# Suggest a feature **URL:** https://community.volumio.com/c/volumio-development/suggest-a-feature/27.md [Latest](https://community.volumio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.volumio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.volumio.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Suggest a feature category](https://community.volumio.com/t/about-the-suggest-a-feature-category/33)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.volumio.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/about-the-suggest-a-feature-category/33 "2026-03-15T14:17:28Z")
What you want to find in next Volumio release? --- ## [Volumio UX Research Project](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-ux-research-project/3943)
**Author:** [@alfatreze](https://community.volumio.com/u/alfatreze)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-ux-research-project/3943 "2025-04-13T17:29:22Z")
Hi all, I am starting a UX research project for volumio and would like your cooperation. The intention of this project is too evaluate the behaviour, needs and goals of the community and analyse this data, coupled with… --- ## [Suggest a Feature Collection](https://community.volumio.com/t/suggest-a-feature-collection/1356)
**Author:** [@Ufuoma](https://community.volumio.com/u/Ufuoma)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/suggest-a-feature-collection/1356 "2026-05-06T17:09:51Z")
So many suggested Features … I tried to list them for a better overview: lyric feature (http://volumio.org/forum/webui-improvements-t343.html) Support for: (http://volumio.org/forum/lets-the-next-level-t464.html), (ht… --- ## [VU meter for 1602](https://community.volumio.com/t/vu-meter-for-1602/72066)
**Author:** [@VictorDUA](https://community.volumio.com/u/VictorDUA)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/vu-meter-for-1602/72066 "2026-10-13T05:08:06Z")
Maybe there is a way to display stereo (vu) levels on LCD1602, like in the picture? Thanx. --- ## [Album browser cover sizing](https://community.volumio.com/t/album-browser-cover-sizing/62404)
**Author:** [@bachankas](https://community.volumio.com/u/bachankas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/album-browser-cover-sizing/62404 "2026-10-06T17:59:32Z")
Hello, I would like to request an additional feature to allow user set the size of the album art in the browser. The default one seems to be too large for me when browsing using PC. Similar situation for Android app - … --- ## [Sorting Artists Beginning with "The"](https://community.volumio.com/t/sorting-artists-beginning-with-the/67594)
**Author:** [@KHatfull](https://community.volumio.com/u/KHatfull)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/sorting-artists-beginning-with-the/67594 "2026-09-17T03:49:24Z")
One thing I miss in Volumio as opposed to Plexamp is the sorting of artists that begin with “The”. Plexamp sorts them by the next string in the artist name after “The”. I find this a more logical way to do it. I know … --- ## [Vertical alphabet on right side of browser screen](https://community.volumio.com/t/vertical-alphabet-on-right-side-of-browser-screen/7730)
**Author:** [@Awazleon](https://community.volumio.com/u/Awazleon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/vertical-alphabet-on-right-side-of-browser-screen/7730 "2026-09-07T03:14:30Z")
Hello, I’m going to try to explain as best as possible. When you’re browsing the list of albums or artists, it would be fine to have on the right side of the screen a vertical alphabet, as you have when browsing your c… --- ## [Volumio compatibility with VKontakte music db](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-compatibility-with-vkontakte-music-db/3284)
**Author:** [@Raspi\_addicted](https://community.volumio.com/u/Raspi_addicted)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-compatibility-with-vkontakte-music-db/3284 "2026-07-09T03:25:44Z")
Hi all, at first I want to congratulate with Volumio’s staff for it’s great work! Then, as many users know, VKontakte is a russian social network that has a particular thing: it contains a big musical database. So I th… --- ## [Use the Opus codec instead of AAC for out of home network streaming](https://community.volumio.com/t/use-the-opus-codec-instead-of-aac-for-out-of-home-network-streaming/76809)
**Author:** [@happyshow](https://community.volumio.com/u/happyshow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/use-the-opus-codec-instead-of-aac-for-out-of-home-network-streaming/76809 "2026-06-18T18:16:34Z")
I would love to see the Opus codec being used instead of AAC when streaming out my home network when using play.volumio.org. It is a newer codec that is built for streaming and is supported by all major browsers. --- ## [\[Feature Request\] Make "Back" button go to previous track even when Shuffle is on](https://community.volumio.com/t/feature-request-make-back-button-go-to-previous-track-even-when-shuffle-is-on/76737)
**Author:** [@a.poprigin.t](https://community.volumio.com/u/a.poprigin.t)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/feature-request-make-back-button-go-to-previous-track-even-when-shuffle-is-on/76737 "2026-06-16T09:09:57Z")
Dear Volumio Developers, I have a feature suggestion that I believe would greatly improve the playback experience. Currently, when Shuffle mode is active, the “Back” button does not return to the previous track. Instea… --- ## [RadioParadise Volumio Plugin](https://community.volumio.com/t/radioparadise-volumio-plugin/8094)
