iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV. Likewise, AirPlay 2 enables multi-room playback from Apple Music and other services to compatible devices in sync and at the same time.

Here's a full rundown of receiver models eligible for the Apple AirPlay 2 update from Pioneer and Onkyo:

Pioneer

• SC-LX901 AV Receiver
• SC-LX801 AV Receiver
• SC-LX701 AV Receiver
• VSX-LX503 AV Receiver
• VSX-LX303 AV Receiver
• VSX-LX103 AV Receiver
• VSX-933 AV Receiver
• VSX-S520 AV Receiver
• SX-S30 Network Stereo Receiver

Onkyo

• PR-RZ5100 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ3100 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ1100 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ920 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ830 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ730 AV Receiver
• TX-RZ630 AV Receiver
• TX-NR787 AV Receiver
• TX-NR686 AV Receiver
• TX-NR585 AV Receiver
• TX-L50 AV Receiver
• TX-8270 Network Stereo Receiver

Users can automatically update compatible network-connected devices by navigating to the system setup menu and following the instructions. Likewise, customers can also visit www.onkyousa.com or http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home to manually download the update. 

Beyond Pioneer and Onkyo, Yamaha also recently announced its own AirPlay 2 update for select receivers and wireless speakers. Likewise, AirPlay 2 support will also be available on Samsung's new 2019 TVs and previously released 2018 TVs (via upcoming firmware). 

Sources: Pioneer, Onkyo