# \#balenasound **URL:** https://forums.balena.io/tag/balenasound/166.md [Latest](https://forums.balena.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.balena.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.balena.io/tags.md) --- ## [multiroom-server fails to start on Pi 3 — port conflict with multiroom-client on fresh install](https://forums.balena.io/t/multiroom-server-fails-to-start-on-pi-3-port-conflict-with-multiroom-client-on-fresh-install/377488)
**Author:** [@HHHHHH707](https://forums.balena.io/u/HHHHHH707)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/multiroom-server-fails-to-start-on-pi-3-port-conflict-with-multiroom-client-on-fresh-install/377488 "2026-04-24T03:31:13Z")
I’m running balenaSound 3.11.0 on a fleet of Raspberry Pi units. Two of them (living room server and kitchen) work correctly. The third unit (bathroom, Pi 3B) consistently fails to start multiroom-server due to a port co… --- ## [balenaSound - No sound on a USB port](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-no-sound-on-a-usb-port/375009)
**Author:** [@Clement](https://forums.balena.io/u/Clement)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-no-sound-on-a-usb-port/375009 "2025-10-29T14:57:53Z")
Hello everyone, I installed Balena Sound on a Raspberry Pi 3a+. I connected a Bose speaker to it via USB. However, when I play music through Spotify Connect, for example, no sound comes out ! I’ve tried several things, l… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 3B+ vs. 4B for DAC Streaming](https://forums.balena.io/t/raspberry-pi-3b-vs-4b-for-dac-streaming/374529)
**Author:** [@BeezyP](https://forums.balena.io/u/BeezyP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/raspberry-pi-3b-vs-4b-for-dac-streaming/374529 "2025-07-09T20:27:50Z")
Hey, I‘m planning on building a Spotify streamer using a raspberry pi with DAC Pro HAT. I want to only use it as a receiver, letting me stream via spotify connect and eventually bluetooth but mainly spotify. I came acr… --- ## [No sound output on Raspberry Pi 4 with balena-sound](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-sound-output-on-raspberry-pi-4-with-balena-sound/374020)
**Author:** [@wout](https://forums.balena.io/u/wout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-sound-output-on-raspberry-pi-4-with-balena-sound/374020 "2025-04-12T16:12:47Z")
I installed a new Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) with balenaOS (64-bit) and balena-sound. Unfortunately, there’s no sound output to the headphone jack when streaming through Spotify or via Bluetooth. Running the following command … --- ## [How can I route audio from Balena Sound through a digital crossover? (Camilla DSP, Hifi-berry Dac+ DSP)](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-can-i-route-audio-from-balena-sound-through-a-digital-crossover-camilla-dsp-hifi-berry-dac-dsp/371223)
**Author:** [@skohan](https://forums.balena.io/u/skohan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/how-can-i-route-audio-from-balena-sound-through-a-digital-crossover-camilla-dsp-hifi-berry-dac-dsp/371223 "2024-08-26T13:12:30Z")
Hi all, I’m building a 2-way speaker based on Balena Sound, and I want to try implementing the crossover in software. My stack looks like this so far: rp1 4 running Balena Sound Hifiberry Amp2 using the Hifiberry Dac… --- ## [Balena policy on community assistance with experimental projects](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-policy-on-community-assistance-with-experimental-projects/370262)
**Author:** [@veymax](https://forums.balena.io/u/veymax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-policy-on-community-assistance-with-experimental-projects/370262 "2024-06-10T10:41:51Z")
Hello Balena Support! (And community members) I’ve been an ardent fan of Balena-Sound since it’s inception. The last year or so, it looks like the project has been missing out on some love. Starting yesterday, the docs … --- ## [Run a script to setup a HAT on my Raspbery Pi 4 host](https://forums.balena.io/t/run-a-script-to-setup-a-hat-on-my-raspbery-pi-4-host/369813)
