Abstract: Turntable control systems are disclosed. A playback device can include an analog audio source component such as a turntable. The playback device is configured to cause playback of first audio based on analog audio signals generated by the analog audio source component. Based on an indication that analog audio signals are no longer being generated, the playback device requests, via a network interface, audio content from one or more remote computing devices. The request can include identifying related content based on the first audio. The playback device receives, via the network interface, second audio content from, and causes playback of second audio based on the second audio content.

Abstract: An example playback device is configured to (i) transmit an indication that the playback device is available for connection, (ii) receive, from a first controller device, a first request to connect to the playback device, (iii) based on the first request, connect to the first controller device, (iv) while connected to first controller device: (a) continue to transmit the indication that the playback device is available for connection, (b) receive, from a second controller device, a second request to connect to the playback device, and (c) based on the second request, connect to the second controller device, and (v) while connected to the first and second controller device: (a) continue to transmit the indication that the playback device is available for connection, (b) receive, from the first controller device, an indication of media content for playback, (c) retrieve the indicated media content, and (d) play back the indicated media content.

Abstract: An example control device is configured to (i) operate in a classic mode of a media playback system (MPS) application in which the control device provides options for controlling the MPS, (ii) while in the classic mode, receive a request to operate in a compact mode of the MPS application, (iii) determine a context in which the control device received the request, (iv) based on the request, transition from operating in the classic mode to the compact mode, in which the control device (a) provides a subset of the options, and (b) based on the context, presents a visualization of the compact mode with a selectable option to play back media content, (v) while presenting the visualization of the compact mode, receive input indicating a selection of the selectable option, and (vi) based on the input, cause a device to play back media content based on the selection.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playback of generative media content via wearable audio playback devices such as headphones are disclosed. In one method, the wearable device detects that it is being worn by a user, and obtains one or more input parameters via a network interface. Next, generative media content is generated based on the one or more input parameters and played back via the wearable playback device. In some examples, after detecting that the wearable playback device is no longer being worn by the user, playback ceases.

Abstract: Turntable control systems are disclosed. A playback device can include an analog audio source component such as a turntable. The playback device is configured to cause playback of first audio based on analog audio signals generated by the analog audio source component. Based on an indication that analog audio signals are no longer being generated, the playback device requests, via a network interface, audio content from one or more remote computing devices. The request can include identifying related content based on the first audio. The playback device receives, via the network interface, second audio content from, and causes playback of second audio based on the second audio content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for playback of generative media content via wearable audio playback devices such as headphones are disclosed. In one method, the wearable device detects that it is being worn by a user, and obtains one or more input parameters via a network interface. Next, generative media content is generated based on the one or more input parameters and played back via the wearable playback device. In some examples, after detecting that the wearable playback device is no longer being worn by the user, playback ceases.

Abstract: Media playback systems configured to playback media content based on provider (e.g., artist, musician, creator) intent are disclosed. In one example, a media playback system detects a trigger condition while playing back first media content via one or more playback devices from a first media content source. The system determines, based on the detected trigger condition, one or more instructions associated with a provider of the first media content. Based on the one or more instructions the system can cause playback of second media content via at least one of the one or more playback devices.

Abstract: Turntable control systems are disclosed. A playback device can include an analog audio source component such as a turntable. The playback device is configured to cause playback of first audio based on analog audio signals generated by the analog audio source component. Based on an indication that analog audio signals are no longer being generated, the playback device requests, via a network interface, audio content from one or more remote computing devices. The request can include identifying related content based on the first audio. The playback device receives, via the network interface, second audio content from, and causes playback of second audio based on the second audio content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling media playback via physical tokens (e.g., items of media content such as photographs) are disclosed. A media playback system can include an audio playback device and a control device. The control device includes a sensor configured to sense a tag of the physical token. The control device can obtain data by sensing the tag of the physical token via the sensor. Based on the obtained data, the control device transmits a request for media content to one or more remote computing devices associated with a media content service, and causes playback of the requested media content via the audio playback device. Additionally or alternatively, spatial audio content can be generated and played back based on a media item characteristic obtained via the sensor data.

Abstract: Example techniques described herein involve a scent diffusing system. The system can include scent diffusing device(s), playback device(s), and controller device(s). The controller device may display on a graphical interface a representation of a first scent diffusing device and receive one or more inputs selecting the representation of the first scent diffusing device and a particular scent for the first scent diffusing device to release. At least one setting for the particular scent may be displayed which may include a scent release time. A selection of the at least one setting may be received, and the controller device may send a message to the first scent diffusing device including information indicating the scent to release and the selected at least one setting. The controller device can cause the first scent diffusing device to release the particular scent at the release time.

Abstract: A tag is provided, which can be associated with one or more individuals and/or a connection to a predetermined network resource, and which can be used to facilitating interaction of the wireless communication device with the corresponding individual(s) and/or resource. The tag includes a transmitter and a storage element including an ID value, which associates the tag with the individual(s) and/or resource. In at least some instances the tag will additionally include a trigger element, such as a user actuatable switch, which will enable an action to be initiated in the nearby wireless communication device, relative to the associated individual(s) and/or resource, in response to an actuation of the trigger element in the tag.

Abstract: A tag is provided, which can be associated with one or more individuals and/or a connection to a predetermined network resource, and which can be used to facilitating interaction of the wireless communication device with the corresponding individual(s) and/or resource. The tag includes a transmitter and a storage element including an ID value, which associates the tag with the individual(s) and/or resource. In at least some instances the tag will additionally include a trigger element, such as a user actuatable switch, which will enable an action to be initiated in the nearby wireless communication device, relative to the associated individual(s) and/or resource, in response to an actuation of the trigger element in the tag.