RPi

In this article I will explain how to set up a multi-room audio streaming system based on Apple iDevices, cheap Raspberry Pi players and any computer (either Linux, Windows or Mac). You will be able to do the following:

1. Send sound from any app on your iPhone or iPad to any speaker in your home.
2. Use your iPhone or iPad to control synchronised multi-room music - without your mobile device needing to stay connected.
3. Play music from your PC/server on your iPhone or iPad.

I came home last week to a Raspberry Pi waiting for me. Work, family visits and a bout of illnes means I only managed to take a peek, that is until yesterday evening. I rummaged around in the bits box for a £1.50 HDMI cable, a micro USB cable and a wireless USB keyboard. Then I set about giving it a quick go.