From 18bfc1735fcf4c9ab4a12d2f170bcdc1184f4a8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jon Maddox Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:20:31 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] add docs on airplay --- source/components/media_player.itunes.markdown | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/components/media_player.itunes.markdown b/source/components/media_player.itunes.markdown index 6b3d8107dfc..cab36cf6b7d 100644 --- a/source/components/media_player.itunes.markdown +++ b/source/components/media_player.itunes.markdown @@ -14,9 +14,12 @@ footer: true [itunes-api](https://github.com/maddox/itunes-api) from Home Assistant. Play, pause, or skip songs remotely on iTunes running on your Mac. + Your AirPlay speakers will also be exposed as simple media players inside Home + Assistant. They will be available to be turned on or off or set their volume. +

iTunes itself can not be remotely controlled. In order to control your iTunes, -you'll need to install middleware named `itunes-api`. `itunes-api` is a simple REST +you'll need to install middleware named itunes-api. itunes-api is a simple REST server that talks to a local instance of iTunes via Applescript. It's very easy to set up and run. You can find more about it on it's [GitHub repo](https://github.com/maddox/itunes-api).