How to Install Snapcast on Clear Linux Latest

Snapcast is an open-source multi-room audio solution that allows you to stream audio from one server to multiple clients throughout your home or office. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Snapcast on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A Clear Linux Latest machine
• A user account with sudo privileges

Steps

1. Install the dependencies:

sudo swupd bundle-add meson ninja

2. Clone the Snapcast repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/badaix/snapcast.git

3. Navigate to the Snapcast directory:

cd snapcast

4. Build the Snapcast server:

meson --buildtype=release build

ninja -C build

5. When the build is complete, install the server:

sudo ninja -C build install

6. Start the Snapcast server:

sudo systemctl start snapserver

7. Enable the Snapcast server to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable snapserver

8. Verify that the server is running:

systemctl status snapserver

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Snapcast on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can start streaming audio from your server to multiple clients throughout your home or office. Enjoy!

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