How to Install Volumio on Manjaro

Volumio is a popular music player and media server that works with several different platforms. In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install Volumio on Manjaro using the terminal.

Prerequisites

  • Manjaro Installed on your system
  • Access to the terminal

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Volumio, we need to install some dependencies that it requires. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo pacman -S alsa-utils mpg123

Step 2: Download Volumio

Download the latest version of Volumio as an x86 image from the official website: https://volumio.com/get-started/ and save it to your computer.

Step 3: Flashing the Image

Next, we need to flash the Volumio image to a USB drive. To do this, you will need an application like BalenaEtcher, Rufus or Ventoy.

  1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
  2. Open BalenaEtcher or Rufus and select the Volumio image you downloaded in Step 2.
  3. Select your USB drive and click the 'Flash' button.

Step 4: Booting from USB

Once the image is flashed to the USB drive, we can now boot from it. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.
  2. Restart your computer and enter the System BIOS or UEFI.
  3. Change the boot order so that the USB drive is the first boot option.
  4. Save the changes and exit the System BIOS or UEFI.

Step 5: Installing Volumio

Once you have booted from the USB drive and the Volumio interface appears, follow these steps to install it:

  1. Click on the "Install" button on the home page.
  2. Select your preferred installation options and click "Next".
  3. Agree to the terms and conditions and click "Next".
  4. Select the installation location and click "Install".
  5. Wait for the installation to complete.

Once the installation is complete, you can start using Volumio to stream your music.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to download, flash and install Volumio on Manjaro. By following these simple steps, you can now enjoy your music collection through the Volumio media player.