Running Local Mp3 File To MPD

Configuration
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My system is running :
Home Assistant Supervisor with Docker on Rpi 3 Raspbian.

I have installed mopidy from https://docs.mopidy.com/en/release-2.2/installation/ and mopidy-mpd https://mopidy.com/ext/mpd/ Configured in configuration.yaml as MPD and I can able to TTS using basic Media play Card and getting VOICE run by tts mp3.
Now I want to Play Mp3 File ( Chime ). Which is the proper way to configure directory ?
mopidy.conf I have set directories, but while running test script to play mp3 , i am getting error
“directory or file not found.” ( or access denied in mpd ). Can anyone show me the proper way to run mp3 file ?

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The last time I used Mopidy, the only way to fire off a single MP3 was to put it in a playlist which HA picks up as an available source. Then you use the source parameter when calling your sound.

This is the same way it is when using Volumio as the media player.

On the other hand, I’ve been able to get Google devices to play MP3 files directly from the URL given in the play media action…however, I can’t prevent Google from “announcing” that it’s about to play a sound with it’s inherent “bloop” sound.

I’m interested in the solution to your question as well.

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I tried with All three Media players compatible !

  1. mpd - TTS o/p is good, but not luck for playing mp3
  2. modipy - TTS o/p is good , but no luck for playing mp3
  3. VLC - Output is not that good

I am open to use modipy or mpd , but i guess i am not able to locate the path of file.
Anyway here is the setup.

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Correction :
entity_id corrected to “media_player.mpd” in the script editor. Same Output.

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I am open to use mopidy or mpd ! Any will do.
I am just not sure of how path convention used to locate the file present on my rpi. I got the hint that it should be played by http:// { local file path } -> like exactly how google tts run its output mp3 to media player. But i am not sure about ways to mention path to the mp3 file.

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Update 1 :

entity_id: media_player.mpd
media_content_id: ‘https://www.soundhelix.com/examples/mp3/SoundHelix-Song-1.mp3’
media_content_type: audio/mp3

With above code, i am able to play mp3 online on the fly. So i think I am goofing up with the path of local file or permission on rpi3. Will have to check.