shairport-sync
An AirPlay and AirPlay 2 audio player for Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD that streams audio from Apple devices and AirPlay sources.
What is shairport-sync?
Shairport Sync is an open-source AirPlay and AirPlay 2 audio player for Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. It streams audio from Apple devices and AirPlay sources to a computer's sound system, supporting high-quality playback with precise synchronization. The project solves the need for a reliable, self-hosted AirPlay receiver on Unix-like platforms.
Users and developers on Linux, FreeBSD, or OpenBSD who want to stream audio from Apple devices or AirPlay sources to their systems, particularly those using dedicated, low-power hardware like Raspberry Pi.
Developers choose Shairport Sync for its robust support of AirPlay 2, precise audio synchronization, and flexibility in output options and metadata handling, all while being fully open-source and self-hostable.
Overview
AirPlay and AirPlay 2 audio player
Use Cases
Best For
- Building a multi-room audio system with AirPlay 2 support on Linux
- Streaming audio from iOS or macOS devices to a Raspberry Pi-based speaker
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