Roon Extension: Alarm Clock v0.9.1 (current)

[Jan_Koudijs]

@Jeffrey_Robbins

It appears that the git cmd pinging window must be left open at all times or the extension shuts down. This is normal?

Yes, this is normal.

@Jeffrey_Robbins

How do I find the extension on my iPhone, as that would be more useful to me than just on my PC desktop?

I read in one of the API threads that the extensions are not accessible from the iPhone app, so currently you have to fall back to your PC.

[Luke_Clancy]

I think this is exactly what ive been looking for (cant believe its not implemented as standard).

But i have a bit of an installation problem. Following your instructions here:

GitHub - TheAppgineer/roon-extension-alarm-clock: Roon Extension to start or...

I have got most of the way (i think). But when i come to step 7

7. Run it!

node .

Im not sure what im running. I issued the command “node” which did not throw any alert, but also did not seem to have installed anything in my roon…You may have guess, Im following a bit blindly here. Any hints on what i am missing?

[RBM (René)]

The ‘.’ is important – make sure you enter it as node-space-dot.

[seagull (Wim)]

I love this extension but I have to re-enable the alarm about every other week.
Does anyone have an idea why it gets disabled?
Running Roon ROCK on an Intel NUC7i7BNH.
Running Node JS/RoonExtensions on an HP MicroServer N54L gen 7 running Windows 10 Pro.

[Jan_Koudijs]

Hi Wim,

To be sure, you have repeat enabled for the alarm?

If you have, can you share the alarm settings that you use?

[seagull (Wim)]

Hi Jan,
Today the MicroServer was updated to Windows build 1803 and all extensions have disappeared.
I suppose I need to restart the services.
When I run roon-extension-manager, the extensions re-appear in Roon:

When I close the DOS box all extensions disappear again.

Alarm Clock settings are as follows:

OK, I understand I need to enable “repeat”.

But how to reneable the extensions? Re-install?

Output is found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/elm0x6z7yk5ohzn/roon-extensions-output.txt?dl=0

[Jan_Koudijs]

@seagull

OK, I understand I need to enable “repeat”.

Yep, if you enable it the alarm will also work for upcoming weeks (no automatic disable).

@seagull

But how to reneable the extensions? Re-install?

First check the status of the service:

• Type services in the Windows search bar and open the Services application
• Search the Roon Extension Manager in the list and start it if it was stopped

If it is no longer in the list then a reinstall might be required. You do this by following the uninstall instructions and then run the installer again.

The log file looks OK.

[seagull (Wim)]

Hi Jan,
I reinstalled the Extension Manager.
Everything looks OK, but during install I saw the following warnings and errors:

Probably nothing to worry about.
Thanks for you help.

[Jan_Koudijs]

Alarm Clock v0.6.0 is now available

It’s been a while since the last update but now I have something new.

Some power users were limited by the maximum of 5 alarms, so now I increased it to 10.

To prevent that everyone has to deal with a long alarm list I made it a bit dynamic. After the update you will have the number of previously used alarms plus one. This free entry at the end of the list will be followed up by a new free entry when it is put into use (i.e. the zone has been configured). The adding of entries stops when the maximum of 10 is reached.

I hope you like it.

How to install / update

The recommended way to install or update is via the Roon Extension Manager.

If the manager has auto update enabled then the changes will be pulled in the next time the update is performed. It is also possible to update manually via the Settings dialog, select the Alarm Clock from the Playback category and perform the update action.

[wizardofoz (Mr Fix It aka The Wiz)]

Mine appears to have updated automagically so thats all working as setup.

I now only see 2 alarms one thats settable (now active and a 2nd one where there used to be 5 so that dynamic part also seems to be working.

Nice update @Jan_Koudijs

[Nathan_Wilkes]

@Jan_Koudijs, strange problem in the last few days. My long standing alarm only works 50%: the on is always successful, but the subsequent off fails. I have tried setting the off alarm again, rebooting the RP3 (running DietPi, updated to latest for good measure), and rebooting Roon Core. Any other suggestions on what I can look for or try?

Thank you very much. Nathan

[Nepherte (Bart Verhoeven)]

@Jan_Koudijs Question regarding installing the extension manager. For those using npm for other purposes, would it not suffice to simply install the manager locally (ie. omitting the -g flag)?

[Jan_Koudijs]

@Nathan_Wilkes

My long standing alarm only works 50%: the on is always successful, but the subsequent off fails

So the music keeps on playing? To be sure, the play and stop alarm act on the same zone? What is the time between the play and the stop action?

[Jan_Koudijs]

@Nepherte

would it not suffice to simply install the manager locally (ie. omitting the -g flag)?

Unfortunately that won’t work because the extensions you install with it will still be installed globally. It also uses global queries to see what is already installed etc.

@Nepherte

using npm for other purposes

Those other purposes also require global installation?

[Nathan_Wilkes]

Hello @Jan_Koudijs,

Yes, the music keeps playing, on the same zone. The time between is 15 minutes, and has been working for a very long time.

I am wondering whether I have some network issues at play, because I am also having trouble with my RoPieee displays (at times).

[Jan_Koudijs]

Strange, the extension hasn’t changed in the last 2 months. I’m afraid I have nothing to suggest at the moment (will get back to you if this changes).

@Nathan_Wilkes

has been working for a very long time

Also running it on the Pi for a long time?

[Nathan_Wilkes]

Yes, on a (mostly) dedicated Zero W. Starting the alarm always works, so a bit strange.

[Nepherte (Bart Verhoeven)]

@Jan_Koudijs

Unfortunately that won’t work because the extensions you install with it will still be installed globally. It also uses global queries to see what is already installed etc.

Thanks for the clarification. If it uses the -g flag to install the extensions, then that makes total sense. Mainly trying to run roon extension manager and its installed extensions in an isolated environment.

@Jan_Koudijs

Those other purposes also require global installation

Not a single one (apart from some general purpose packages)

I made it work by setting the prefix environment variable (export NPM_CONFIG_PREFIX=~/.RoonExtension). This is also covered in the manual installation instructions.

I would rather make ‘an isolated environment’ part of the default installation instructions as to make sure it doesn’t interfere with other projects, or the other way round, the other projects somehow interfere with yours.

[Jan_Koudijs]

@Nepherte

I would rather make ‘an isolated environment’ part of the default installation instructions as to make sure it doesn’t interfere with other projects, or the other way round, the other projects somehow interfere with yours.

If that’s the goal then my advice is to run the Docker image:

Docker image for Roon Extension Manager [Now also for ARM]

I created a Docker Image for the Roon Extension Manager! This image should be runnable on the more powerful models of the Synology and QNAP NAS’es, although, I cannot test this myself so let me know how this works out. It can also be used by installing the Docker Community Edition on your PC or Mac. Here is the link to the image: https://hub.docker.com/r/theappgineer/roon-extension-manager Setup instructions are there as well. The Dockerfile can be found on GitHub. I’m new to Docker so sug…

[Nathan_Wilkes]

Hello @Jan_Koudijs, ever since the recent Roon update the alarm clock extension seems to keep crashing. Are you aware of any issue or change with the update?

Thanks.