Now clone the python-cec library git clone Get some dependencies sudo apt-get install libcec-dev build-essential python3-dev python3-pip git The following commands should be run via ssh on the pi. HDMI cable with CEC pin (some cheaper HDMI cables don’t support CEC)įirst flash the Pi with Raspbian Lite and set up wifi and ssh.Raspberry Pi + SD card + power supply (I use a Pi Zero W). ![]() I’m adding my notes here in case it’s helpful to others! I was able to figure out how to advertise as an ARC audio device, after which my TV would send the proper CEC volume commands. One glitch I ran into is that my TV seems to not send CEC volume commands unless you pretend to be an HDMI ARC device. ![]() My soundbar is connected over optical, and I’m not eager to replace it, so I started investigating how to intercept HDMI CEC volume commands to send to my ESPHome IR blaster. One annoyance with it is that the RF remote’s volume buttons are useless unless you are using the TV speakers OR using a receiver/soundbar with HDMI ARC.
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