AirPort Express - Stereo (ext. loudspeaker), music works, film not

Hi there,
When listening to music i use the external loudspeakers,
through a UTP connection to Airport express,
which is connected to my stereo.
Listening to music works perfectly,
yet when whatching MPEG4 video through my Itunes,
the sound comes through my computer,
and NOT through my external loudspeakers.
any suggestions ?

Hi,
have you selected your stereo speakers in the dropdown menu at the bottom of iTunes? If not, it will play through your built-in speakers as usual.

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