**Author:** [@knipjo](https://forums.balena.io/u/knipjo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/run-a-script-to-setup-a-hat-on-my-raspbery-pi-4-host/369813 "2024-05-03T10:59:46Z")
Hi, I need help to run the setup script for Witty Pi3 Rev2 a Realtime Clock and Power Management HAT for Raspberry Pi. Let me start by saying that I’ve been trying to search the right info for hours but I’m new to this… --- ## [HomePod Mini & Teufel out of sync](https://forums.balena.io/t/homepod-mini-teufel-out-of-sync/366567)
**Author:** [@Theodorus](https://forums.balena.io/u/Theodorus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/homepod-mini-teufel-out-of-sync/366567 "2024-03-17T02:04:34Z")
Hey all, My goal was to create a sort of surround output (mostly for music) at the same time (in the same room). So I could still use both speakers and have more and fuller sound in the room. The good news is that afte… --- ## [HDMI to VGA adapter with 3.5mm audio](https://forums.balena.io/t/hdmi-to-vga-adapter-with-3-5mm-audio/370078)
**Author:** [@casehighway](https://forums.balena.io/u/casehighway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/hdmi-to-vga-adapter-with-3-5mm-audio/370078 "2024-03-08T10:09:36Z")
Hi, So I’m trying to use a HDMI splitter to output audio to my soundbar’s 3.5mm port. Does anyone know if this would work? I got the idea from: https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=298119 who recommends a … --- ## [Airplay and Bluetooth Containers not deployed on Boot. Need an Assist, please.](https://forums.balena.io/t/airplay-and-bluetooth-containers-not-deployed-on-boot-need-an-assist-please/369717)
**Author:** [@m8o](https://forums.balena.io/u/m8o)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/airplay-and-bluetooth-containers-not-deployed-on-boot-need-an-assist-please/369717 "2024-01-20T22:26:39Z")
Hi all. I’m hoping for an assist from anyone in the know… I deployed two balenaSound instances (using ‘One Click’) on 2Gig Raspberry Pi 4 SBCs. One configured to output audio thru a Allo Boss v1.2, the other outputtin… --- ## [New Balena Sound Deployment RPI4B - No Audio from 3.5mm - SOLVED](https://forums.balena.io/t/new-balena-sound-deployment-rpi4b-no-audio-from-3-5mm-solved/368476)
**Author:** [@Flexbomb](https://forums.balena.io/u/Flexbomb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/new-balena-sound-deployment-rpi4b-no-audio-from-3-5mm-solved/368476 "2023-08-02T21:11:53Z")
I just deployed a new Raspberry Pi 4, and can’t seem to get audio coming out from AirPlay. It connects fine, but nothing comes out of the 3.5mm Jack. After reading some threads, I deleted the “Define DT overlays” confi… --- ## [Enable digital audio on asus Xonar U3](https://forums.balena.io/t/enable-digital-audio-on-asus-xonar-u3/352768)
**Author:** [@c\_guy123](https://forums.balena.io/u/c_guy123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/enable-digital-audio-on-asus-xonar-u3/352768 "2023-05-31T02:02:32Z")
I’m running Balena Sounds on a raspberry pi 3b+ works great with the usb audio in analog mode. The Asus xonar u3 has the ability to output sound via spdif digital as well, and I’d like to enable that but have no real clu… --- ## [Balena Sound BT not reconnecting/multi room not working](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-bt-not-reconnecting-multi-room-not-working/366951)
**Author:** [@friedricebryce](https://forums.balena.io/u/friedricebryce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-bt-not-reconnecting-multi-room-not-working/366951 "2023-02-26T00:21:48Z")
I’m trying to setup balena sound as a complete noob. I was able to flash the os to a disk drive, then was able to see the device and dashboard. From the start, airplay, spotify and multi room audio didn’t work, but Bluet… --- ## [Balena Sound Bluetooth](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-bluetooth/366477)
**Author:** [@markos2000](https://forums.balena.io/u/markos2000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-bluetooth/366477 "2023-01-22T21:19:07Z")
Hi, is it possible to output the audio that’s coming from an Airplay connection to a Bluetooth speaker instead of wired speaker? if yes, is there a guide I cand follow to achieve this? Thanks! --- ## [Reboot BalenaSound with cron](https://forums.balena.io/t/reboot-balenasound-with-cron/297717)
