Disclaimer: This is a copy of my thread on the Kodi forum. It's a script I've been working on (and is a work in progress).
I suspect the number of people who will be interested in this will be very few but I thought I'd share anyway...
I have Logitech Media Server/Squeezelite running on my HTPC. It outputs audio via an amp unlike Kodi which is through HDMI to the TV. This means I can play music without my TV on. However, there are times when I'd like to let people know what's playing. I've therefore created this script to give a "Now Playing" type view through Kodi.
I've got a first version running. Here are some screenshots:
1. Minimal now playing
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2 Basic playlist control
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3. Changing player
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4. Notifications
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5. Menus
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6. Player controls
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Video:
https://youtu.be/Eo_NGbQqu4w
To use, you need to set the server settings (IP address and ports) and then run the script.
Pressing 0 displays the playlist.
Pressing 9 displays player menu (access to apps, library search etc.)
Pressing 8 displays player controls
Left and Right to select a squeezeplayer.
If you want to try it, the code is on github: https://github.com/elParaguayo/script.squeezeinfo NB Krypton only
Bugs (and there will be bugs) can be posted here or on the issues page on github.
Please note:
- I work long hours on my job and have a lot going on in my life in the moment so development will happen when I'm ready and able!
- The fonts are dependent on whatever skin you're using so it may look different/ugly. The screenshots are based on Estuary.
There's already an excellent squeezeplayer addon available xsqueeze which is far more functional/comprehensive than mine so I won't be offended if people would rather use that one.
I've enjoyed writing this and if I'm the only one who uses it then that's fine with me!
I suspect the number of people who will be interested in this will be very few but I thought I'd share anyway...
I have Logitech Media Server/Squeezelite running on my HTPC. It outputs audio via an amp unlike Kodi which is through HDMI to the TV. This means I can play music without my TV on. However, there are times when I'd like to let people know what's playing. I've therefore created this script to give a "Now Playing" type view through Kodi.
I've got a first version running. Here are some screenshots:
1. Minimal now playing
2 Basic playlist control
3. Changing player
4. Notifications
5. Menus
6. Player controls
Video:
https://youtu.be/Eo_NGbQqu4w
To use, you need to set the server settings (IP address and ports) and then run the script.
Pressing 0 displays the playlist.
Pressing 9 displays player menu (access to apps, library search etc.)
Pressing 8 displays player controls
Left and Right to select a squeezeplayer.
If you want to try it, the code is on github: https://github.com/elParaguayo/script.squeezeinfo NB Krypton only
Bugs (and there will be bugs) can be posted here or on the issues page on github.
Please note:
- I work long hours on my job and have a lot going on in my life in the moment so development will happen when I'm ready and able!
- The fonts are dependent on whatever skin you're using so it may look different/ugly. The screenshots are based on Estuary.
There's already an excellent squeezeplayer addon available xsqueeze which is far more functional/comprehensive than mine so I won't be offended if people would rather use that one.
I've enjoyed writing this and if I'm the only one who uses it then that's fine with me!