Is there a way to make AirPods connect to AppleTV without having to go deep into AppleTV's menus?

Question

My AirPods have been paired to my AppleTV long time ago. But typically, I use them with my iPhone or iPad.

Every once in a while, usually at night, I want to watch a show on AppleTV using my AirPods. However, the process of having to go deep into AppleTV's menus just to get the AirPods connected is a cumbersome process.

I asked Siri for help, but she had no idea what I was talking about when I used the Siri Remote to say "Hey Siri, connect to my AirPods". And I did this when the AirPods are in my ear and have already played me the "I am ON" DING sound.

So, the question becomes:

Can I use any automated way to get the AirPods to connect to my AppleTV as "lazily" as possible?

Answer 1

Usually (sometimes I do have to go deep into the menu’s) you should be able to swipe down from the top, using your Apple TV remote (works in most apps - not all), and then select your audio device by selecting the “Audio” tab, going down to “Speaker”, and selecting your Bluetooth device.

Alternatively, you can hold the “play/pause” button on your remote when in the “TV” or “Menu” views and select the audio output in a pop up menu.

Related answer (my own) about how to use AirPods easily with multiple devices.