**Author:** [@jolu1705](https://forums.balena.io/u/jolu1705)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/reboot-balenasound-with-cron/297717 "2023-01-09T15:48:11Z")
Hi, I am searching for a way to reboot my BalenaSound Device once a day via cron automatically. The device dissapears from the airplay device list from time to time and a reboot brings it back. Therefore I want to reb… --- ## [Balena Sound Raspberry Pi 4 with only 1GB Ram enough?](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-raspberry-pi-4-with-only-1gb-ram-enough/366055)
**Author:** [@nebukadnezar](https://forums.balena.io/u/nebukadnezar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-raspberry-pi-4-with-only-1gb-ram-enough/366055 "2022-12-15T15:41:31Z")
Hi there, I have a running multi-room balena sound instance running on a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8Gb of Ram. I’m using it as the master device and some old andriod phones with snapcast for the other rooms. I see it uses arou… --- ## [No more track Spotify Connect](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-more-track-spotify-connect/362385)
**Author:** [@ArthurTRT](https://forums.balena.io/u/ArthurTRT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-more-track-spotify-connect/362385 "2022-09-14T12:30:41Z")
Hello, I installed yesterday balenaSound if a Rpi3B with a pi hat I-SABRE AMP DAC ES9023. I am waiting for the bluetooth dongle to improve the stability of the connection, but for the moment I have some problems with Sp… --- ## [Pulse Audio in belena sound stop audio - usb dac](https://forums.balena.io/t/pulse-audio-in-belena-sound-stop-audio-usb-dac/360053)
**Author:** [@TimCorrin](https://forums.balena.io/u/TimCorrin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/pulse-audio-in-belena-sound-stop-audio-usb-dac/360053 "2022-08-23T12:34:15Z")
Hi I am using balena sound with a NanoSound USB DAC and I am getting the following error after some playback. Normally it happens in between tracks. I am using airplay to stream the audio from an ipad. 2022-07-27T09:11… --- ## [RP4 // Stutter Audiop](https://forums.balena.io/t/rp4-stutter-audiop/359194)
**Author:** [@gluckmyn](https://forums.balena.io/u/gluckmyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/rp4-stutter-audiop/359194 "2022-06-24T18:10:03Z")
HOST OS VERSION \[balenaOS 2.98.33\] SUPERVISOR VERSION 14.0.7 Basically every song I am starting to get this error and the audio will cut off for a short time then resume. spotify ALSA lib pcm.c:8424:(snd\_pcm\_recover)… --- ## [Balena sound - No audio playing from 3.5mm jack; RPI4](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-no-audio-playing-from-3-5mm-jack-rpi4/357715)
**Author:** [@Calcidius](https://forums.balena.io/u/Calcidius)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-no-audio-playing-from-3-5mm-jack-rpi4/357715 "2022-06-24T13:30:04Z")
I have a similar issue to many posts on this topic, but I have not found any solutions that work for me. I am 100% confident that the speakers are not the issue, I unplugged them from my daily use PC straight into the P… --- ## [Balena sound - SOUND\_MODE MULTI\_ROOM\_CLIENT not working](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-sound-mode-multi-room-client-not-working/354797)
**Author:** [@tonyPizza](https://forums.balena.io/u/tonyPizza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-sound-mode-multi-room-client-not-working/354797 "2022-06-24T11:17:10Z")
Hello all! I’ve set the device variable : SOUND\_MODE=MULTI\_ROOM\_CLIENT on a raspberri pi where I do not need to have the server but I still see the device in bluethoot and spotify connect on my network ? Is there anot… --- ## [Belana sound not outputting audio](https://forums.balena.io/t/belana-sound-not-outputting-audio/352073)
**Author:** [@kev](https://forums.balena.io/u/kev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/belana-sound-not-outputting-audio/352073 "2022-06-13T07:10:28Z")
Hi, I was following the tutorial on the website below, in order to use my raspberry pi zero w as a bluetooth receiver for my hifi. Whilst I am able to see the device as an option for bluetooth and airplay, there is no au… --- ## [Balena-sound Update loop](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-update-loop/357263)
