Snapcast is an open-source multi-room audio system that allows you to synchronize audio streams across various devices. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Snapcast on NixOS Latest using the terminal.
Before starting, make sure you have the following:
First, update the system's package list by running the following command:
sudo nix-channel --update
To install Snapcast, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.snapcast
Next, configure Snapcast by editing the /etc/nixos/configuration.nix file. Open the file with your preferred text editor and add the following lines:
services.snapcast = {
enable = true;
server.enable = true;
server.name = "snapserver";
};
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
To apply the changes, restart the NixOS services by running the following command:
sudo systemctl restart nixos.service
Finally, test Snapcast by connecting to the Snapserver from another device on the network. To do this, install the Snapcast client on the device and connect to the Snapserver. You can now play audio on both devices and enjoy synchronized audio playback.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Snapcast on NixOS Latest.
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