blucli

Control Bluesound and NAD network audio players via command-line interface.

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #media #streaming #audio #bluesound

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI --skill blucli-wangqiancai

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Skill: blucli
Source: https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI/tree/main/skills/blucli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI --skill blucli-wangqiancai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blu.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need for manual app navigation or proprietary interfaces by providing a direct command-line interface to manage multi-room audio playback, grouping, and volume settings.

Core Features & Use Cases

Device Management: Easily discover, select, and target specific audio players by name or alias.
Playback Control: Execute standard media commands like play, pause, stop, and volume adjustment across your network.
Use Case: If you are managing a multi-room audio setup, you can use this Skill to instantly group your living room and kitchen speakers and set them to a specific volume level without opening the Bluesound app.

Quick Start

Use the blucli skill to set the volume of the living room player to 20 percent.

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 and NAD audio systems from the command line?▼

Multi-room audio grouping can be automated by targeting specific Bluesound or NAD players by name or alias. The CLI allows you to instantly group speakers across rooms and set specific volume levels directly from your terminal.

Can I manage multi-room audio playback without opening the Bluesound app?▼

Yes, you can manage multi-room audio playback without the Bluesound app by executing standard media commands via the CLI. This allows direct play, pause, stop, and volume adjustment across your networked devices for home automation tasks.

Do I need to install any dependencies to use the blucli skill for network audio players?▼

Yes, you need the blu binary installed and accessible in your system path to use this skill for network audio players. This dependency is required for the CLI to communicate directly with your local Bluesound and NAD audio hardware.

What is the best way to integrate Bluesound device discovery into home automation?▼

The best way to integrate Bluesound device discovery into home automation is using a command-line interface that supports direct hardware communication. This skill discovers and selects specific audio players by name or alias for seamless media integration tasks.