Chromecast Radio with station and player selection

Bob_NL · December 30, 2017, 10:26pm

Try this:

    volume_level: >
     {% if is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Huiskamer") %} '{{ ((states.media_player.speakers_huiskamer.attributes.volume_level)  + 0.5) | float }}'
     {% elif is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Zolder") %}  '{{ ((states.media_player.speakers_zolder.attributes.volume_level) + 0.5) | float }}'
     {% elif is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Overal") %}  '{{ ((states.media_player.huis.attributes.volume_level) + 0.5) | float }}'
     {% endif %}

Bob_NL · December 31, 2017, 12:03pm

I see whats wrong now, loose the quotes.
so:

    volume_level: >
     {% if is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Huiskamer") %} {{ (states.media_player.speakers_huiskamer.attributes.volume_level | float) + 0.5 }}
     {% elif is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Zolder") %}  {{ (states.media_player.speakers_zolder.attributes.volume_level | float) + 0.5 }}
     {% elif is_state("input_select.chromecast_radio", "Overal") %}  {{ (states.media_player.huis.attributes.volume_level | float) + 0.5 }}
     {% endif %}

kepler · January 1, 2018, 9:29am

Nice, this works! Thanks! Could you explain why the quotes need to be removed?

kepler · January 1, 2018, 10:54am

I’ve been playing with the code a bit and slowly learning more and more about HomeAssistant

Now I have the following code, based on Bob_NL and Daanje (for the automated start after selection). This is only for one room, still trying to figure out what works best. The idea now is to have tab for every room (and thus radio option for each room).

This is the code for the Script:

    radio_huiskamer:
    alias: Play Radio
    sequence:
      - service: media_player.volume_set
        data_template:
          entity_id: media_player.speakers_huiskamer
          volume_level: 0.2
      -  service: media_player.play_media
         data_template:
           entity_id: media_player.speakers_huiskamer
           media_content_id: >
            {% if is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Radio 538") %} http://18973.live.streamtheworld.com/RADIO538.mp3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Q-Music") %} http://icecast-qmusic.cdp.triple-it.nl/Qmusic_nl_live_96.mp3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "3FM") %} http://icecast.omroep.nl/3fm-bb-mp3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "100% NL") %} http://stream.100p.nl/100pctnl.mp3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Veronica") %} http://8543.live.streamtheworld.com/VERONICACMP3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Sky Radio") %} http://8623.live.streamtheworld.com:80/SKYRADIOAAC_SC
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Arrow Classic Rock") %} http://91.221.151.155/listen.mp3
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "Classic FM") %} http://19143.live.streamtheworld.com/CLASSICFM_SC
            {% elif is_state("input_select.radio_station_huiskamer", "BNR Nieuwsradio") %} http://icecast-bnr.cdp.triple-it.nl/bnr_mp3_96_03
            {% endif %}
           media_content_type: 'audio/mp4'

stopradio_huiskamer:
  alias: Stop radio
  sequence:
    - service: media_player.media_stop
      data_template:
        entity_id: media_player.speakers_huiskamer

volume_up_huiskamer:
  alias: Volume +
  sequence:
    - service: media_player.volume_set
      data_template:
        entity_id: media_player.speakers_huiskamer
        volume_level: > 
          {{ (states.media_player.speakers_huiskamer.attributes.volume_level | float) + 0.01 }} 
          
        
volume_down_huiskamer:
  alias: Volume -
  sequence:
    - service: media_player.volume_set
      data_template:
        entity_id: media_player.speakers_huiskamer
        volume_level: >
          {{ (states.media_player.speakers_huiskamer.attributes.volume_level | float) - 0.01 }}

devray · January 9, 2018, 7:40pm

How can i see the name of the station instead of Default Media Receiver?!
Are there any ideas, i have got an streaming URL that returns the title of the
played song!

mrpinapple · January 13, 2018, 1:23pm

Hey guys, if you did not find out yet - There is an easy way to get almost every .pls stream to work.

Download .pls file
Open .pls file with notepad++
search for the “File1” line e.g. “File1=http://xy.station.fm:8000”
copy URL and extend it with “/;stream.mp3” e.g. “http://xy.station.fm:8000/;stream.mp3”
use the extended URL and enjoy

thanks to: Cannot stream *.pls radio stream to chromecast

jonkristian · January 14, 2018, 11:02am

Would it be possible to see your cube configuration to control the radio?

vladosam · January 14, 2018, 11:25am

Of course. With cube i only control input select with radio station names. Flip 90 select next in input select. Flip 180 select previous. Shake turn on and off.

