Combine the Exhuberent Marantz Sound with your Apple devices. Access wireless controls, enhance your audio space, and listen to what you love with the AV Receivers 8K Ultra HD Music, Dolby Atmos, Hand-tuned components, Wireless streams, Turntable connectivity, and a lot more. To get the benefits of hands-free audio listening, Connect Marantz to Homekit.The Voice control with Siri and Alexa can ultimately turn your Home into a High-quality Audio Surround.
Can you connect Marantz to Homekit?
Yes, You can connect Marantz to Homekit. Several Marantz devices – specifically the AV Receivers do support Apple Homekit.You can also use the AirPlay 2 devices available -which allows the users to connect with Other Homekit devices. You can directly connect the compatible receivers to control and group with other Homekit audio devices.
List of Marantz Homekit Compatible Devices
Before connecting Marantz to Homekit, Make sure that you have a Homekit compatible receiver. Here is a list of the Homekit Supported AV Receivers.
- Marantz AV 10
- Marantz AV7706
- Marantz AV8805A
- Marantz MODEL 40n
- Marantz PM7000N
- Marantz SACD 30n
- Marantz CINEMA 40
- Marantz CINEMA 50
- Marantz CINEMA 60
- Marantz CINEMA 70s
- Marantz NR1200
- Marantz NR1510
- Marantz SR7015
- Marantz SR8015
Check out: Connect Denon to Homekit
How to connect Marantz to Homekit?
The above list of Marantz Receivers are Homekit compatible and if you have any of the listed, You can connect your receivers to Homekit directly.
- Power on your Marantz AV Receiver and Set it up to connect to Apple Homekit.
- Connect a reliable Internet source to both the receiver and phone.
- Install the Apple Home app from the Apple app store on your iOS Device.
- Open the Home app and Click on the + icon to Add an accessory.
- You do not need a setup code or to scan a QR while connecting Marantz to Homekit or any receiver. Tap on Don’t Have a Code or Can’t Scan.
- From the nearby accessories list, choose the Marantz receiver you want to add.
- Choose the room and Tap on Done.
- Your Marantz AV Receiver is now connected to Homekit on the Home app.
- You can use the app and Siri Voice commands to control and manage your Homekit receiver.
AirPlay 2 to connect Marantz to Homekit
Marantz HEOS built-in is capable of connecting a wide range of Smart Home products. The HEOS built-in works with Apple AirPlay to Play music, apps, and Podcasts. If you do not have a native Homekit-compatible receiver, you can use AirPlay 2.
With the AirPlay 2 on Marantz to Homekit, You can seamlessly stream wireless music on multiple audio devices. Such as Speakers and home Theatre. etc. The Setup is pretty easy – you can control your devices on Apple Home or Apple Music App.
Open the Home app > Tap + >Add Accessory > Choose the Source and enjoy !.
Marantz Apple AirPlay 2 works perfectly with the Apple TV, so you can play audio directly. You can use the AirPlay 2 feature to group and control any of your Homekit devices.
Devices that you can use are as follows ;
- SACD 30n.
- AV7706.
- AV8805A.
- NR1510.
- PM7000n.
You can also read How to Connect Brilliant to Homekit.
Other ways to connect Marantz to Homekit
In case, you have an older Marantz model you may not be able to connect to homekit directly. In such case, you can surely look out for the workaround – The 100% working alternative to connect to Homekit.
Marantz to Homekit Home Assistant Integration
Connect the Marantz to Home Assistant through the Integration and Then connect it to Homekit. For Non-Homekit-compatible devices, you can use the Home Assistant Integration as a bridge. The Integration is by the Denon AVR Network Receivers. It provides support for the Marantz devices which have any sort of common protocol.
Automatic Configuration
Add the Marantz Integration, listed as discovered, it will get connected. Make sure your Marantz device is turned on to get discovered automatically.
Manual Configuration
If not, you can also Manually Configure your device.
- Navigate to your Home Assistant Instance.
- Go to Settings >Devices and Services > Choose(+) Add Integration button.
- Search and Select Marantz.
- Complete the Configuration and Follow the On-screen instructions.
Once the setup is done, Use the Homekit Bridge Integration to connect and control Home Assistant entities. With Homekit Bridge, you can control HA Devices on the Apple Home app and through Siri.
Use Homebridge Plugin to connect Marantz Receiver to Homekit
Another Popular Alternative to connect Marantz to Homekit is Homebridge. Install a Homebridge Plugin and Complete the configuration to integrate. These plugins will help you discover and set up much more automation on your Home app.
Install Homebridge > Find a Marantz Receiver Plugin >Install it > Complete Configuration and Start using.
Here is a Marantz Receiver Homebridge Plugin, that you can use to Increase/Decrease Volume with Siri. Set up the Multiple Zones such as Main and Secondary.
"accessories": [
{
"accessory": "marantz-volume",
"name": "Stereo Volume",
"host": "192.168.1.15"
}
]
Final Words
Concluding the article on How to connect Marantz to Homekit. There are a pretty good number of receivers that are directly Homekit compatible. In case, if not, You can without a blink use the Alternatives – Home Assistant Integration and the Homebridge Plugin to connect to Homekit. Make sure that the AV Receiver you are using is Compatible and Connected to Internet. Turn on th Volume and Stream audio from any app on any of your Apple devices. With total Home control, enjoy what you love to listen to!