Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Integrated into Amazon Fire TV-powered Toshiba and Insignia Smart TVs

By Daniel Frankel
( NextTV )
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Users can stream to their smart TVs, and control these sets, using their iPhone, iPad or Mac

Toshiba smart TV
(Image credit: Toshiba)

Newer model Toshiba and Insignia Amazon Fire TV Edition 4K have become the latest smart TV models to support Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit applications.

AirPlay 2 lets users of Apple iPhones, iPads and Mac computers wirelessly port whatever it is they're currently streaming onto their TV set. These users can also show on their TVs things like photo or Apple Music, or whatever is on their current screen. 

HomeKit, meanwhile, enables Apple device users to adjust things like on/off, volume and inputs on their TVs using Siri voice and other device-based controls. 

The AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support come via a free software upgrade. 

The applicable models are the Toshiba 4K UHD Smart Fire TV with Dolby Vision (2020 model) and the Insignia 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2020 model).

Notably, Roku added AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support with the introduction of version 9.4 of its operating system last September. And other smart TV makers, including Samsung, LG and Vizio, have integrated support for the Apple standards in their sets. 

Daniel Frankel
Daniel Frankel

Daniel Frankel is the managing editor of Next TV, an internet publishing vertical focused on the business of video streaming. A Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has covered the media and technology industries for more than two decades, Daniel has worked on staff for publications including E! Online, Electronic Media, Mediaweek, Variety, paidContent and GigaOm. You can start living a healthier life with greater wealth and prosperity by following Daniel on Twitter today!