ToneRelay Legal and Compatibility Notes

ToneRelay is an independent Windows app. HomePod and HomePod mini are named only to describe compatibility.

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 modelToneRelay support
HomePod (1st generation)Playback supported
HomePod (2nd generation)Playback supported
HomePod miniPlayback supported

Names

  • ToneRelay is the product name used by this website.
  • HomePod and HomePod mini are compatibility descriptions.
  • ToneRelay is not made by Apple and is not an official Apple product.

Compatibility

  • Works with Windows 10/11 default output audio.
  • Supports HomePod and HomePod mini playback.
  • Does not claim support for Apple TV, Sonos, Chromecast, DLNA, multi-room playback, or stereo-pair sync.

Compatibility wording boundary

NameHow it is used here
HomePodCompatibility target for HomePod playback.
HomePod miniCompatibility target for HomePod playback.
AirPlay 2Technical compatibility description, not Apple certification.
AppleNo affiliation, endorsement, partnership, or official product status is implied.

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.