slPhantomRemote v1.0.0.815 RC1

Control Devialet Phantom Speakers

slPhantomRemote v1.0.0.815 RC1

slPhantomRemote - Control your Devialet Phantom speakers from Windows. Auto-discovery, playback control, source management, and command-line automation.

What is slPhantomRemote?

Complete desktop control for your Devialet Phantom speakers with keyboard shortcuts, system tray integration, and powerful command-line automation.

Key Features

Download & Installation

Installation

Download → Extract → Run. No installation needed.

Config saved to %LOCALAPPDATA%\slPhantomRemote\ or configure it via settings.

How to Use

Quick Start

1. Launch → 2. Auto-discovers devices → 3. Select device → 4. Control playback

First Run Experience

On first launch, slPhantomRemote automatically begins device discovery and guides you through the initial setup process:

• Automatic device discovery starts immediately
• Simple device selection and connection
• Configuration is automatically saved for future sessions
• No complex setup required - just launch and discover and click to connect
• You can manage devices with hide/delete options, check the context menu for the Device and Source managers and more.

Source Management

The application color-codes different source types for easy identification:

• ● Spotify Connect - Green
• ● Bluetooth - Blue
• ● AirPlay - Yellow/Gold
• ● Optical - Pink
• ● Other Sources - Default

Source Customization

Customize your sources with custom icons and friendly names:

• Press Ctrl+S to open the Source Manager
• Double-click or press F2 to rename sources
• Press Space to toggle source visibility
• Click "Icon" or press Ctrl+I to select custom icons
• Icons persist across application restarts

Icon Customization Features:

• Built-in icon library
• Category-based icon organization for easy selection
• Real-time preview of icon changes
• Icons are saved permanently to your configuration

Playback Experience

Now Playing Interface

The playback interface provides control and real-time information about your speakers.

High-Resolution Audio Support

See detailed audio quality information for your sources, including sample rate and bit depth:

Playback Controls

• Transport Controls: Play, Pause, Previous Track, Next Track
• Volume Management: Precise volume control with smart acceleration
• Mute Toggle: Quick mute/unmute with visual feedback
• Night Mode: Dynamic range compression for late-night listening
• Source Switching: Instant switch between sources with keyboard shortcuts (1-9)

Real-Time Status Information

• Track Information: Artist, Album, Track Title
• Audio Quality: Sample rate and bit depth display
• Source Type: Visual identification of active source
• Playback State: Playing, Paused, or Stopped indicators
• Volume Level: Current volume percentage

Command Line Interface

Both CLI and CMD modes provide comprehensive command-line functionality for automation, scripting, and interactive device control.

Command Line Usage

slPhantomRemote.exe [command] [parameters]

Available Commands

Device Discovery and Connection

• -discover - Scan network for Phantom devices
• -connect <IP> - Open GUI connected to specific device
• -dump - Comprehensive network interrogation (all devices, all info)
• -testendpoints <IP> - Test which API namespace works with device

Playback Control

• <IP> -play - Play current source
• <IP> -pause - Pause playback
• <IP> -getnowplaying - Get current playing information

Volume Control

• <IP> -volup - Increase volume by 5%
• <IP> -voldown - Decrease volume by 5%
• <IP> -volume <level> - Set volume to specific level (0-100)
• -volup - Volume up on last connected device
• -voldown - Volume down on last connected device
• -mute - Toggle mute on last connected device

Source Management

• <IP> -getsourcelist - List all available sources
• <IP> -playsource <source> - Play source by index, ID, name, or type

Device Power Management

• <IP> -restart - Restart the Phantom device
• <IP> -poweroff - Power off the Phantom device

Examples

# Discover all devices on network
slPhantomRemote.exe -discover

# Connect GUI to specific device  
slPhantomRemote.exe -connect 192.168.1.100

# Full network interrogation
slPhantomRemote.exe -dump

# Play/pause controls
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -play
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -pause

