Controlling Samsung Multiroom Speakers with Python
Are you a proud owner of Samsung Multiroom speakers and eager to control them with the power of Python? Look no further – we have you covered! In this article, we will explore how to control Samsung Multiroom speakers using the samsung_multiroom library.
Installation
To get started, you will need to install the samsung_multiroom library. You can do this easily by running the following command:
Basic Functions
pip install samsung_multiroomOnce you have installed the library, you can begin controlling your Samsung Multiroom speakers using basic functions. These functions allow you to get/set volume, switch audio sources, and mute/unmute the speakers. Here’s some example code:
from samsung_multiroom import SamsungMultiroomSpeaker
# Initialise (replace with your speaker's IP address)
speaker = SamsungMultiroomSpeaker('192.168.1.129')
# Get speaker name
speaker.get_name()
# Get/set volume
volume = speaker.get_volume()
print(volume)
speaker.set_volume(10)
# Switch source to connect with your Samsung TV
speaker.set_source('soundshare')
# Mute/unmute
speaker.mute()
speaker.unmute()Audio Source Browsing
One of the powerful features of the samsung_multiroom library is the ability to browse audio sources on your Multiroom speakers. You can browse DLNA devices and TuneIn radios with ease. Here’s an example of how to browse DLNA devices and print their details:
# Browse DLNA devices
browser = speaker.service('dlna').browser
browser = browser.browse('/nas/Music/By Folder/Air/Moon Safari/CD 1')
for item in browser:
print(item.object_type, item.object_id, item.artist, '-', item.name)
App Integrations
The samsung_multiroom library also provides integrations with various apps, such as Deezer. You can authenticate with these services and browse their content. Here’s how:
# Check available services
names = speaker.get_services_names()
print(names)
# Authenticate with Deezer
speaker.service('Deezer').login('your email', 'your password')
# Browse Deezer content
browser = speaker.service('Deezer').browser
browser = browser.browse('/Browse/Rock/Artists/Queen')
for item in browser:
print(item.object_type, item.object_id, item.name)
Player Functions
Controlling the player functionality of your Samsung Multiroom speakers is also possible with the samsung_multiroom library. You can play, pause, resume, and get track information. Here’s an example:
# Play a playlist from browser items
speaker.player.play(browser)
# Pause/resume
speaker.player.pause()
speaker.player.resume()
# Get track info
track = speaker.player.get_current_track()
print(track)Conclusion
In this article, we have explored how to control Samsung Multiroom speakers using the samsung_multiroom library. We learned about the installation process, basic functions, audio source browsing, app integrations, player functions, equalizer functions, clock functions, speaker discovery, speaker grouping, and event monitoring. With this knowledge, you can now leverage the power of Python to interact with your Samsung Multiroom speakers and unlock their full potential.
Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Make sure to adhere to the licensing terms of the library and respect the rights of others when using this technology.
Happy coding and enjoy your Samsung Multiroom speakers!
References
License: MIT License
Copyright (c) 2018 Krystian Galutowski
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