script.module.sysvolume

This Kodi module contains callable scripts to change the system volume on Linux/ALSA and on macOS

See changelog.txt for informations.

Manual Installation

1. Download the zip file from the repository folder for Kodi 19 or for Kodi 17 and 18.
2. Use "Install from Zip" Method to install the addon. You have to allow third party addon installation in the Kodi settings !
3. The addon appears as a "Program Addon".

Installation with TIDAL2 Repository

With this method you will get updates automatically.

1. Download the Repository zip file for Kodi 19 or for Kodi 17 and 18.
2. Use "Install from Zip" Method to install the repository. You have to allow third party addon installation in the Kodi settings !
3. Install the sysvolume addon from this repository.
4. The addon appears as a "Program Addon".

Using the Addon functions

To select the System Audio Device, call "System Volume Changer" from the Programs Menu.

In the Addon Settings you can

• Set the Device Name and Mixer Name manually
• Modify the Volume step
• Set a Volume Limit
• Endble/Disable the Progress Dialog which shows the Volume Level after changing it

The volume can be changed with following script functions:

RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,up)
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,down)
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,muteToggle)

You you can also use the folowing funtions to change the volume or the mute status:

RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,change,10)        to increase the volume by 10%
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,change,-10)       to decrease the volume by 10%
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,set,45)           to set the volume to 45%
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,mute,true)        to mute the volume
RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,mute,false)       to unmute the volume

Modify the keyboard.xml to change the volume with keyboard shortcuts.

Example:

<keymap>
  <global>
    <keyboard>
      <f8>RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,muteToggle)</f8>
      <f9>RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,down)</f9>
      <f10>RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,up)</f10>
      <f9 mod="ctrl">RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,change,-10)</f9>
      <f10 mod="ctrl">RunScript(script.module.sysvolume,change,10)</f10>
    </keyboard>
  </global>
</keymap>