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<img src='/images/supported_brands/itunes.png' class='brand pull-right' />
The iTunes platform allows you to control [iTunes](http://apple.com/itunes/) from Home Assistant.
It uses a 3rd party server that you run on your Mac called
[itunes-api](https://github.com/maddox/itunes-api). Play, pause, or skip songs remotely on iTunes
running on your Mac.
The iTunes platform allows you to control [iTunes](http://apple.com/itunes/) from Home Assistant. It uses a 3rd party server that you run on your Mac called [itunes-api](https://github.com/maddox/itunes-api). 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.
In addition to controlling iTunes, your available AirPlay endpoints will be added as media players as well. You can then individually address them append turn them on, turn them off, or adjust their volume.
To add iTunes to your installation, add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file:
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Configuration variables:
- **host** *Required*: The URL of the itunes-api API, eg. http://192.168.1.50
- **port** *Optional*: The PORT that itunes-api is running on.
- **port** *Optional*: The port where itunes-api is accessible, eg. 8181.