- id: '2005'
  alias: 'radio play with cube'
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: cube_action
      event_data:
        entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000106132f
        action_type: shake_air
  condition:
    - condition: template
      value_template: >
        {% if is_state('media_player.chromecastaudio0667', 'off') %}
          true
        {% else %}
          false
        {% endif %}
  action:
    - service: switch.turn_on
      entity_id: switch.orvibo
    - service: input_number.set_value
      data:
        entity_id: input_number.volume_radio
        value: '0.15'
    - service: media_player.volume_mute
      data:
        entity_id: media_player.chromecastaudio0667
        is_volume_muted: "false"
    - service: input_select.select_option
      entity_id: input_select.radio_station
      data:
        option: "Antena"

- id: '2006'
  alias: 'radio next station with cube'
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: cube_action
      event_data:
        entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000106132f
        action_type: flip90
  condition:
    - condition: template
      value_template: >
        {% if is_state('media_player.chromecastaudio0667', 'playing') %}
          true
        {% else %}
          false
        {% endif %}
  action:
    - service: input_select.select_next
      entity_id: input_select.radio_station

- id: '2007'
  alias: 'radio previous station with cube'
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: cube_action
      event_data:
        entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000106132f
        action_type: flip180
  condition:
    - condition: template
      value_template: >
        {% if is_state('media_player.chromecastaudio0667', 'playing') %}
          true
        {% else %}
          false
        {% endif %}
  action:
    - service: input_select.select_previous
      entity_id: input_select.radio_station

- id: '2008'
  alias: 'radio set volume with cube'
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: cube_action
      event_data:
        entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000106132f
        action_type: rotate
  action:
    - service: input_number.set_value
      data_template:
        entity_id: input_number.volume_radio
        value: >
          {%if trigger.event.data.action_value | float > 0 %}
          {{  states.input_number.volume_radio.state |float + 0.05 }}
          {% else %}
          {{  states.input_number.volume_radio.state |float - 0.05 }}
          {% endif %}

- id: '2009'
  alias: 'radio stop with cube'
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: cube_action
      event_data:
        entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000106132f
        action_type: shake_air
  condition:
    - condition: template
      value_template: >
        {% if is_state('media_player.chromecastaudio0667', 'playing') %}
          true
        {% else %}
          false
        {% endif %}
  action:
    - service: input_select.select_option
      entity_id: input_select.radio_station
      data:
        option: "Off"

jonkristian · January 14, 2018, 12:29pm

Thank you so much! Works great. I have one question however, how is your script when stopping? I see you have a option: "Off" in your action there but not sure how to add it to the script, any pointers?

Bob_NL · January 14, 2018, 1:00pm

Nice, here’s an automation to control the volume using the cube (rotate to right = volume up, rote to left = volume down.

- alias: Xiaomi Cube - Volume [Rotate]
  trigger:
    platform: event
    event_type: cube_action
    event_data:
      entity_id: binary_sensor.cube_158d000101bded
      action_type: rotate
  condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: input_select.cube_mode
        state: 'Radio'   
  action:
    - service: media_player.volume_set
      data_template:
        entity_id: media_player.home_group          
        volume_level: >
          {%if trigger.event.data.action_value | float > 0 %} 
          {{  states.media_player.home_group.attributes.volume_level | float + 0.05 }}
          {% else %} 
          {{  states.media_player.home_group.attributes.volume_level | float - 0.05 }}
          {% endif %}

Works great!

vladosam · January 14, 2018, 2:06pm

This automation stops chromecast.

- id: '2002'
  alias: 'radio stop'
  trigger:
    - platform: state
      entity_id: input_select.radio_station
      to: "Off"
  action:
    - service: media_player.media_stop
      entity_id: media_player.chromecastaudio0667

vladosam · January 14, 2018, 2:10pm

Thanks. I have that but sometimes it jumps more then it should like 0.1 or 0.15. I never figured why.

jonkristian · January 14, 2018, 8:01pm

Is it so that the automation for input_select is needed for the select to change radio station without having to press play afterwards?

Bob_NL · January 14, 2018, 8:02pm

You can do that with an automation indeed.

jonkristian · January 14, 2018, 8:31pm

Thanks! It’s all working pretty good. I created a gist of what I’ve gathered, hope you all don’t mind.
Anything to improve upon here?

vladosam · January 14, 2018, 8:41pm

I also use google tts to announce next station.

jonkristian · January 14, 2018, 8:43pm

It’s so perfect! I love the cube automations you guys did. Do you know if it’s possible to make it emphazise the pronunciation? The speech is a little dim, at least it is with the Norwegian language.

vladosam · January 14, 2018, 8:49pm

Somebody told me that amazon polly is better. But i don’t use it.

lojden · January 16, 2018, 8:13pm

Does this works with google home speakers too?

Bob_NL · January 16, 2018, 8:24pm

For sure! I currently use 1 regular Google Home device, 3 Google Home mini’s and several Chromecast audio’s