#INSTALL BALENAETCHER HOW TO#
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Create an application, selecting the correct device type.Sign up for or login to the balenaCloud dashboard.Installing and setting up the balena CLI is definitely more involved than using the Deploy with balena button, but it allows for more flexibility and customization when choosing what and when to deploy.įor example, if you don't plan on using the Spotify integration, you can edit the docker-compose.yml file and remove the Spotify service before deploying the application. This is the traditional and more advanced approach for deploying applications to balena powered devices. The balenaSound application will start downloading as soon as your device appears in the dashboard. Power up your device and check it's online in the dashboard!.Download the OS and flash it to your SD card with balenaEtcher.Add a device to the application by clicking the add device button.Once your application has been created you'll need to add a device to it: Deploy with balenaĬlick this button to go straight to application creation, where balenaSound will be pre-loaded to your application: Check out the CLI deploy instructions below if you are interested in an advanced alternative that enables you to achieve more complex deployments. One-click deploy is the easiest way to get started with balenaSound as it allows you to deploy and configure the application with a single click and without the need of installing additional tools.

Software to flash an SD card ( balenaEtcher).Alternatively you can use the HDMI port to get digital audio out. 3.5mm audio cable to the input on your speakers/Hi-Fi (usually 3.5mm or RCA).8GB should be plenty enough for this project.

#INSTALL BALENAETCHER PRO#

An SD Card! We recommend the Sandisk Extreme Pro series.

For the best experience, we recommend using a Raspberry Pi 3B+ or 4B.

Any device from our supported devices list.

Build your own multi-room audio system with Bluetooth, Airplay, and Spotify using Raspberry Pis.

Turn your old speakers or Hi-Fi into Bluetooth, Airplay and Spotify receivers with a Raspberry Pi and this step-by-step guide.

#INSTALL BALENAETCHER HOW TO#

If you want a step-by-step tutorial on how to get balenaSound up and running, feel free to check these blog posts: We've outlined the installation steps below. Getting started with balenaSound is as simple as deploying it to a balenaCloud application no additional configuration is required (unless you're using a DAC HAT).

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