How to Install Volumio on Arch Linux

Volumio is an open-source music player that can be used to play music and manage playlists. In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install Volumio on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Arch Linux installed
• Access to the command-line interface

Installation

Step 1. First, update your system to ensure that you have the latest packages:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2. Install the dependencies by running the following command:

sudo pacman -S alsa-utils alsa-lib curl wget git

Step 3. Clone the Volumio repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/volumio/Volumio2.git

Step 4. Navigate to the directory where the repository was cloned:

cd Volumio2

Step 5. Install the dependencies using the installer script:

./build.sh -b arm -d

Step 6. Once the installation process is complete, start Volumio by running the following command:

npm start

You should now be able to access Volumio by visiting http://localhost.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Volumio on Arch Linux. You should now be able to play music and manage your playlists using Volumio.