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Music Assistant 2.7: Biggest Update Yet — Visual Overhaul, Remote Streaming, and Sendspin

Music Assistant 2.7 arrives with a fresh UI, powerful streaming upgrades, and a custom protocol that targets whole-home audio. If you run Music Assistant with Home Assistant, this release gives you easier navigation, browser playback, multi-user profiles, remote access, and a tech-preview streaming stack called Sendspin.

What's new at a glance

• Major UI/UX refresh with collapsible sidebar and breadcrumbs.
• Built-in browser player for local preview and safe testing.
• User profiles, Single Sign-On via Home Assistant, and permissions per speaker.
• Remote streaming using WebRTC through Home Assistant Cloud (no subscription required for basic use).
• Sendspin — an open-source multimedia streaming & sync protocol (tech preview).
• New input and player providers: Spotify Connect integration, AirPlay 2 support, Yamaha MusicCast, Roku (Media Assistant).
• New content sources: BBC Sounds, Podcast Index, Phish.in, Nugs.net, Internet Archive, Niconico.
• DSP presets, scrobbling (LastFM, ListenBrainz, Subsonic), and experimental Google Cast Sendspin support.

UI & UX improvements

The team redesigned the interface to prioritize clarity and speed. Navigation now minimizes to a collapsible left sidebar, making it easier to focus on playback and device management.

Settings pages now include breadcrumbs so you can drill down and back out without losing context.

Why it matters

• Faster onboarding for new users.
• Quicker access to device controls and presets.
• Better organization for complex multi-room setups.

Pro tip: Collapse the left navigation for a distraction-free playback view and use breadcrumbs to jump back to specific device settings.

Built-in browser player

Music Assistant 2.7 adds a built-in player that streams directly to your browser. Use it to preview tracks before broadcasting to every speaker in your home.

• Preview songs quickly without altering group playback.
• Useful for admin checks and quality control.

User profiles, SSO, and permissions

User profiles centralize accounts, music providers, and preferences. Single Sign-On with Home Assistant simplifies authentication while keeping accounts distinct.

• Create profiles to avoid duplicate provider entries and messy playlists.
• Assign speaker access per user to prevent interruptions during calls or meetings.

Remote streaming & security

Remote access routes audio via WebRTC using Home Assistant Cloud's multimedia streaming. Basic remote streaming works without a Cloud subscription; Cloud subscribers gain enhanced routing for better stability in constrained networks.

• Peer-to-peer, end-to-end encrypted connections protect listening privacy.
• No mandatory subscription for core remote features.

Sendspin: open-source streaming & sync (tech preview)

Sendspin is Music Assistant's new multimedia protocol built for whole-home audio. It streams high-fidelity audio, album art, and visualizer metadata while adapting to device capabilities.

Try Sendspin in your browser or on Google Cast-capable speakers via the experimental option in this update.

Input & player provider expansions

The update broadens hardware and service compatibility:

• Spotify Connect support: stream from the Spotify app to your Music Assistant server and distribute to all speakers.
• AirPlay 2 players supported — check device docs for limitations.
• New player providers: Yamaha MusicCast and Roku devices running Media Assistant.

New content sources and features

• Added radio & podcast providers: BBC Sounds, Podcast Index.
• Niche music services: Phish.in, Nugs.net, Internet Archive, Niconico.
• DSP presets for quick EQ and audio routing setups.
• Scrobbling support: LastFM, ListenBrainz, Subsonic.

Quick comparison: Remote streaming options

Who should upgrade?

Upgrade if you want easier navigation, per-user organization, remote streaming, or to test Sendspin. Administrators managing families or multi-user households will benefit most from profiles and speaker permissions.

Upgrade checklist

1. Backup your Music Assistant configuration and playlists.
2. Review AirPlay 2 device docs for compatibility notes.
3. Enable experimental Sendspin features only for testing.
4. Consider Home Assistant Cloud if you need extra routing stability.

FAQ

Q: Do I need a Home Assistant Cloud subscription to use remote streaming?
A: No — basic WebRTC remote streaming works without a subscription, but Cloud subscribers get improved routing and stability.

Q: Is Sendspin production-ready?
A: Sendspin is currently a tech preview. It's open source and available for testing in browsers and on supported Cast devices.

Q: Can I use my existing Home Assistant login?
A: Yes. Music Assistant supports Single Sign-On with Home Assistant to simplify authentication and profile management.

Key insight: Music Assistant 2.7 focuses on organization, secure remote access, and an extensible streaming stack — ideal for advanced multi-room audio setups and households with multiple users.

Source: Home Assistant