Public Beta Test: Audio Without Compromise - Refining the Future of Volumio on Bookworm

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Dear Volumionauts,

We are now entering the Public Beta Testing Phase of the next-generation Volumio - a major evolution built on Debian Bookworm.

This is not a simple OS upgrade. It reflects months of dedicated development: custom build systems, package refinement, and hardware enablement across all supported platforms.

Volumio Bookworm is designed for one purpose:

Bit-perfect playback, across modern and legacy hardware, without compromise.

Key Highlights:

  • Complete audio path control - no detours, no conversions
  • Bluetooth A2DP-only using BlueZ-ALSA - no HFP, no PulseAudio
  • High-precision metadata transport across all interfaces
  • Support for USB, I2S, and PCIe audio - whether local or networked
  • Audiophile tuning for Bookworm-based builds, with minimal non-audio subsystems

Current Beta Targets:

  • All Raspberry Pi models, including Raspberry Pi 5
  • x86/AMD64 platforms (Intel NUCs, generic PCs)

Additional boards will follow during staged rollouts.

What to Test

System Hardware Support:

  • I2C: DACs, displays, GPIO expanders
  • SPI: OLEDs, rotary encoders
  • GPIO: Buttons, IR, HATs, UART
  • USB: Audio devices, CD drives, HID input
  • Display: HDMI, DSI, MIPI, SPI (sleep/wake functionality)
  • Boot: USB SSDs, NVMe, SD cards

Core Audio & Ecosystem:

  • MPD Playback (FLAC, AAC, DSD via ALSA)
  • CD Audio & Ripping (no GUI bloat)
  • AirPlay
  • Bluetooth Audio - Strict A2DP
  • Multiroom Sync
  • “Play Here” feature
  • NAS Mounts via SMB/CIFS
  • Casting to SONOS / Chromecast

Once stable, this Beta will replace the legacy system. Be sure to disable Test Mode when done.

Thank you for helping us validate this release and shape the future of Volumio for a new generation of hardware and listeners.

Release Channel Selector

Allowing you to easily choose which update stream your device follows:

  • Stable – Default, production-grade releases
  • Test – Pre-release builds with staging fixes (select for Beta OTA)
  • Alpha – Experimental builds for early testing

You can find the selector at:
http://<volumio_ip>/dev

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Nothing extra is needed – just visit /dev and select your preferred update channel.

WiFi diagnostics script

To help identify and support your WiFi hardware in Volumio, please follow these steps:

  1. Download the script archive:

    • Download the attached wifi-info.zip file and extract it on your Volumio device.
    • It contains a script called wifi-info.sh.

  2. Run the script with root permissions:

    sudo bash wifi-info.sh

  3. View the output:
    The script writes detailed information to:

    /tmp/wifi-info.log

  4. What to attach or paste:
    Please upload or paste the full contents of:

    /tmp/wifi-info.log

    This will help us identify:

    • Your WiFi interface type (USB, PCI, SDIO)
    • Vendor and device ID (VID:PID)
    • Active kernel module (e.g. brcmfmac, rtl8821ce)
    • Whether the driver is already supported or needs an out-of-tree module
    • Supported bands, PHY capabilities, and firmware details

Reporting a Bug

How to Report Bugs

We need clear, complete, and specific information to help you. We do not have a crystal ball.

When reporting bugs, always include:

  • Your device model, storage type (SD, SSD, etc.), and Volumio version
  • A log link from your device (see: How to send a log link for a bug report? )
  • A clear explanation of the issue: what happened, what you expected, and how to reproduce it

If your report involves hardware, include:

  • Full identification of the device:

    • Datasheet, product page, or supplier/manufacturer link
    • Photos of the hardware (top and bottom), clearly showing PCB silkscreen markings, version numbers, and labels
    • Output of lsusb, lspci, or relevant dmesg logs

  • What is connected to what, and how (USB hub, GPIO pins, power source, etc.)

Requesting Support for New Hardware

If you’re requesting support for new hardware (e.g. Wi-Fi dongles, DACs, displays), please use the official format:

HARDWARE SUPPORT REQUEST

We require:

  • A link to the GitHub repository (if drivers or code are needed)
  • Output of lsusb or other identifier commands
  • A datasheet or product page
  • A clear use case (what it is, what it’s for, and why it’s needed in Volumio)

Simply stating the chipset name (e.g. “MTK7921AU”) is not sufficient. Without complete details, your request will be skipped.

Problems with Plugins

To keep the Bookworm Public Beta organized, please report all plugin-related issues, feedback, or migration status updates in this post:

Public Beta Test: Audio Without Compromise - Plugin Compatibility for Volumio on Bookworm

This helps us separate plugin concerns from core system functions and ensures your input reaches the right maintainers.

Kind Regards,
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