Improve support to Hi-Fi systems by adding support to speaker device_class #1492
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When controlling an Hi-Fi system via IR, some basic controls like next track, previous track, play/pause are missing because the device_class defaults to TV. We allow HA to identify the device as a
MediaType.MUSICby allowing to specify thedevice_classasspeakerin the configuration.A better control for current state initial state is also implemented defaulting to
IDLEinstead ofON. This allows Home Assistant to set the media player in a neutral state that is required to correctly display the control buttons.To set the correct device class just use a configuration like this in HA:
This is an example of the device's working configuration that I've tested with this version of the player: