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Apple TV stays paired with AirPlay 2 device after sleep

Remember the last AirPlay speaker group across sleep cycles so users don't need to re-select every time.

Update: This feature has been expanded in tvOS 26! While Apple TV previously remembered AirPlay connections for HomePod speakers, tvOS 26 now extends this capability to any AirPlay-enabled speaker. Users can now designate any AirPlay device as the permanent default speaker for Apple TV, eliminating the need to re-select audio output after sleep cycles regardless of speaker brand. See Apple's HomePod User Guide and The Verge's tvOS 26 coverage for details.