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Shairport Sync receives music streams over AirPlay and AirPlay 2, according to its project page.
About Shairport Sync
Shairport Sync is an AirPlay audio player for Linux, FreeBSD and OpenBSD. It plays audio streamed from Apple devices and from AirPlay sources such as OwnTone (formerly forked-daapd). It can be built as an AirPlay 2 player, with some limitations, or as a classic player for the original AirPlay (AirPlay 1) protocol, which the project describes as older but still supported.
When built for AirPlay 2, it can play stereo and multichannel audio (5.1 and 7.1), including lossless 24-bit stereo at 48,000 frames per second. It can also request and provide metadata such as artist information and cover art to other applications, through MQTT, an MPRIS-like interface and D-Bus. It does not support AirPlay video or photo streaming. Users updating from an earlier version should check the release notes for possible breaking changes.
Key features
- Plays AirPlay audio on Linux, FreeBSD and OpenBSD systems
- Can be built as an AirPlay 2 or classic AirPlay 1 player
- AirPlay 2 builds support stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 audio
- Lossless 24-bit stereo at 48,000 frames per second in AirPlay 2 builds
- Provides artist information and cover art to other applications
- Interfaces with other applications through MQTT, MPRIS-like and D-Bus
Best for: Users who want to receive AirPlay audio on Linux, FreeBSD or OpenBSD and connect it to other software through MQTT, MPRIS-like or D-Bus interfaces.
Good for
- Supports both AirPlay 2 and the classic AirPlay 1 protocol
- AirPlay 2 builds handle multichannel audio and lossless 24-bit stereo
- Exposes track metadata and cover art to other applications
Watch out for
- The AirPlay 2 build has some limitations, which the source does not list
- Does not support AirPlay video or photo streaming
- Updates from earlier versions may include breaking changes listed in the release notes
Shairport Sync at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shairport Sync FAQ
Does Shairport Sync support AirPlay video or photo streaming?
No. The project states that Shairport Sync does not support AirPlay video or photo streaming.
Can Shairport Sync be built for AirPlay 2?
Yes. It can be built as an AirPlay 2 player, with some limitations, or as a classic AirPlay 1 player.
Is a Docker image available?
Yes. A Docker image is available on Docker Hub, and the repository includes a docker/README.md file with more information.
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