Multiroom Music Playback with LinkPlay Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Entertainment → TVGaming

Overview

The new multiroom support for LinkPlay integration allows users to easily group and ungroup their audio devices, enabling synchronized music playback throughout the home or individualized listening experiences. This capability enhances the entertainment value of the home by providing flexibility in how and where music is enjoyed.

Benefits

• Easily create a party atmosphere by synchronizing music across multiple rooms.
• Allow different family members to enjoy their preferred music in separate rooms.
• Control music playback directly from the Home Assistant interface for convenience.

Intent

This capability aims to provide a seamless audio experience by allowing users to manage their LinkPlay devices from Home Assistant. The outcome is a more personalized and enjoyable home entertainment environment.

Preconditions

• LinkPlay-compatible audio devices connected to the network.
• Home Assistant set up and running with the LinkPlay integration enabled.
• User has access to the Home Assistant interface.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Sonos.
• Device installed and reachable: Sonos | Sonos One.

Actors

• Homeowner controlling the music playback
• Family members selecting their preferred music
• Guests enjoying music during gatherings

Trigger

User action in the Home Assistant interface to group or ungroup audio devices.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User selects devices] -->|group| B{Group devices?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Devices play music in sync]
    C --> D[Enjoy synchronized music]
    B -->|No| E[Ungroup devices]
    E --> F[Devices play music individually]

Workflow Description

1. Open Home Assistant

User accesses the Home Assistant dashboard on their device.

2. Select LinkPlay Devices

User navigates to the media control section and selects the LinkPlay devices they wish to group or ungroup.

3. Group or Ungroup Devices

User chooses to either group the selected devices for synchronized playback or ungroup them for individual playback.

4. Choose Music Source

User selects a music source or playlist from their preferred streaming service.

5. Start Playback

User initiates playback, and the selected devices either play in sync or individually as per the grouping choice.

Postconditions

The selected LinkPlay devices will either play music in sync across the grouped devices or allow individual playback as per user preference.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with voice assistants for voice control of music playback.
• Add scheduling options for automatic music playback at certain times.
• Implement volume control for each device individually within the interface.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)