flutter_radio_player 3.0.2

Online Radio Player for Flutter which enable to play streaming URL. Supports Android and iOS as well as WearOs and watchOs

Flutter Radio Player

Flutter Radio Player is the go-to plugin for playing a single streaming URL effortlessly. With support for background music playback right out of the box, it offers seamless integration with platform-native media controls. Whether it's lock screen media controls or deeper integrations like watchOS, CarPlay, WearOS, or Android Auto, Flutter Radio Player handles it all with no extra configuration needed.

Features

• Background Playback: Plays audio in the background without any configuration.
• Watch Integration: Seamlessly integrates with WatchOS and WearOS for native watch control.
• Automotive Systems: Supports infotainment systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Reactive by Default: Automatically reacts to stream changes.
• ICY/Metadata Extraction: Extracts stream metadata if available.

Getting Started

1. Install the Player

flutter pub add flutter_radio_player

2. Import the Library

import 'package:flutter_radio_player/flutter_radio_player.dart';

3. Configure the Player

final _flutterRadioPlayerPlugin = FlutterRadioPlayer(); // Create an instance of the player
_flutterRadioPlayerPlugin.initialize(
  [
    {"url": "https://s2-webradio.antenne.de/chillout?icy=https"},
    {
      "title": "SunFM - Sri Lanka",
      "artwork": "images/sample-cover.jpg", // Image needs to be bundled with the app
      "url": "https://radio.lotustechnologieslk.net:2020/stream/sunfmgarden?icy=https",
    },
    {"url": "http://stream.riverradio.com:8000/wcvofm.aac"}
  ],
  true, // Auto play on load
);

Once configured, your player is ready to stream music.

Manipulating the Player

You can control the player using the following methods:

Method	Action
play()	Plays the audio from the current source
pause()	Pauses the audio
playOrPause()	Toggles play/pause
changeVolume()	Adjusts the volume
getVolume()	Retrieves the current volume
nextSource()	Skips to the next source in the list (if available)
previousSource()	Goes to the previous source
jumpToSourceIndex()	Jumps to a specific index in the sources list

Available Streams

You can also listen to various streams:

Stream	Returns	Description
getIsPlayingStream()	Stream<bool>	Emits playback status
getNowPlayingStream()	Stream<NowPlayingDataChanged>	Emits metadata such as track name
getDeviceVolumeChangedStream()	Stream<double>	Emits device audio level updates

Platform Configuration

iOS

To enable background playback, configure background capabilities in Xcode as shown below:

Android

For Android, ensure the following permissions are added to your AndroidManifest.xml:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK" />

These permissions are already included in the library.

Check out the Flutter Radio Player Example to see how to implement action methods and streams in your player.

Support the Plugin

If you find this plugin useful, show your support by:

• Giving it a ⭐️ on GitHub
• Leaving a like on Pub
• Showing some ♥️ and buying me a coffee via USDT-TR20 at this address: TNuTkL1ZJGu2xntmtzHzSiH5YdVqUeAujr

Enjoy the plugin!
Sithira ✌️