**Author:** [@danielfelix](https://community.volumio.com/u/danielfelix)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/radioparadise-volumio-plugin/8094 "2026-06-12T09:37:28Z")
I’m obsessive with this topic. RadioParadise is the station that sounds continuously in my house, is very good and broadcasts in 320Kb. http://stream-dc1.radioparadise.com/aac-320 Now it started doing it in flac but i… --- ## [Request: Make native shuffle truly random (the plugin is not a fix for those of us with audiobooks on the same drive)](https://community.volumio.com/t/request-make-native-shuffle-truly-random-the-plugin-is-not-a-fix-for-those-of-us-with-audiobooks-on-the-same-drive/76754)
**Author:** [@a.poprigin.t](https://community.volumio.com/u/a.poprigin.t)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/request-make-native-shuffle-truly-random-the-plugin-is-not-a-fix-for-those-of-us-with-audiobooks-on-the-same-drive/76754 "2026-06-11T09:26:19Z")
Dear Volumio Developers, I am writing to you with a major frustration regarding the shuffle/random playback mode . I have a huge music library (over 500 GB), and I rely on auto-start with song memory. Frankly, your play… --- ## [Adaptive Buffering feature request](https://community.volumio.com/t/adaptive-buffering-feature-request/76716)
**Author:** [@Sasha](https://community.volumio.com/u/Sasha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/adaptive-buffering-feature-request/76716 "2026-06-07T19:49:34Z")
I have set the buffer size to the maximum (to avoid playback errors I frequently encounter on Windows). However, I would love it if you could restore a feature that AI models still mention: the ability to start playback … --- ## [Sirius XM Plugin](https://community.volumio.com/t/sirius-xm-plugin/10791)
**Author:** [@ensignag98](https://community.volumio.com/u/ensignag98)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/sirius-xm-plugin/10791 "2026-06-03T22:11:44Z")
Does anyone know if there is a way to stream Sirius XM through Volumio? --- ## [Upsampling fixed to "power of 2" Sampling Frequency](https://community.volumio.com/t/upsampling-fixed-to-power-of-2-sampling-frequency/76563)
**Author:** [@Kingpin](https://community.volumio.com/u/Kingpin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/upsampling-fixed-to-power-of-2-sampling-frequency/76563 "2026-05-25T07:17:41Z")
There is an option in my Rivo+ to upsample the bitrate and sample frequency to a ‘fixed’ output. To prevent rounding errors and phase distortion associated with fractional conversions it’s better to do it natively in “p… --- ## [RIVO and RIVO Plus USB 3.0](https://community.volumio.com/t/rivo-and-rivo-plus-usb-3-0/76485)
**Author:** [@Shriekback](https://community.volumio.com/u/Shriekback)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/rivo-and-rivo-plus-usb-3-0/76485 "2026-05-11T18:49:27Z")
The one thing that is holding me back from purchasing a RIVO PLUS is the sad absence of a USB 3.0 to which I might connect my very large volume hard drive. I prefer a direct connection and updating my large library of mu… --- ## [Fully buffered file playback](https://community.volumio.com/t/fully-buffered-file-playback/6749)
**Author:** [@errcl65](https://community.volumio.com/u/errcl65)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/fully-buffered-file-playback/6749 "2026-05-07T18:17:52Z")
I have been comparing the sonic qualities of a RPI3/Piano 2.1 of FLAC files played off a NAS via 100Mpbs and those local on a 128G USB Key. There is a clear difference . A lot more haze and fatigue in the NAS source v… --- ## [New filter/sorting options to highlight newly added albums](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-filter-sorting-options-to-highlight-newly-added-albums/50609)
**Author:** [@Hatzl](https://community.volumio.com/u/Hatzl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-filter-sorting-options-to-highlight-newly-added-albums/50609 "2022-11-25T14:57:41Z")
Hi all! It would be good to have more filter and sorting options, alongside to the existing ones (Favorites, Genres, Last 100)! I would be very keen to have “Year” using the year tag of the records, and probably someth… --- ## [%added% - to the libary](https://community.volumio.com/t/added-to-the-libary/60830)
**Author:** [@Mika1](https://community.volumio.com/u/Mika1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/added-to-the-libary/60830 "2026-05-06T18:01:37Z")
Hi, i like Volumio on my Raspberry , on feature i miss Is it possible to select a selection item in the Favorites/Playlist/Music Library view that says Recently added. Recently added to the library regards --- ## [New Libarary view "Recently added"](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-libarary-view-recently-added/4464)
**Author:** [@jochen](https://community.volumio.com/u/jochen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-libarary-view-recently-added/4464 "2026-05-06T18:00:44Z")
Hi, in order to identify new music that has been added to the library more easily, it would be cool to have a view in the library root such as “Recently added” that shows the library items in a descending order of the d… --- ## [Powerup led Rivo+](https://community.volumio.com/t/powerup-led-rivo/76244)
