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Does it support AirPlay 2?

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Hello,

I’m part of iOS beta and I would like to know whether the app was updated to support QirPlay 2 features? 
When I connect to my AirPlay 2 speaker (only have one so far but updates are coming for the others) I don’t feel any benefits. My understanding was that AirPaly 2 would support long form audio meaning that the song will be loaded in a queue within the speaker’s memory instead of short streaming from the phone. 

Can you confirm if it supports AirPlay 2 new features? If not when will it be added?

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Best answer by Kevin Deezer 25 March 2020, 18:51

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Leonídia.Deezer
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Hi @jeremybonan, at this moment there isn’t a timeline for new updates on AirPlay 2.
Sorry for the inconvenience. 

GuillaumeDZ
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Hi @jeremybonan,

AirPlay 2 is already partially supported by Deezer iOS app:

  • the multi-room functionality is fully supported
  • the enhanced buffering is not supported for now, we may consider to work on it in the future
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I’d also really love to see full airplay2 implementation in Deezer to get rid of the 2 second delay. 

I just signed up to a trial of Tidal and to my surprise they have fully implemented it.. instant streaming and track changing when air playing from my iphone, and even from the macbook using their desktop app- it’s impressive! 

 

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Just to add my 2 cents here: Enhanced Buffering is *the* major improvement of AirPlay 2: No major delay, no stuttering.

It’s really a shame, that it’s not working with Deezer.

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Further to the recent comments by Darko on his channels I would hope that for the time being Deezer will continue to support only Airplay 1 and not 2, at least until the lossy transmission of data streams is resolved. 

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Hello Deezer Devs,

Do you think we would get that? A direct access to the AirPlay speakers select view from the player view? Radio France did this (see below) in their app. That would save a lot of taps and make the Deezer experience so much better (while waiting for instant streaming). What do you think?

 Thanks.

 

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Hi,

Could we get some updates on this, please  

Both on full AirPlay 2 support (instant streaming) and AirPlay UI On the player sheet?

poke: @Yula @Johnathan Finotti @GuillaumeDZ 

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Hi there,

could we get an update on this?

are you finally considering Airplay 2?

what about making the UI better for Airplay? We made suggestions. 
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New Deezer user here on iOS and Mac. My partner and I use Airplay almost exclusively for playing music in our home. We have an original HomePod in the kitchen and a mini in the bedroom. Plus Sonos Beam and Ikea Symfonisk lamps in the lounge and a JBL Link Portable for the bathroom. Airplay in my opinion is the best multitoom solution for speakers from a mix of manufacturers. As such getting it as slick as possible is very important for me. Obviously the Apple Music app is the benchmark here and is perfect but I SO like my Deezer Flow.

The multiform support is very welcome on Deezer but the latency (~0.75 sec) on play controls feels a little clunky. Also while the phone lock screen control pane updates to reflect what is playing on Airplay (if initiated by voice on the HomePod) the Deezer app does not - which I would like it to. Support for long form queue, I guess would sort that. And I’d feel a warm glow knowing the target device was handling the streaming rather than coming from the phone (which I believe requires a transcode - even if that is to ALAC)

Another thing is the Audio Output control on the play sheet. Currently there are 2 taps to select phone and 3 (Control->AirPlay & Bluetooth->Device(s)) to select an AirPlay device. My view is that the current control should just bring up the AirPlay menu directly. This still requires 2 taps to select the phone as this is on the device’s panel and then only 2 to select an alternative device instead of 3.

The tradeoff is you lose the shortcuts to the Equaliser and Audio Settings (and remote control if you use that). However for me I use these so infrequently I don’t mind going the long route into the main settings. Overall it would save me several taps per day and hundreds per year.

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Ahh, get it. +1 for me. While it works, it does stall on occasion, andthere is respons latency. 

Deezer Hifi with Squeezebox Touch ?
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Will AirPlay 2 be on your new year resolutions list? Let us know!

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Yes, I did got your point. 
It would be interesting to have further insights from Deezer. 
I agree that there is no sense in having AirPlay 2 if there is a trade off in audio quality. 

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Thanks for letting us know. 

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Hello @GuillaumeDZ ,

thanks we’ve already been answered that previously. 
Considering it’s been out since iOS 11 (iOS 11.4) and more and more speakers are compatible, it’s high time you introduce it. I would dramatically improve Deezer user experience.

could you share a release date/period?

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Deezer still does not work with airplay 2 via iOS to an AVR, because it lags buffering. So it’s only good for audiobooks. Streaming music is a horrible experience. Have to keep Apple Music and will unsubscribe Deezer 

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hello @jeremybonan, AirPlay 2 new features have not yet been added to the iOS beta, we will let you know once that’s the case, I do not have an exact date to give you yet :slight_smile:

Cheers!

https://www.deezer.com/en/profile/3421485864
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Hello,

Could we get a status update on this one?

Is it part of the new year resolution?

That’s a killer feature for your iOS customers (in addition to a direct button to AirPlay selector from the player sheet).

At least Spotify says it’s in the work… https://community.spotify.com/t5/Live-Ideas/iOS-Airplay-2-Support-for-iOS/idc-p/5244350/highlight/true#M235171

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Doesn’t look like anyone from Deezer cares..

To me it looks like the typical scenario: First they do everything to establish their name and get costumers on their side, and once it works they stop caring about their costumers. Bravo!!

The only thing I see, is a lot of bla bla… and that’s it! 
Sorry guys… but I’m going back to Spotify! 
 

..you also ruined Flow!! I get the same songs over and over again. Please rename it to “Repeat”, that way people know what to expect. 

 

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Hello everyone, @Kevin Deezer @GuillaumeDZ ,

Hope everyone is well.

Deezer support (France) told me (along a question on the new Deezer Family Hifi Offer) that full AirPlay 2 support was delayed due to ongoing negotiation (licensing?) with Apple. Do you confirm?

Any ETA on enhanced buffering? (Will be a must have feature with HiFi streaming coming on.

Best,

Jeremy

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I don’t get it. Isn’t Airplay 2 supported already? I stream hifi from my Deezer iOS app to my 2. gen Airport Express with no issues?

Deezer Hifi with Squeezebox Touch ?
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Some news from Apple about AirPlay integration with enhanced audio buffering : https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/10238

Maybe, it will make things easier for third parties to integrate AirPlay 2. Looking forward to it! Let us know!

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Indeed but thanks to AirPlay « 1 ». 
iOS Deezer supports the multi room feature of AirPlay 2 but not the instant streaming and better buffer feature. 
if you try streaming from iTunes or better Music on an up to date macOS computer you’ll notice that the music starts and stops much faster. Streaming is supposed to be more reliable too. 
That’s the feature I wish Deezer offered. 

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hello @jeremybonan, AirPlay 2 new features have not yet been added to the iOS beta, we will let you know once that’s the case, I do not have an exact date to give you yet :slight_smile:

Cheers!

Hello @Kevin Deezer Do you have any update on this?

Leonídia.Deezer
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Hi everyone, we are aware that some users are experiencing difficulties with their connection.
To stream Deezer songs on devices that have support for AirPlay2, follow these steps:

-At first, switch on your Apple TV and ensure it is connected to the internet. ...

-Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

-Search for Deezer and install the app on your device.

-After the installation, click Open to run Deezer.
I found this article on the web that overcome some of the issues Airplay Deezer, please take a look into it.

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Thanks @Leonídia.Deezer,

I am sure we all know in the beta forum know how to play via AirPlay. 
Do you have updates on the full implementation of AirPlay 2 into Deezer? Both iOS and desktop?

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