I’ve been experimenting with automating my Sonos system to minimize noise pollution from advertisements in music tracks. Here’s what I’ve discovered and how I’ve approached the solution.
The goal was to detect when a track containing the word ‘Advertisement’ starts playing and immediately switch to a predefined playlist or URI to skip the ad. To achieve this, I set up an automation that triggers on track changes. The automation inspects the currently playing track’s name and, if it matches the specified keyword, executes a command to switch the media source.
While implementing this, I encountered a few challenges, such as ensuring the track name detection was accurate and that the automation didn’t interfere with legitimate content. After some tweaking, the system now works seamlessly, significantly reducing interruptions from ads.
This setup has been a great addition to my smart home ecosystem, enhancing the overall listening experience. I’d love to hear how others have tackled similar issues or if there are alternative methods to improve this further!