**Author:** [@Kingpin](https://community.volumio.com/u/Kingpin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/powerup-led-rivo/76244 "2026-04-15T07:33:47Z")
The powerup sequence of the Rivo+ is : Power off : Red Standby : Orange Loading : Green Ready : Blue Is there a way to switch the Loading and Ready led ? So Loading will be Blue and Ready will be Green. It’s odd t… --- ## [Kill Bluetooth option for RIVO+](https://community.volumio.com/t/kill-bluetooth-option-for-rivo/76142)
**Author:** [@Frans](https://community.volumio.com/u/Frans)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/kill-bluetooth-option-for-rivo/76142 "2026-04-09T11:43:33Z")
I am very disappointed to find out that there is not an option to switch off the bluetooth in the settings. This means I have to open the case and find out it I can at least disconnect the antenna, as I want it definite… --- ## [New albums for local library](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-albums-for-local-library/66218)
**Author:** [@henri.falco0985](https://community.volumio.com/u/henri.falco0985)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/new-albums-for-local-library/66218 "2026-03-21T11:22:16Z")
Hi, it will be nice to have a New category on the local albums that will be New albums where to find the New albums added since the last 3 months for example. It IS very useful for me or users that often buy New music. --- ## [Displaying Album Artwork on Radio Stations](https://community.volumio.com/t/displaying-album-artwork-on-radio-stations/75415)
**Author:** [@Slesvig](https://community.volumio.com/u/Slesvig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/displaying-album-artwork-on-radio-stations/75415 "2026-01-26T11:55:06Z")
I would like the album art from radio stations that broadcast it to also be displayed in Volumio 4. The station logo is already shown in Volumio 4, and the album art is also displayed in the music library. Perhaps it wou… --- ## [Network drives section should have Mount button](https://community.volumio.com/t/network-drives-section-should-have-mount-button/75956)
**Author:** [@diwaker\_verma](https://community.volumio.com/u/diwaker_verma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/network-drives-section-should-have-mount-button/75956 "2026-03-20T06:04:24Z")
when you start the volumio first (using RPI4) and NAS drive later. NAS is not mounted and playback error comes. you need to reboot the volumio to mount it. there should be a mount button given on network drives section s… --- ## [Display music file's absolute path after the song, artist and album](https://community.volumio.com/t/display-music-files-absolute-path-after-the-song-artist-and-album/75955)
**Author:** [@diwaker\_verma](https://community.volumio.com/u/diwaker_verma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/display-music-files-absolute-path-after-the-song-artist-and-album/75955 "2026-03-20T06:02:45Z")
Display music file’s absoulute path after the song, artist and album. Also if possible on the playlists each song also. When there are same songs from multiple locations (from NAS music server), you are not able to find… --- ## [Display music files's bitrate along with sample rate and bit depth](https://community.volumio.com/t/display-music-filess-bitrate-along-with-sample-rate-and-bit-depth/75954)
**Author:** [@diwaker\_verma](https://community.volumio.com/u/diwaker_verma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/display-music-filess-bitrate-along-with-sample-rate-and-bit-depth/75954 "2026-03-20T05:45:17Z")
Display currently running music files’s bitrate along with sample rate and bit depth, this helps when comparing 2 mp3 files audio quality. --- ## [Smaba share for Playlist](https://community.volumio.com/t/smaba-share-for-playlist/75858)
**Author:** [@SonicMayhem](https://community.volumio.com/u/SonicMayhem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/smaba-share-for-playlist/75858 "2026-03-12T15:35:27Z")
I would like to see a separate samba share for playlists. That way you can save your playlist to your computer or upload one from it. Lots of time may be spent making a list so I think it would be a great addition. \[pla… --- ## [\[UI\] Make select attribute searchable \[UI\]](https://community.volumio.com/t/ui-make-select-attribute-searchable-ui/75814)
**Author:** [@squadgazzz](https://community.volumio.com/u/squadgazzz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/ui-make-select-attribute-searchable-ui/75814 "2026-03-09T11:36:49Z")
Hi everyone, I opened a small PR into the Volumio UI GitHub repo to make the select attribute searchable, so plugins can start using this feature with selects that contain long lists. But I am not sure this repo is main… --- ## [Add some actions on playing screen](https://community.volumio.com/t/add-some-actions-on-playing-screen/62982)
**Author:** [@gvida](https://community.volumio.com/u/gvida)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/add-some-actions-on-playing-screen/62982 "2023-09-30T21:02:01Z")
HI On the “on playing screen”, I that possible to add the following things ? % of volume level close to the + button, A button to switch on/off the loudness . I know we can go to the sub screen for that, but this is n… [Next page](https://community.volumio.com/c/volumio-development/suggest-a-feature/27.md?page=1)