Squeezebox actions from script

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Hi,
I’m trying to play music via my squeezebox from a script file using the action squeezeboxPlayUrl, but it seems that the command is not considered and nothing is logged; I’m wondering if I need to qualify the entire reference like the other references since no import is allowed, something like:

org.openhab.action.squeezebox.internal.Squeezebox.squeezeboxPlayUrl

Did anyone use these commands from a script?

P.S. the items are updated correctly and via Habdroid I’m able to play and stop music.

Thank you

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I’ve used sendHttpGetRequest from within a rule to play a Pandora station. Have not tried squeezeboxPlayURL.

I’m also running the OH2 squeezebox binding. You are running the OH1 version?

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OH1 version

4

Are other squeezebox actions working (mute, volume, play, pause, etc.)?

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I’m using also squeezeboxPower with no success.

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Unfortunately, I’m not too familiar with OH1, as I’ve only used OH2. Maybe someone who’s familiar with the OH1 squeezebox actions can jump in here.

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Hi,

make sure you have the respective action jar in the addon directory; then add the following import to the rule:

import org.openhab.action.squeezebox.*

in the rule the call should look like this:
//…
val String radioStation = "http://stream.srg-ssr.ch/drs4news/mp3_128.m3u"
squeezeboxPlayUrl(“Schlafzimmer”, radioStation, 55)
//…

with kind regards,
Patrik

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Thank you. My doubt come from the fact that in a script file the import key is not allowed.

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Ok found out, beginner typical mistake :pensive: when I double checked the jar files I noticed the action one was missing, I had forgotten to copy it. Now it works from the script file.
Thank you.

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Do you mind sharing the rule you have?
It might be something I will consider in future to play a Pandora station.
thanks Josh

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Hi Josh,

please have a look @ the following wiki page; hope it helps:

with kind regards,
Patrik

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Yes, I modeled my rules somewhat after what’s in the Wiki.

There is a bit of a trick to get the URL for a Pandora station. I’ve never been able to find the URL anywhere on Logitech Media Server UI. Here’s what I do to get the Pandora URL.

  • Go to the LMS web interface
  • Bring up the list of Pandora “Your Stations”
  • Heart (favorite) a station
  • Go to your list of Favorites
  • Click on the favorite you just created for your Pandora station

The URL will look something like:
pandora://long-string-of-digits.mp3

Use the above to set p2 in the URL you send to the Squeeze Server.

For example:
http://hostname:9000/status.html?p0=playlist&p1=play&p2=pandora%3A%2F%2F72031231602953337.mp3&player=MACaddress

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Thanks Guys,
I’ll have to give it a go when I get a chance.
Josh

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Hello,
I Installed Squeezebox on OH2 and communication and players are recogized well.
Now I would like to write a rule but I don’t understand where I find the ID of the player or If I wrote something wrong:

Is still necessary create an item file with OH2 or is itegrated on OH2 Ecosystem?

Thank you very much


import org.openhab.core.library.types.*
import org.openhab.model.script.actions.*
import org.openhab.action.squeezebox.*


rule Voice control
when
    Item VoiceCommand received command
then
    var String command = receivedCommand.toString.toLowerCase
	
	if (command.contains("spegni luce") {
		Scena.sendCommand(4)
		squeezeboxSpeak("00:04:20:29:62:10", "Spegni luce")
    }
	if (command.contains("accendi radio") {
		squeezeboxPower("squeezebox_squeezeboxplayer_D758D8B6_0D7F_490E_BCCF_8BB89A4E9938_000420296210", TRUE)
    }
	if (command.contains("spegni radio") {
		squeezeboxPower("squeezebox_squeezeboxplayer_D758D8B6_0D7F_490E_BCCF_8BB89A4E9938_000420296210", FALSE)
    }	

end
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The ID player is the one you used in the config file to identify your device.
f.i.

 Id (MAC address) of your first Squeezebox
squeeze:squeezebox1.id=XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
# Id (MAC address) of your nth Squeezebox
#squeeze:<boxIdN>.id=

then you’ll have

squeezeboxPower("squeezebox1", true)