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2020 Toshiba and Insignia Fire 4K TVs Get Support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

Posted July 15, 2021 at 3:15am by iClarified · 4290 views
Amazon has announced that starting today 2020 Toshiba and Insignia 4K UHD Smart Fire TVs have support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

AirPlay lets you effortlessly stream, share and control content directly from your iPhone, iPad and Mac right to your Fire TV. Show photos directly from your camera roll, mirror the screen of your iPhone or iPad, or listen to Apple Music, podcasts and other music services on your Fire TV.

On supported Fire TVs, HomeKit allows customers to easily and securely control their TV using Siri or the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This includes turning your TV on or off, changing its volume or switching your TV’s input to another device. AirPlay is enabled by default on your TV.

To set up your Fire TV as a HomeKit accessory, navigate to the Settings menu on your TV, then choose Display & Sounds → AirPlay & HomeKit → Set Up and follow the on-screen instructions. Once set up, you can use Siri to control your Fire TV.

The 50-inch Toshiba 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is currently on sale for 25% off, bringing its price down from $599.99 to $449.99. The 55-inch Insignia 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2020 model) is available to order for $649.99.