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Build a Raspberry Pi Media Player

Power up your TV and music system with Raspberry Pi: build the ultimate media centre, smart music system, and create a home server.

Inside Build a Raspberry Pi Media Player

  • Create the ultimate media centre. Gather your parts and build your Raspberry Pi media player

  • Install media player software. How to use RetroPie software for playing games, and add Kodi for media and streaming

  • Build the ultimate home server. Sharing and storing files on your Raspberry Pi enables you to access them from anywhere in the home

  • Create an amazing music system. Create a digital jukebox using open-source software

  • Set up multi-room audio. Fill your home with sound using a multi-room setup.

  • Product tests. The best media player equipment tested

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