{"id":111,"date":"2024-08-16T00:05:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-stream-apple-music-lossless-audio-on-the-homepod-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","slug":"how-to-stream-apple-music-lossless-audio-on-the-homepod-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/how-to-stream-apple-music-lossless-audio-on-the-homepod-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stream Apple Music Lossless audio on the HomePod 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>Apple recently released the HomePod 2, marking its second attempt at a high-end smart speaker. If you\u2019re an Apple Music user then enabling lossless audio will ensure you\u2019re getting the best from the device. Here\u2019s how to do it in a few simple steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apple Music added support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/explainer\/lossless-audio-4142694\">lossless audio<\/a> a few years ago, including it as standard in the regular subscription without forcing users to pay more. One of the ways you can enjoy this higher-quality audio is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-homepod-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HomePod 2<\/a>, and we\u2019ll outline how to enable it all below.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-youll-need-\"><strong>What you\u2019ll need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HomePod 2 (also works with the original HomePod and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-homepod-mini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HomePod Mini<\/a>, make sure they\u2019re updated to the latest software version)<\/li>\n<li>Apple Music Subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\"><strong>The Short Version\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Home app<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three dots<\/li>\n<li>Select Home Settings<\/li>\n<li>Pick a user that\u2019s connected to Apple Music<\/li>\n<li>Tap Apple Music<\/li>\n<li>Toggle the Lossless option <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-anyclip-recommended-box\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1652366671952\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open up the Home app<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/open-the-home-app.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The HomePod 2 is controlled through the Home app on your iOS device, so to begin with find that app. The icon looks like an orange and yellow house and you can see it below. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1676372235650\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Navigate to the three dots menu<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/three-dot-menu.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Next, tap the three dot menu in the top corner \u2013 you should see a new dropdown menu appear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1676372258336\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select Home Settings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/home-settings.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">When you see the dropdown menu, tap on Home Settings and you\u2019ll be taken to a new menu screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1676372439233\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Pick the correct user<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/choose-the-correct-user.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Depending on how many users are connected to your Home app, you\u2019ll see a list of multiple people or a single person. Tap on the user who has an Apple Music subscription. If you only see one user (like the image below) tap that one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1676372712719\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Apple Music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/select-apple-music.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">On the next screen, under the Media title click Apple Music.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1676372735116\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  6.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Toggle on Lossless<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/turn-on-dolby-atmos-setting.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The final part is to toggle on Lossless audio \u2013 scroll down the Lossless option and tap on the button so it turns green. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1652366640796\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I play Dolby Atmos audio from my HomePod?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To enable Spatial Audio through Dolby Atmos, toggled the Dolby Atmos button to green. This sits just below the Lossless option.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676375107979\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to pay more to unlock Lossless audio?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Nope, Lossless comes standard as part of the Apple Music subscription.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676376431101\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Lossless Audio?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To learn all the benefits, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/explainer\/lossless-audio-4142694\">what is lossless audio<\/a> explainer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple recently released the HomePod 2, marking its second attempt at a high-end smart speaker. If you\u2019re an Apple Music user then enabling lossless audio will ensure you\u2019re getting the best from the device. Here\u2019s how to do it in a few simple steps. 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