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HiFi berry OS and Sonos multi-device on iTunes

ThreeArmedBandit

June 08, 2021 17:49

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I learned that the Hifiberry OS and Sonos can play simultaneous on iTunes with Airplay.

It has to be through OSX iTunes though. I tried using the MIDI app to make an aggregate device, and it doesn't work. I also can't get multi-device to work from the tablet iOS which I don't understand. If anyone knows how to use multi-device Airplay outside of OSX iTunes, I'd love to learn!

My partner got the Sonos after their streaming research, and I got the Hifiberry DAC after mine. We have an interesting marriage ;) So I'm happy that this odd couple can play together.

The berry is streaming over wifi at the indoor stereo, and a portable wifi sonos goes outside or around the house as needed.

My iTunes library is small, but I can play streaming files on the laptop. My favorite is WFMU Rock and Soul Radio!

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  HiFiBerry team June 08, 2021 19:41

  As far as I know, only iTunes can stream to multiple Airplay 1 devices simultaneously, others require Airplay 2. Unfortunately there are no fully working and stable Open Source Airplay 2 implementation available (yet?). 

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  ThreeArmedBandit July 06, 2021 18:42

  Following up,

  I decided to use an application, Airfoil, to achieve a multi-device cast without the Apple Music or iTunes app. Airfoil can route audio from one source to multiple networked devices. After testing it out, I got the license for $29 USD. It is a little buggy at reconnecting to both the Sonos and the Hifiberry. Also, it would be nice to select multiple sources and route them to various devices.

  Still, Airfoil is an effective way to send Spotify or other app audio over the network using an Apple system.