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AV receivers (media_player)

Speakers · Entertainment

WorksWorks in Apple HomeLocal

1 report: 1 says it works.

Reported on r/homeassistant with media_player.

What people report

IntegrationIn Home AssistantIn Apple HomeWhat they saidSource
media_playerWorks LocalWorks in Home
Must be paired in accessory mode, not bridge mode
Media player receivers exposed to HomeKit since PR
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Breaking change The HomeKit integration now supports media player receivers. HomeKit expects Receivers to be paired in accessory mode. Existing receivers that were paired in bridge mode should be re-added in accessory mode. ## Proposed change Add support for MediaPlayerDeviceClass.RECEIVER to HomeKit Receivers will likely continue to work in bridg

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23.

PR #100717 · 2023-09

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In ReReHome

Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

CategorySpeakers