AV Receiver Device

Device Category: av_receiver

The AV Receiver device represents a home theater receiver/amplifier with input switching and speaker output control.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the av receiver:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`speaker`	Controls audio output (zones), including volume, mute, and sound modes.	Yes	See details
`media_input`	Manages input sources such as HDMI ports, optical, or network sources.	No	See details
`device_information`	Provides metadata about the device, including manufacturer details, model information, and operational statuses.	No	See details

These channels are optional and provide additional features:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`switcher`	Optional power control for AV receivers (hard power / standby) when supported by the integration.	No	See details
`media_playback`	Optional playback controls when the receiver includes built-in network playback (e.g., Spotify Connect, DLNA).	No	See details
`electrical_power`	Reports real-time power metrics such as voltage, current, and wattage for monitoring and diagnostics.	No	See details
`electrical_energy`	Measures the total energy consumption over time, typically reported in kilowatt-hours (kWh).	No	See details

Audio Distribution:
- Control volume and audio settings for multiple speaker zones. Select sound modes and audio profiles.
Input Management:
- Switch between HDMI, optical, and other input sources.
Power Control:
- Turn the receiver on/off with optional switcher channel.