Snapcast
A client-server audio player that synchronizes multiple clients for perfectly synced multiroom audio playback.
What is Snapcast?
Snapcast is a synchronous multiroom audio player that turns existing audio players into a synchronized multiroom system. It works by capturing audio from a server and streaming it to multiple clients that are perfectly time-synchronized, solving the problem of audio lag across different rooms. It is not a standalone player but integrates with players like MPD, Mopidy, AirPlay, and Spotify.
DIY audio enthusiasts, home automation integrators, and developers looking to build or extend a whole-home audio system using existing hardware and open-source software.
Developers choose Snapcast for its precise synchronization, flexibility to work with almost any audio source, and ability to self-host a multiroom system without proprietary hardware. It offers an open-source alternative to commercial systems with extensive control APIs and cross-platform support.
Overview
Synchronous multiroom audio player
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating a DIY whole-home audio system with synchronized playback
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