If your connection drops frequently, implement a "No-Op" or heartbeat command every 30 seconds to keep the socket active.
However, the Mairlist 7 protocol also has some limitations:
import socket s = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM) s.connect(("192.168.1.100", 10000)) s.send(b"PLP 1|0\r\n") # Play player 1 while True: data = s.recv(1024).decode() if "EV_TITLE 1|" in data: print("Now playing:", data.split("|")[1])
Simple, effective, and low overhead.
Mastering the mAirList 7 Remote Control Protocol (TCP) For radio automation power users, is more than just a playout system—it’s a flexible engine designed to be poked and prodded by external hardware and software. One of its most powerful features is the TCP Remote Control Protocol , which allows you to trigger events, update metadata, and control the playout engine over a network.
PLP 1|0 (Play Player 1, from beginning)
