How to Install Q-Play on Raspberry Pi: A Comprehensive Guide | NordicScreen

Installation - Q-Play on Raspberry Pi

Introduction

Welcome to the installation guide designed to help you install Q-Play on your Raspberry Pi. This guide combines necessary steps and recommendations to ensure a seamless setup and optimal performance from your Raspberry Pi, whether you're a beginner or an experienced user.

Notes:

Our software is designed to run on the Raspberry Pi with the Linux operating system. Before you continue, ensure that:

  1. You have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ or newer.
  2. Your system is equipped with a FLIRC Raspberry Pi case with passive cooling.
  3. You are using a SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC A1/U1 card with at least 16GB.
  4. A Raspberry Pi is not intended for playing large video files. If you wish to play larger videos, we recommend using hardware that is sized for the desired setup.

Placement and Cooling

  1. Place your Raspberry Pi in a location with good ventilation to avoid overheating. Consider cooling needs based on your device's placement and expected load, especially if you plan to play video content continuously.
  1. Place your Raspberry Pi in a cool area away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent overheating and ensure optimal performance.


Network Recommendations

  1. Ensure a stable and secure network connection. This is crucial for both software installation and ongoing updates.
  2. For maximum stability and speed, we recommend using a wired connection (Ethernet) for your Raspberry Pi wherever possible. This eliminates wireless interference problems and ensures a more reliable network connection.


Connecting to WiFi:

1. Open the Terminal on your Raspberry Pi.
2. Type "sudo raspi-config" and press Enter.
3. Navigate to "Network Options" > "Wi-Fi".
4. Enter your network name (SSID) and password.
5. Restart your Raspberry Pi to apply the changes


Before Installation

Prepare your Raspberry Pi: Ensure that Raspbian is installed, and the device is connected to your network.

1. Open Q-Play editor on your PC: Open Q-Play editor on your PC and log in with your details.
2. Navigate in the menu: In the menu on the left, select "PlayControl".
3. Inside PlayControl: Click on "New Player" in the top right corner.
4. Download sh-file: Press the "Download" button next to the Raspberry Pi image to download the file.
      - If you want the 64-bit version click here:  storage3.q-play.net/releases/linux/arm64/q-play.sh 
5. File transfer: Open "transfer" on your device, and transfer the sh file to your USB stick.


During Installation

1. Open a terminal by connecting a USB keyboard to your Raspberry Pi.
2. Insert the USB stick containing the Raspberry Pi sh file.
3. Transfer the sh file to the Raspberry Pi.
4. Open the terminal and navigate to the location of the sh file.
5. Make the script executable with the command:
      5.1 chmod 755 q-play.sh
6. Run the installation script by entering:
      6.1 ./q-play.sh
7. Restart your Raspberry Pi to complete the installation.

This will install the latest version of Q-Play, disable the screen saver, and add the program to autostart.

After Installation

When you see the connect code on the screen, as shown below, Q-Play is installed on the screen and is ready to be connected to a Q-Play account.


Closing the Software (If Needed)

If you need to access system settings or update your network, it may be necessary to temporarily shut down Q-Play.

1. First, connect a USB keyboard to the device.
2. Then press CTRL + ALT + D.
3. The app can now be closed using the top menu.
4. Once the app is closed, you can make the desired settings.
4. To start Q-Play again, restart the device.

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