# Volume control
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -volume 30
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -volup

# Source selection
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -getsourcelist
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -playsource "My Spotify"
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -playsource 0

# Device power management
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -restart
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 -poweroff

# Quick actions on last device
slPhantomRemote.exe -volup
slPhantomRemote.exe -voldown
slPhantomRemote.exe -mute

# Explicit namespace usage
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 groups -play
slPhantomRemote.exe 192.168.1.100 systems -volume 25

Advanced Usage

You can specify the namespace explicitly for devices that support multiple namespaces:

slPhantomRemote.exe <IP> <namespace> <operation>

Where namespace is: devices, systems, or groups

Source Selection Methods

The -playsource command supports multiple selection methods:

• Index number: 0, 1, 2... (based on source list order)
• Source ID: Full UUID
• Friendly name: User-configured name like "My Spotify"
• Source type: Generic type like "spotify", "airplay"

Network Interrogation (-dump)

The -dump command provides comprehensive information about all Phantom devices on your network, including device identification, group membership, current playback status, available sources, and audio settings. This is particularly useful for debugging connectivity issues and understanding device capabilities.

Configuration

All settings are stored in config.json in the user data folder:

• Default location: %LOCALAPPDATA%\slPhantomRemote\config.json
• Typical path: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\slPhantomRemote\config.json

The configuration file is automatically created on first run and updated when you change settings:

{
  "DeviceNames": { "192.168.10.100": "Living Room Phantom" },
  "SourceFriendlyNames": { "source-id": "My Spotify" },
  "FavoriteDevices": ["192.168.10.100"],
  "HiddenDevices": ["192.168.10.101"],
  "PreferredNamespace": 2,
  "PollingIntervalSeconds": 20,
  "Theme": 2,
  "MinimizeToTray": true,
  "LogWindow": { "Left": 500, "Top": 100, "Width": 500, "Height": 350 }
}

Key Configuration Options:

• PreferredNamespace: 0=Devices, 1=Systems, 2=Groups (default: 2)
• PollingIntervalSeconds: Status update interval (default: 20)
• Theme: 0=Light, 1=Dark
• MinimizeToTray: Enable tray on minimize (default: true)

Advanced Features

System Tray Integration

slPhantomRemote can minimize to the system tray for convenient background operation:

• Press Ctrl+T or use menu to minimize to system tray
• Double-click tray icon to restore window
• Right-click tray icon for context menu
• Balloon notifications show device status

Bluetooth Management

Comprehensive Bluetooth pairing and management features:

• One-click Bluetooth pairing activation
• Device advertisement control
• Pairing status monitoring
• Access via Ctrl+B or Device Manager

Namespace Control

slPhantomRemote supports three API namespaces:

• Devices: Control individual speakers
• Systems: Control stereo pairs (default)
• Groups: Control multi-room zones - Group limitation: must setup and configure with the Devialet App

Logging System and Advanced API explorer

Press F12 to open the comprehensive logging window:

• Real-time operation tracking
• API call debugging
• Performance metrics
• Error diagnostics
• CTRL + Shift + E - Advanced API Endpoint explorer

Network Diagnostics

Built-in network testing tools help troubleshoot connectivity issues:

• Test connectivity to specific IP addresses
• Verify mDNS discovery functionality
• Check firewall and port accessibility
• Diagnose API endpoint availability

Device Information Dump

Get comprehensive device information for troubleshooting and analysis:

• Access via "More Options" menu → "Device Dump"
• Shows all API endpoints and their current values
• Displays device metadata, capabilities, and configuration
• Export data for support or documentation purposes
• Useful for debugging API integration issues

Requirements

Windows 10/11 • .NET 8.0 • Devialet firmware 2.14+

Complete Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Playback Controls

Volume Controls

Multimedia Keyboard Keys (when enabled)

Navigation & UI

Advanced Controls

Device Management Form

Sources Management Form

Device Management Form