Choosing multiple speakers with Airtunes?

I have Airport Express with Airtunes. Can I play my music on the stereo in the living room and the speakers connected to my computer at the same time? If so, how do I do this?
Thanks.
Bill

You must be using iTunes 6.0.2 and upgrade your Airport Express firmware to version 6.3. Both updaters are available on Apple's web site.

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No firewall on the computer, just the router connected to the Internet
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How do i use airplay with multiple speakers simultaneously?

I am trying to play music simultaneously on multiple speakers in different rooms using airplay. For some reason when i choose the "multiple speakers" option in itunes, the speakers that are connected by airtunes do not appear in the list. They do appear in the list of options when choosing a single set of speakers though.

The multiple speakers option in iTunes is a windows that can be expanded. Is probably not expanded where you can see all the devices. If they show on the singles list, they also show on the multiples list.

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