¶ Integration Note
| Manufacturer: | Volumio |
| Model Number(s): |
Primo, PC, C1, C2, RPi, Sparky, Tinker |
| Driver Name | Volumio |
| Driver Version | 24.02.18.00 |
| g! Core Module Version: | 8.5 Build 18 |
| Driver Developer: | Innovo |
| Document Revision Date: | Feb 18, 2024 |
¶
Overview
This is a two-way driver to control browsing, navigation and playback functions of the Volumio system with metadata feedback.
Elan is capable of querying the server, returning cover art and metadata and then directing content to the zone player and querying the player every 5 seconds.
¶ Supported Features
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE SUPPORTED:
- Volumio Build 2.673 or Higher.
- Volumio Plugins: Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify (limited), Web Radio
THE FOLLOWING PLAYBACK OPTIONS are not supported :
Some Volumio plugins developed by third party developers are not supported and may crash the driver.
¶ Device Configuration
Setup and install Volumio according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure proper operation first using a web browser or the Volumio Companion app for Android or iOS.
¶ Driver Configuration
¶ Installation Process
- Download the driver and unzip in the folder where all the EDRVC files are located.
- Open Media, Source, Add New Generic Media Source
- Navigate to the folder where the driver is located and Choose the Volumio
- Click OK on the warning that this is not a Native Elan driver,
- The Driver will automatically go into trial mode for 30days. Wait for about 10 seconds and the Status will turn Green. Fill in the IP address and the activation key and click Apply.
- Under the Settings, Turn on / off services as desired.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend turning off Navigation Cover Art. This will make the driver faster. The driver will still display the cover art of what’s currently playing.
- Add the Source to the Zone Controller. Add the logo included in the downloaded folder
¶ Configuration Details
The following table provides settings used in Configurator …Please refer to the Configurator Reference Guide for more details.
In the table below:
- “<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.
- “<Auto Detect>”, etc. The system will auto detect this variable.
| Devices | Variable Name | Settings | Comments |
| Media | Name | User Defined (Default: Volumio) | |
| System # | <Auto Detect> | ||
| Device Type | Ethernet | ||
| Driver Name | Volumio | ||
| Driver Version | <Auto Detect> | ||
| Driver Vendor | Innovo | ||
| Activation KEY | <User Defined> | ||
| IP Address | <User Defined> | ||
| Zone Controller | Display Name | <User Defined> (Default: Volumio) | |
| System # | <Auto Detect> | ||
| Source Device | <User Defined> (Default: Volumio) |
¶ Using the Driver
The Driver uses the standard Elan Media control to give the user a familiar interface.
- The Main Interface is to navigate the library, clear play queue, show play queue, transport button, display meta data information and cover art of the currently playing media.
- To start playback, navigate to the desired library item and choose > to start playback or + to add it the current queue. Queued items are added to the end of the list. Choose à to go the submenu.
Navigate Library Choose Item
Play one or all songs Home shows currently playing
- Some menu items have sublevels. Continue navigation till an item is playable. Headings are not playable.
e.g. Browsing by Artist, shows Albums and Tracks. Items with (Artist) in the name are headings and are not clickable.
¶
Troublshooting
- Driver not Activated. Wait 15 seconds after Apply
- Tapping Play doesn’t start the playback. Firmly Tap play again. Confirm that Volumio plays the item first by using the web interface or the mobile app by Volumio. Some interfaces will need a firmer tap on the control
- When navigating a library item, the wait circle keeps spinning. The circle can take up to 30 seconds to disappear. Try tapping the item again. Cancel and start at the root library again.
¶ KNOWN ISSUES
Some Volumio plugins developed by third party developers are not supported and may crash the driver. Pandora will sometimes hang the server and it will require a reboot.