**Author:** [@MCSheep](https://forums.balena.io/u/MCSheep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-update-loop/357263 "2022-05-16T09:19:30Z")
Hi, My Raspberry Pi 4B 4GB model has been in an update loop when installing balena-sound services. Please help me this problem has been in 2021 and this year, many have been facing this. Please kindly take action on this… --- ## [Audio Service Not Starting on Pi Zero 2 W](https://forums.balena.io/t/audio-service-not-starting-on-pi-zero-2-w/351158)
**Author:** [@samaero](https://forums.balena.io/u/samaero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/audio-service-not-starting-on-pi-zero-2-w/351158 "2022-05-12T10:12:09Z")
Hi there, I’m trying to install Balenasound to control a bunch of snapcast receivers. The multiroom master device is a Pi Zero 2 W using a USB DAC (I know this is a brand new device so fully aware that I’m beta testing … --- ## [Bluetooth Volume is uneffected by changing the variable](https://forums.balena.io/t/bluetooth-volume-is-uneffected-by-changing-the-variable/250676)
**Author:** [@SteveLambert](https://forums.balena.io/u/SteveLambert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/bluetooth-volume-is-uneffected-by-changing-the-variable/250676 "2022-05-05T16:51:02Z")
I wanted to lower the bluetooth volume, searched and found this: I tried the same thing suggested in the thread, but the sound level is unaffected. I even set SYSTEM\_OUTPUT\_VOLUME to 0 just to be sure. Also CONNECTIO… --- ## [balena sound - airplay no working](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-airplay-no-working/356818)
**Author:** [@Jerryd](https://forums.balena.io/u/Jerryd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-sound-airplay-no-working/356818 "2022-04-29T09:20:08Z")
Hi, i have strange problem, on my raspberrypi4 with iquadio dac i can!t connect to airplay servcies when BT is working. I get that logs: airplay Starting AirPlay plugin… airplay Device name: balenaSound AirPlay 60bc … --- ## [BalenaSound with hifiberryAmp100](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-with-hifiberryamp100/230695)
**Author:** [@NathanH](https://forums.balena.io/u/NathanH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-with-hifiberryamp100/230695 "2022-03-07T02:58:20Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if it will be possible to use balena sound with the new hifiberry amp100 board. Thank you in advance for your response. Nathan --- ## [BalenaSound - issues playing audio after initial setup](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-issues-playing-audio-after-initial-setup/351190)
**Author:** [@smokeyjoe](https://forums.balena.io/u/smokeyjoe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balenasound-issues-playing-audio-after-initial-setup/351190 "2022-02-04T22:43:22Z")
Hi there I’ve just attempted to set up a BalenaSound project using a single Raspberry Pi 4B, with the intention of expanding to a multiroom audio setup. I’ve followed the setup guide and flashed the RP, which shows up i… --- ## [No sound on RPi 3B+ (yet another one)](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-sound-on-rpi-3b-yet-another-one/351139)
**Author:** [@pierre](https://forums.balena.io/u/pierre)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/no-sound-on-rpi-3b-yet-another-one/351139 "2022-02-04T22:26:55Z")
I flashed BalenaOS onto my Raspberry Pi 3B+ with balena-sound using the deploy button from this link. My first try was with the 64bit version. The installation went well, but unfortunately I got no sound from the Jack (… --- ## [Bluetooth: UnknownObject: Method "Set" with signature "ssu" on interface](https://forums.balena.io/t/bluetooth-unknownobject-method-set-with-signature-ssu-on-interface/350528)
**Author:** [@Xi17stark](https://forums.balena.io/u/Xi17stark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/bluetooth-unknownobject-method-set-with-signature-ssu-on-interface/350528 "2022-01-01T13:17:58Z")
13.12.21 22:28:47 (+0000) bluetooth Traceback (most recent call last): 13.12.21 22:28:47 (+0000) bluetooth File “/usr/src/bluetooth-agent”, line 144, in 13.12.21 22:28:47 (+0000) bluetooth dbus\_set\_propert… [Next page](https://forums.balena.io/tag/balenasound/166.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=balenasound)