After the update, there are several users who wonder how they can use the AirPort Express so that they do not interfere with the operation of our router and that in turn it serves to connect a speaker using AirPlay 2. We remind you that installing the new firmware version for the AirPort Express is done from the «AirPort Utility» tool and it is practically an automatic update.
Once we have the AirPort Express updated with firmware 7.8 We can already use AirPlay 2 even though we have a router connected in our home for the Wi-Fi network. In In fact, the device can be used exclusively for AirPlay 2 capabilities in any speaker thanks to the 3,5mm jack, but now we are going to see how to implement it in the home network.
It is important to note that all AirPlay 2 compatible devices range from iOS version 11.4.1 to the latest iOS 12. That said, the steps are simple and we can directly make the exclusive connection of the AirPort Express for AirPlay 2 without creating a new network.
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How to use AirPort Express router for AirPlay 2 having another router
The first thing we have to do is connect the AirPort Express and wait for it to update to the new firmware. Once the update is done we have to follow the following steps to connect the AirPort Express:
- We enter the Wi-Fi configuration from our iPhone, iPad or Mac and connect with the new AirPort network
- We have to click on Other options and select "Add to an existing network"
- We choose our Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password
With these steps we can use your home router independently of AirPort Express which will be exclusive to play content on AirPlay 2.
