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October 11, 2021
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Deezer Connect as debian package for Raspberry Pi streamers.

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  • October 11, 2021
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Hello,

 

While developing "Deezer Connect" feature:

Can you also consider preparing *.deb package for RaspberryPi operating systems that are based on Debian?

Raspberry Pi is a very popular, great value for the money streamer and it would be great to have Deezer Connect available for that platform which is based on Debian OS.

It would be great to have e.g. in DietPi OS a package that could be installed with dietpi-software application like Spotify Connect https://dietpi.com/docs/software/media/#raspotify

TIDAL Connect is also available on Raspberry Pi ( https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=297771 ) so Deezer is the only one which is missing…

Thanks in advance and looking forward for this great feature ;-)

Cheers,
Przemek

    23 replies

    roderickvd
    Hitmaker
    Hitmaker
    February 17, 2023

    Unfortunately not. 

    Guitar Hero
    February 17, 2023

    I've managed to use the new Audio Cast function of BubbleUPNP to cast Deezer to Moode. Any decent renderer will work. The sound is awesome of course, but it is not as simple as, say, using Volumio with Qobuz or Tidal. 

    Roadie
    June 29, 2023

    Upvoted. I'm looking for an alternative for having my phone hooked up to my amplifier and I was under the impression this was already possible by using a Raspberry Pi. Please Deezer..!

    Rising Star
    July 8, 2023

    Here's a move by @aunetx  that I think the community should support:

    https://fr.deezercommunity.com/application-ordinateur-et-site-web-58/mettre-en-ligne-l-application-deezer-sur-flathub-pour-linux-40620


    @aunetx  has developed the Deezer application for Linux, for the moment for x86, indicating that an ARM version would be possible with some additional effort. The solution has been delivered by @aunetx to Deezer and requires acceptance/officialization.

    roderickvd
    Hitmaker
    Hitmaker
    January 19, 2025

    Hello everybody,

    I’ve created pleezer: an open-source, headless streaming player built around the Deezer Connect protocol. It acts as a remote playback device that can be controlled from the Deezer mobile app. Note that Deezer Connect only works from mobile devices - you cannot control pleezer from desktop apps or the web player.

    Important: A paid Deezer subscription is required to use pleezer. The player will not appear as an available device in the Deezer app if you're using a Deezer Free account.

    Installation

    pleezer can be installed in several ways:

    1. Pre-packaged, for example with moOde audio player.
    2. Building from Rust crates or source.

    Important Information

    pleezer is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Deezer. It is developed to provide a streaming player that is fully compatible with the Deezer Connect protocol.

    pleezer does not and will not support saving or extracting music files for offline use. This project is committed to respecting artists' rights and strongly opposes piracy. Users must not use pleezer to infringe on intellectual property rights.

    To comply with Deezer’s Terms of Service, no decryption keys are included in the code.

    Happy listening,

    Roderick

    Leonídia.Deezer
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    January 24, 2025

    Hi ​@roderickvd! Thanks for sharing this idea, Roderick!

    It’s really great to see such an innovative project.

    I’ve passed all the information along to our developers for review.

    I appreciate your efforts and commitment to respecting artists' rights!

    Roadie
    February 1, 2025

    Hi ​@roderickvd! Thanks for sharing this idea, Roderick!

    It’s really great to see such an innovative project.

    I’ve passed all the information along to our developers for review.

    I appreciate your efforts and commitment to respecting artists' rights!

    I subscribed to Deezer because of Roderick’s initiative , as Spotify was the only alternative until now. I think Deezer should consider sponsoring or supporting that work.

    Roadie
    April 6, 2025

    Hey ​@roderickvd,

     

    Package looks great, I have it running and installed on a couple of my moOde players (installed on Raspberry Pi devices with DAC hardware).

     

    I’ve signed up for Deezer Premium, but currently on the “1-month free trial”.

     

    I can’t see either of my moOde devices available on my Deezer app via the Connect function. Could this be because I’m in the free-trial period?

     

    Both my RasPi devices have been in service for 1+ year as headless Spotify/Airplay streamers and work fine with those services, so I’m sure it must just be a set-up issue with the Connect/Pleezer service.

    roderickvd
    Hitmaker
    Hitmaker
    April 7, 2025

    I can’t see either of my moOde devices available on my Deezer app via the Connect function. Could this be because I’m in the free-trial period?

    Hi ​@EJ1990,

    Yes, that could be. pleezer does not decide when remote control over Deezer Connect is allowed or not. It follows what the Deezer servers return as account settings. I’ve received a report like yours before from another Deezer trial user.

    Kind regards,

    Roderick

    Jaime.Deezer
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 6, 2025
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