Snapcast
Synchronized multi-room audio streaming player
Snapcast is a multi-room audio streaming system that keeps playback perfectly synchronized across many clients. It is commonly paired with Mopidy or MPD to build a self-hosted whole-home audio setup.
Key features
- Synchronized multi-room audio
- Low latency
- Works with MPD and Mopidy
- Lightweight clients
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Excellent sync accuracy
- Runs on tiny devices
Trade-offs
- No standalone library
- Needs a separate music source
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