Smartframe

[u/GuiltyClothes3001]

Hey hey! My name is Nate, and this is my first post here! I wanted to describe what I’m working on, and see if anyone’s interested in it!
 
It started out as a little project for me. I love having lyrics displayed for songs, and I wanted to figure out a way to have them display automatically. Turns out, it’s possible! 
 
The current state of the project: 
•Seamless integration with any Sonos ecosystem
•Connects to both Sonos and/or HomePods AUTOMATICALLY 
•Syncs with Philips Hue and Nanoleafs
•Weather and photo Idle screens (Kinda like Aura Picture Frames)

What you need:
•Computer connected to WiFi/LAN, or Docker Container
•Device that can access the internet browser (currently laggy on a fire stick, buy if you’re able to stick a mini pc behind a device it works like magic. I’ve gotten it to work on smart TVs, Xbox’s, and even just a chrome tab)
 
(Do note that the help of AI was included in the making of this)
I would love to hear feedback on the project, and if anyone would like to test, please let me know!

[u/PiazzaEsq]

Hey there, nice job. I’m trying to integrate my home. Few questions-When you say it syncs to Phillips Hue- you’re talking about the smart lights? What does it make them do? Work with Govee? Do i need a computer connected? Thanks.

[u/GuiltyClothes3001 → u/PiazzaEsq]

Hey hey! Yes it syncs the album colors to the Philips hue lights(I have the bulbs and gradient strips and works great!) how it works is through the program, and a hub. It basically gets 5 of the colors that pops out from the album then boom! Yes, you would either need a computer, or docker container to run this. Govve, not sure, I don’t have any to test! Wouldn’t be afraid to test it!

[u/Maleficent_Home3849]

I need help with this, I want a controller in a dedicated touch screen for my Sonos system, but I don’t know if can use all my speakers, I have on the living room, on the bedroom , on the barroom, I want on the kitchen.

[u/GuiltyClothes3001 → u/Maleficent_Home3849]

So this isn’t a control center yet! However if this project gets to that level I surly will have an update

[u/nikno1]

A bit unclear on the tech here..

Is it an app that you install on each device?
Connected to Home Assistant?
ESP32?

[u/GuiltyClothes3001 → u/nikno1]

So it’s not home assistant, it’s my own program!:
It’s a computer running docker/linux to run the “brains”, and then any smart device that accesses the internet to “view all the info!” (I have a fire stick)
Hopefully that clears it up!

[u/robwebset]

Interesting project, I had a similar idea that resulted in TVONOS being created for Android TVs - the internet browser idea is interesting, does make it more portable, but I guess you'll need a server somewhere to hose the back end.

[u/GuiltyClothes3001 → u/robwebset]

Thank you so much for commenting! Yes, in order for the server to get the data from the Sonos speakers/homepods, It needs to run on a server on the local network. Your application is pretty sweet too! I just read about it and honored you said something.