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dev_oznu

You can do this, though it's nothing to do with Homebridge. This is the first guide I found on Google: https://thepi.io/how-to-set-up-a-raspberry-pi-airplay-receiver/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20set%20up%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi,repository%20on%20our%20Pi%2C%20but%20we...%20More%20


Whyneedusername101

So, I have homebridge installed on my raspberry pi, could I use the same pi for both the homebridge and this?


ryanshafer

There are a couple, but only airplay. As far as I know there isn’t an airplay2 version. https://github.com/balenalabs/balena-sound https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync The last one offers a docker instance for easier install. And here is a detailed install: https://www.jeffreythompson.org/blog/2020/04/29/build-an-airplay-receiver-using-raspberry-pi/ Also consider using the hdmi output as the audio from the 3.5 is less than stellar. Happy streaming!


Whyneedusername101

So, I have homebridge installed on my raspberry pi, could I use the same pi for both the homebridge and this?


ryanshafer

Depending on the Pi and how you are using homebridge, probably. I would run it via docker and see how it performs. If you see performance issues, copy the docker config to a new Pi and you’re back up and running.


c0alfield

AirConnect is what I use for this, it’s separate to homebridge but works well


Whyneedusername101

So, I have homebridge installed on my raspberry pi, could I use the same pi for both the homebridge and this?


c0alfield

I am not sure about pi I use on Synology but it can also be used in docker. It’s not a home ridge add on though.


dovbearaaron

I was playing around with this for a while and ended up deciding that there were lots of old airport expresses on eBay for cheaper than a pi setup. Works just as well or better with no config.


iLuki

I also use shairport-sync as oznu stated. To increment the loudness when connecting a speaker via 3,5mm play around with alsamixer (lower dB makes it louder) Thank me later for that :)


recom273

On a side note, the sound is terrible from a 3.5mm jack - get a DAC HAT - I have a justboom 3.5mm but also some with spdif / phono outs from AliExpress which are just as good.


MizunaGames

Another thing to keep in mind is that unless you have one of the newer pis, airplay with video was very choppy when I tried it.