I'm trying to find a device that can automatically play a specific Spotify playlist as soon as it receives power. We listen to music at work and we've previously used a Bluetooth receiver connected to our speakers, but it stops playing when the person who's connected leaves the room. We then tried using a radio connected to a smart plug that turns on during office hours, but we're stuck listening to ads instead of music. Is there a solution out there that can solve this problem?
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I haven't seen a specific device just for this, but I have a DIY idea! Grab an old phone that works without a battery, keep it plugged in at all times, and use the Tasker app to program it to play your playlist when you turn it on. It should be a straightforward setup.
You can easily set this up with a Raspberry Pi! It can be programmed to automatically start playing your Spotify playlist when it receives power. Just a bit of Python coding is all you need to get it working.
That sounds like a great idea! It's probably the cheapest option and makes use of things you might already have.