I installed Roon Extension Manager (REM) on a rpi4 that I use for some network management. It works great and I have discovered a bunch of interesting extensions I didn’t know existed.
My question is how does this all work. Specifically:
1- Does REM serve as a software repository only?
2- Once I chose an extension and install it does it load onto the Core and run there? Or does it need the REM to handle tasks live?
It always needs REM to be running elsewhere. I run a VM of DietPi (the OS I find the easiest to use with REM since it is pre-installed and just a toggle in settings to activate) on one of my Windows PCs.
So, with a Windows, Mac, or Linux PC you can get the extension manager to run in some way on the same machine as RoonServer. ROCK (and nucleus) is locked down and you have to run it all on a different device. I used to use my Allo DigiOne player (which is running DietPI) to also run REM and the extensions. But, that got put away in a move and since I’ve been using the DietPi VM I mentioned above.
I have a noob question. I have a homebridge server on RPI4 up and running 24/7. Is it possible to add RME and extensions on this machine? Homebridge is Linux and node.js LTS is working due to it’s needed for Hue bulbs for example.
Ah, I see
rooExtend is a ready to run SD-Card image with preinstalled Roon Bridge, REM and some commercial Roon Extensions I provide. You also can connect a HDMI TV to display Roon artwork.
REM, Roon Bridge and TV output can be used for free. The Roon Extensions I provide need a License Key.