Automate old tablets as WiiM screen? (Experimental)

[Wiimer]

Hi,

Today is a national holiday in my country, yet it is snowing(First of the season!), so I was at home all day experimenting.

I have one Android tablet that don't use much and am trying to figure out how to use it as a WiiM screen.

So far, it looks like this .


# This is a video that starts right after I say "play music" to the Echo dot, and the Echo glows and voice controls my tablet, and play Amazon music with AlexaCast.

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(There was a delay in lyrics only at the beginning. I'm trying to determine the cause..)


#This is a video that starts right after I tell the Echo to "stop music" and the Echo turns off the music and the tablet screen.

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# I have confirmed the operation of the WiiM remote by connecting it to the tablet via Bluetooth.

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(Only the power and volume buttons are practicable .)


[Overview of the linkage]

1. When music starts on WiiM, the tablet screen is turned on and the "Now Playing screen" of the Amazon music app (AM) is displayed (And Show lyrics).
2. When the music stops, close AM and turn off the screen.

[How does it work?]

1) When startmusic.

1. I ask to Alexa on the Echo "Play music".
2. Alexa's routine causes the Echo to play AM on the WiiM and voice control the Google Assistant (Gemini) on the tablet.
3. When the Gemini on the tablet is activated, the screen turns on and the automation opens the AM app.
4. The Macrodroid app detects the AM app startup and executes a routine to switch the AM app screen to the "Now Playing screen".

2) When stopping music.

1. I ask to Echo "Stop music".
2. Echo will voice control the Gemini after stop music.
3. Gemini turns off the screen after closing the AM app and showing the home screen.

[Devices and App]
WiiM Ultra
Amazon Echo dot (4th Gen)
Android Tablet (Xiaomi pad 6)
Android Phone
And 1 extra WiiM remote

Alexa app
Google home app
Macrodroid app (Paid ver)
Amazon music app


Remarks:.
These are not new methods, but I have tried to automate them by combining several means. In order to work properly, they require tablet setup, voice match, and the most tedious routine creation.

Disclaimer:
The Voice control is done in Japanese, so phrases may need to be modified for other languages.


These are still being tested. If you have any prime ideas or advice, please let me know.

I may post the setup procedure later.. Well, maybe I am just wasting effort to make things a little easier, but it was fun, so no problem .

 

[Wiimer]

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[alaios]

wow nice. Can you put the tablet to never sleep but turn off the monitor when music is not playing?

 

[Wiimer]

wow nice. Can you put the tablet to never sleep but turn off the monitor when music is not playing?

By monitor, do you mean a PC display?

You can always display the clock app, etc. without putting the tablet to sleep after music is stopped.

There are countless features in the Macrodroid app that can send notifications to the PC, so it is probably possible to trigger that on the PC side to turn off the monitor.

Sorry if I misunderstood your question .