blucli

Automate Bluesound/NAD player control via the BluOS CLI.

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Search Tags:#audio #music #bluesound #speaker control

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npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill blucli

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blucli
Source: https://github.com/steipete/clawdis/tree/main/skills/blucli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill blucli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blu.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill gives you complete voice control over your Bluesound and NAD speakers, eliminating the need for manual remote control.

Core Features & Use Cases

Speaker Control: Discover devices, control playback, adjust volume, and manage speaker groups without touching physical controls.

Quick Start

Discover all Bluesound devices on your network and check the status of your kitchen speaker.

Quick Start

Discover all Bluesound devices and set the volume to 15 on the selected speaker.

Frequently Asked Questions about blucli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I control Bluesound speakers from the command line?▼

Bluesound speakers can be controlled via CLI using the blu command, which enables playback control, volume adjustment, and device discovery without physical remotes. The Skill wraps this CLI to automate speaker management across multiple devices on your network.

Can I automate music playback across multiple Bluesound speakers?▼

Yes, the Skill automates playback control and grouping across multi-device Bluesound setups. You can target specific devices by ID, name, or alias, and manage speaker groups, volume, and playback state programmatically.

What device selection options are available for Bluesound control?▼

Device selection supports CLI flags (--device), environment variables (BLU_DEVICE), and config file defaults. This flexibility lets you target speakers by device ID, friendly name, or alias, or use pre-configured defaults.

Does this work with NAD audio players or only Bluesound?▼

The Skill controls both Bluesound and NAD players, since NAD audio hardware runs the same BluOS platform. All CLI commands for playback, volume, and grouping apply across both brands.

How do I search and play music from TuneIn radio on my speakers?▼

The Skill includes TuneIn search and play commands that let you discover radio stations and stream them to target Bluesound or NAD devices without manual app interaction.