DietPi - Allo.com Web GUI Image

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Download / Getting started

Download Image:

Write Image:

  • Unpack the .xz archive to obtain the .img file.
  • Use a program such as Etcher, to write the image (DietPi_…_AlloGUI.img) to SD/eMMC.
  • Ensure ethernet is connected to the device.
  • Plug in a HDMI monitor, if you need to obtain the IP address of system to access web interface.
  • Power on system.

Access Web Interface:
Web interface can be accessed via hostname (Bonjour/avahi compatible network), or the IP address (which can be obtained from HDMI output after boot):

  • Hostname access: http://dietpi.local
  • IP access: http://192.168.0.24 (replace IP to match system IP)

Login Details:

  • Username = admin@allo.com
  • Password = <global software password>
    • Default: dietpi
    • DietPi v8.1 and before: allo

Select soundcard:
Once logged into the web interface, you will need to select the soundcard to be used:

  • Scroll down and select the System Settings button
  • Under Soundcard configuration, select the required soundcard device, then click Save Changes
  • When prompted, please select the reboot button to finalize the changes

FAQ

Audio works in Roon, however, no output in other software?
This is due to a limitation with some DAC’s, only supporting 32 bit depth output. Please use the web interface to change output bit depth in the required application to 32.

I want to use WiFi connection, how do I disable HotSpot and setup connection?
NB: We highly recommend ethernet connection for a stable audio streaming experience.
To achieve a WiFi connection, you will need to access the terminal (either via SSH or locally using keyboard + monitor):

  • Login with username = root , password = dietpi
  • Sparky Only: Uninstall HotSpot using the command dietpi-software uninstall 60
  • Run dietpi-config
  • Select Network Options: Adapters > WiFi
  • If a prompt appears, requesting WiFi to be enabled, please select Ok
  • Select WiFi option again
  • Select Scan, choose your SSID and follow the onscreen prompts to enter credentials

Transfer music to the device (MPD+O!MPD):

Samba Server Details:
Samba Server is installed by default, allowing your to transfer files/music over the network for the device.

  • On a Windows system:
  • Press WIN key + R
    • Paste in the following \192.168.0.100\dietpi, before pressing OK, change the IP address to match your system.
  • Username = root
  • Password = dietpi
  • Transfer your Music into the Music directory

Update O!MPD libary:
Once the transfer is completed, we need to update the O!MPD library database.

  • Access the Allo web interface
  • Load up the MPD settings page
    • Select the O!MPD link to launch the O!MPD web interface
  • Login if required with the following details:
    • Username = admin
    • Password = admin
  • Select the settings button (top right of screen)
    ompd_settings.png
  • Scroll down the page and select Update
  • Click the following button to update the library
    ompd_update.png
  • If you experience issues with “file not found” messages during playback, please also run the the Update All option
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