How to Install Snapcast on OpenBSD

Introduction

Snapcast is an open source multi-room audio streaming solution that allows you to synchronize audio between multiple devices. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing Snapcast on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Snapcast, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • OpenBSD installed on your device
  • Root access to your OpenBSD device
  • Basic knowledge of OpenBSD and command line interface

Installation

The following are the steps to install Snapcast on OpenBSD:

Step 1: Install Git

Git is required to download Snapcast from Github. To install Git, use the following command in the OpenBSD terminal:

# pkg_add git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Snapcast requires the following dependencies to be installed:

  • alsa-utils
  • libavahi-client
  • libavahi-compat-libdnssd
  • libsndfile

To install the dependencies, use the following command:

# pkg_add alsa-utils libavahi-client libavahi-compat-libdnssd libsndfile

Step 3: Download Snapcast

Next, you will need to download Snapcast from Github using Git:

# git clone https://github.com/badaix/snapcast.git

This will download the latest version of Snapcast from Github to your OpenBSD device.

Step 4: Build and Install Snapcast

To build Snapcast, navigate to the Snapcast directory that you just downloaded:

# cd snapcast

Then, run the following command to build Snapcast:

# make

Finally, run the following command to install Snapcast on your OpenBSD device:

# make install

Step 5: Configure Snapcast

After installing Snapcast, you will need to configure it by creating a configuration file. Copy the example configuration file to '/etc/snapcast.conf' using the following command:

# cp snapserver/snapserver.conf.example /etc/snapcast.conf

Then, edit '/etc/snapcast.conf' to configure Snapcast according to your preferences.

Step 6: Start the Snapcast Server

Finally, start the Snapcast server using the following command:

# snapserver -d -c /etc/snapcast.conf

This will start the Snapcast server in daemon mode, using the configuration file you just created.

Conclusion

This completes the installation of Snapcast on OpenBSD. You can now use Snapcast to synchronize audio between multiple devices in your home or office.