Copy it, then open the configuration file:Īnd substitute sysdefault:CARD=ALSA with the name of the card you have copied before. If you are using an external usb soundcard you might need to tweak with the squeezelite configuration file, which is /etc/default/squeezeliteįirst you will need to find out the name of the soundcard, and to do this you have to issue the following command:Ĭheck the output and identify the name of your sound card. That's basically it! Squeezelite will be installed and will automatically be launched at startup.
So, let's install Squeezelite, the Player "side" of this combo.įirst we need to refresh the packages list of our installation: This can be installed on the same board as the Logitech Media Server (so you will have a Server and a Player on the same machine), or on different boards which will work as players that connect to the Server (you can have as many players as you want!) To actually play/stream your music collection or listen to online radios, you'll also need a player. Sudo dpkg -i lms.deb That's it! The Logitech Media Server is now installed, and you can go to: Once the Logitech Media Server installation package has been downloaded, proceed with its installation: If you get a file not found error, you'll have to visit this website with a browser:įind the most recent version of the _arm.deb version available, right click on it to copy it's link, and substitute this link in the above command. (Please notice that from http.to._arm.deb there are no spaces)Īnd let's wait for the file to be downloaded. From the command line give the following command: Now, we have to install the Logitech Media Server, but we have to download it first.
How to install the Logitech Media Server / Squeezebox Server This is the version for server usage, with no desktop environments.įollow the instructions and setup the operating system (we have faith you can manage this on your own, since you have a spare development board.) Please choose "Jessie server" image, if available. Why not transform it into a Sonos-like multimedia server and player?Īll we need is two nice pieces of software: the Logitech Media Server (aka Squeezebox server) and a player to connect to it, which is going to be Squeezelite.įirst of all, download the right image of Armbian for your board HERE. I am talking about the Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, Banana Pi, Cubieboard, pcDuino, Odroid, NanoPi and the likes.
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