Choose a Windows audio alternative by device and use case
Start with the source and destination. ToneRelay fits Windows default audio to HomePod; these comparisons also explain when another tool fits better.
All HomePod models supported
ToneRelay supports the full HomePod lineup: HomePod (1st generation), HomePod (2nd generation), and HomePod mini.
Play Windows 10/11 x64 default-output audio on a configured HomePod over the same reachable local network. ToneRelay has been tested with HomePod software 27.
| HomePod model | ToneRelay support |
|---|---|
| HomePod (1st generation) | Playback supported |
| HomePod (2nd generation) | Playback supported |
| HomePod mini | Playback supported |
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Devices and connection direction
| Tool | Primary use |
|---|---|
| ToneRelay | Windows default audio → HomePod / HomePod mini |
| TuneBlade | Windows audio → supported AirPlay receivers |
| Airfoil for Windows | Retired Windows audio sender; the vendor no longer sells or supports it. |
| AirParrot | The vendor lists audio-only streaming, screen mirroring, extended desktop and multiple destinations. |
| Stream What You Hear | A free, open-source Windows audio sender for UPnP/DLNA receivers. |
| AirServer | AirServer Universal turns a Windows PC into a mirroring receiver. |
| AudioRelay | The vendor describes PC audio to a phone and a phone microphone to a PC, with wireless and USB options. |
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Check the requirements first, then follow the guide that matches your speaker or symptom. Try on your own equipment before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Which HomePod models does ToneRelay support?
ToneRelay supports the full HomePod lineup: HomePod (1st generation), HomePod (2nd generation), and HomePod mini. Play Windows 10/11 x64 default-output audio on a configured HomePod over the same reachable local network. ToneRelay has been tested with HomePod software 27.