Radio Automation JTDev
Use this command to install Radio Automation:
winget install --id=JTDev.RadioAutomation -e Radio Automation is a purpose-built audio player designed to serve as an off-hours music player for animated light displays during the holidays. The software supports a variety of media types and offers features tailored to automate and enhance holiday light shows.
Key Features:
- Media Playback: Supports most media formats available on Windows, including playlists created from specific tracks, M3U files, or internet streams.
- Playlist Management: Offers shuffle functionality and integration with Zara-style playlists for added flexibility.
- Scheduler: Utilizes a cron-like format to schedule events such as bumpers, time announcements, and temperature updates. Events can be set to play immediately or delayed between tracks.
- Zara Time/Temp Audio Integration: Supports Zara-style audio files organized in predefined folders for time and temperature announcements.
- MQTT Trigger Support: Allows integration with MQTT brokers to trigger scheduled events remotely.
- Weather Integration: Retrieves current weather data via the Wunderground API, enabling automated temperature announcements.
Ideal for individuals managing animated holiday light displays, Radio Automation provides a seamless way to automate music playback, schedule audio announcements, and synchronize audio elements with visual displays. It is particularly beneficial for those looking to create immersive experiences during festive seasons without manual intervention. The software can be installed via winget, ensuring easy setup on Windows systems.
