Speaker Device

Device Category: speaker

The Speaker device represents an audio output system capable of producing sound and potentially supporting media playback and input functionality.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the speaker:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`speaker`	Controls speaker devices, including volume, mute state, and audio output modes.	Yes	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 speakers/soundbars when supported (hard power / standby).	No	See details
`electrical_energy`	Measures the total energy consumption over time, typically reported in kilowatt-hours (kWh).	No	See details
`electrical_power`	Reports real-time power metrics such as voltage, current, and wattage for monitoring and diagnostics.	No	See details
`media_input`	Manages the input sources of multimedia devices like TVs, projectors, or audio receivers.	No	See details
`media_playback`	Provides playback controls for multimedia devices, excluding volume control.	No	See details

Audio Output:
- Control volume, mute state, and audio modes using the speaker channel. Support for multiple speaker zones.
Media Playback:
- Play audio content with optional media_playback channel. Switch between input sources with media_input.
Power Management:
- Control speaker power state with optional switcher channel.