As I see there is no browser with HiFiBerryOS. So there is no way to stream music from Youtube, medici.tv and other online sources. Because they have a web interface you can't configure them as a "Radio".
Any ideas to make it possible?
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HiFiBerry team No, there is no such function and we don't plan this.
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Tin With other words: I can't join all these fantastic events of festivals and life concerts which are transmitted via the internet on web sites with my RPI4 / HiFiBerry installation running HiFiBerryOS? So I have to re-install a RaspianOS and using the browser from there? I can't understand that.
It would still be interesting to know the reasons for not including a browser. Why this decision? I would only need the sound anyway, the picture would not be necessary in such a streaming.
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HiFiBerry team Yes, you can't do this. HiFiBerryOS is not designed for this. A web browser that would interact with the audio stack would break the whole concept of HiFiBerryOS that seamlessly integrated multiple players. Also the whole system isn't designed to be used with a local attached screen/keyboard (even though it's possible).
If you're looking for a desktop OS with a web browser, Raspberry Pi OS is probably the better choice for you. -
Tin No, I am not looking for a "desktop OS with a web browser" - I am looking for a music playing software which is able to play web streaming.
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HiFiBerry team "Web streaming" means that you need a desktop UI and a web browser.
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Tin Why not integrate a simple browser in the "Source" menu to find and insert the streaming URL? I honestly haven't understood yet why HiFiBerry is opposed to this. Streaming is a important source to listen to music IMHO.
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HiFiBerry team As I wrote before: This would break the whole concept of HiFiBerryOS but from the UI perspective, but also internally. Just use Raspberry Pi OS for this. Or use a PC and stream to your HiFiBerryOS system using Airplay or Bluetooth.
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AnthonyLester Tin Look into something like volumio or moode. Both have more functionality and support hifiberry hardware. You will not have access to dsp profiles if you are using dsp hardware.
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MICHAEL J MOSLEY I understand both perspectives here. On one hand, the simplicity and focused nature of HiFiBerryOS is highly appealing—it works smoothly out of the box, especially for users seeking a clean, intuitive audio interface. On the other hand, streaming from popular sources like YouTube Music and Pandora has become essential for many users, myself included.
Given that HiFiBerryOS operates on a minimal Linux distribution, adding a streamlined Chromium-based browser application specifically designed for audio streaming could be a feasible solution. This dedicated app could be configured to only access selected streaming services (e.g., YouTube Music, Pandora), preventing unintended internet browsing and preserving system stability. Additionally, incorporating the Chromium Media Router extension could allow effortless casting from external devices, significantly enhancing usability.
Implementing such targeted enhancements would transform HiFiBerryOS into an even more versatile, audiophile-grade entertainment platform without sacrificing its core simplicity. I created this account specifically to share this suggestion, as the current limitation pushes me and other potential users to consider alternative systems. -
HiFiBerry team > as the current limitation pushes me and other potential users to consider alternative systems.
That's perfectly fine. The worst system somebody could design is one that tries to make evreone happy. There are plenty of different distributions around on the Raspberry Pi. Our goal is not that every HiFiBerry user should use HiFiBerryOS. The great thing about an open platform like the Raspberry Pi is that you can choose whatever works best for you.
With the next generation of HiFiBerryOS, the base system is a standard Debian that makes it easier for users to add their own software. This gives you all the flexibility you need. However, don't expect us to create a solution for everything. We already had too much stuff in the existing version of HiFiBerryOS to maintain everything. The next generation will come with less features rather than more. That's the only way that allows us to maintain this.
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