Browse and Play Media on HEOS Devices

S.C.O.R.E. → Entertainment → TVGaming

Overview

This capability allows users to browse media services like TuneIn directly from their HEOS devices. It simplifies media access, offering a seamless listening experience without needing to switch between multiple apps.

Benefits

• Streamline media browsing and playback across HEOS devices.
• Access a wide variety of audio content from services like TuneIn with ease.
• Enhance the home entertainment experience by controlling media from a single interface.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to provide a unified interface for browsing and playing media on HEOS devices. It aims to enhance user convenience and enjoyment by making audio content easily accessible.

Preconditions

• HEOS devices are set up and connected to the home network.
• Home Assistant is configured and integrated with HEOS.
• Access to media services like TuneIn is available.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Sonos.
• Device installed and reachable: Sonos | Sonos One.

Actors

• Homeowner using the HEOS system
• Family members selecting music or radio
• Guests wanting to play their favorite tunes

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the user initiates a media browsing action through the Home Assistant interface.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User selects media source] -->|Browse| B{Is media available?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Play selected content]
    C --> D[Audio played on HEOS devices]
    B -->|No| E[Display error message]

Workflow Description

1. Select Media Source

User navigates the Home Assistant interface to select a media source like TuneIn.

2. Browse Media

User browses through available channels or playlists within the selected media source.

3. Choose Content

User selects a specific channel or playlist to play.

4. Initiate Playback

User confirms the selection, initiating playback on the chosen HEOS devices.

5. Enjoy Audio

Audio content streams through the selected HEOS devices for user enjoyment.

Postconditions

Audio content is successfully playing on the selected HEOS devices, providing an enhanced listening experience.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice control for hands-free media browsing.
• Allow users to create and save favorite playlists from TuneIn.
• Implement multi-room audio control for synchronized playback across multiple HEOS devices.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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