Media Device

Device Category: media

The Media device represents a multimedia system capable of playing, recording, or managing audio and video content.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the media:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`media_playback`	Provides playback controls for multimedia devices, excluding volume control.	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 media devices (hard power / standby) when supported by the integration.	No	See details
`media_input`	Manages the input sources of multimedia devices like TVs, projectors, or audio receivers.	No	See details
`microphone`	Represents audio input devices, reporting activity or capturing sound.	No	See details
`speaker`	Controls speaker devices, including volume, mute state, and audio output modes.	No	See details

Playback Control:
- Control media playback with play, pause, skip, and seek functions. View current track information and progress.
Input Selection:
- Switch between different media sources using the media_input channel.
Audio Control:
- Adjust volume and mute state using the speaker channel.