Streaming and extended network

I bought and installed an Airport Extreme and an Express. First I configured the Express simply to play streaming music to speakers. Works great - both through iPhone Remote and streaming directly from my iPhone.
Then I configured the Express to extend my network, since I need to reach out into my backyard. Again, it works fine - it extends the network and my iPhone shifts from Extreme to Express with no problem (I checked the logs to confirm that it is switching.
With this configuration, Remote from iPhone works fine.
But I have a problem with streaming. As soon as the iPhone switches from Extreme to Express, the streaming stops. I then have to re-start it. Then when I move back toward the Extreme, it stops again. I have confirmed this again via the logs.
Is this the way it's going to be? Is there a way to stop this? I bought the Extreme so I could extend the network - for this exact reason (streaming from iPhone as I move from house to backyard).

As soon as the iPhone switches from Extreme to Express, the streaming stops. I then have to re-start it. Then when I move back toward the Extreme, it stops again. I have confirmed this again via the logs.
Apple is well aware of this. That is all we know.

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