Volumio Setup

What this step covers

This page covers the complete Volumio setup process:

• Installing Volumio on a microSD card
• First boot on the Raspberry Pi
• Connecting Volumio to your Wi-Fi network
• Enabling the DAC
• Confirming audio playback

Step 1: Install Volumio on the SD card

1. Go to https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
2. Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager
3. Open the Imager and click Choose OS
4. Select Media Player OS → Volumio
5. Select your microSD card as the target
6. Click Write and wait for it to complete

When finished, safely eject the SD card.

Step 2: Assemble the hardware

• Ensure the Raspberry Pi is powered off
• Install the DAC HAT onto the GPIO header
• Secure it using the supplied bolts
• Insert the microSD card into the Pi

Step 3: Power up

Connect the power supply and allow the Raspberry Pi to boot.

First boot can take a couple of minutes — be patient.

Step 4: Connect to Volumio’s Wi-Fi

• Wait for a Wi-Fi network called Volumio or Volumio-XXXX
• Connect to it using your phone, tablet, or computer
• Follow the on-screen setup to connect Volumio to your home Wi-Fi

Step 5: Open the Volumio interface

Open a browser and go to:

• http://volumio.local
• or the IP address shown in your router

Step 6: Enable the DAC

In Volumio:

• Open Playback Options
• Enable I²S DAC
• Select your DAC model
• Click Save

If you hear no sound later, come back here first.

Step 7: Add music & test playback

• USB storage
• Network shares
• Streaming services (Qobuz / TIDAL)

Start playback and confirm audio is coming through your system.