- Prerequisites
- Getting Started
- Server Configuration
- Main Features
- Navigation
- Playback Controls
- Favorites
- Playlist Management
- Android Auto
- Settings
- Known Issues
Important Notice: This app is a Subsonic-compatible client and does not provide any music content itself. To use this application, you must have:
- An active Subsonic API server (or compatible service) already set up
- Valid login credentials for your Subsonic server
- Music content uploaded and organized on your server
This app works with any service that implements the Subsonic API, including:
- LMS - Lightweight Music Server - personal fave and my backend
- Navidrome
- Gonic
- Ampache
- NextCloud Music
- Airsonic Advanced
- Download the APK from the Releases section
- Enable "Install from unknown sources" in your Android settings
- Install the application
- Open the application
- You will be prompted to configure your server connection
- Grant necessary permissions for media playback and background operation
IN PROGRESS
- Enter your server URL (e.g.,
https://your-subsonic-server.com) - Provide your username and password
- Test the connection to ensure proper configuration
TODO
Multi-library
Tempus handles multi-library setups gracefully. They are displayed as Library folders.
However, if you want to limit or change libraries you could use a workaround, if your server supports it.
You can create multiple users , one for each library, and save each of them in Tempus app.
If your Subsonic-compatible server exposes the folder tree or provides an artist index (for example Gonic, Navidrome, or any backend with folder browsing enabled), Tempus lets you play an entire folder from anywhere in the library hierarchy:
- The Library ▸ Music folders screen shows each top-level folder with a play icon only after you drill into it. The root entry remains a simple navigator.
- When viewing inner folders or artist index entries, tap the new play button to immediately enqueue every audio track inside that folder/index and all nested subfolders.
- Video files are excluded automatically, so only playable audio ends up in the queue.
No extra config is needed—Tempus adjusts based on the connected backend.
On the main player control screen, tapping on the artwork will reveal a small collection of 4 buttons/icons.
marked the icons with numbers for clarity
- Downloads the track (there is a notification if the android screen but not a pop toast currently )
- Adds track to playlist - pops up playlist dialog.
- Adds tracks to the queue via instant mix function
- TBD: what is the instant mix function?
- Uses getSimilarSongs of OpenSubsonic API. Which tracks to be mixed depends on the server implementation. For example, Navidrome gets 15 similar artists from LastFM, then 20 top songs from each.
- Saves play queue (if the feature is enabled in the settings)
- if the setting is not enabled, it toggles a view of the lyrics if available (slides to the right)
If your server supports it - add a podcast rss feed
If your server supports it - add a internet radio station feed
IN PROGRESS
- Home: Recently played and server recommendations
- Library: Your server's complete music collection
- Download: Locally downloaded files from server
TODO
TODO
- Long pressing on an album gives you access to heart/unheart an album
- Long pressing on an artist cover gets you the same access to to heart/unheart an album
TODO
TODO
To allow the Tempus app on your car's head unit, "Unknown sources" needs to be enabled in the Android Auto "Developer settings". This is because Tempus isn't installed through Play Store. Note that the Android Auto developer settings are different from the global Android "Developer options".
- Switch to developer mode in the Android Auto settings by tapping ten times on the "Version" item at the bottom, followed by giving your permission.
- Go to the "Developer settings" by the menu at the top right.
- Scroll down to the bottom and check "Unknown sources".
IN PROGRESS
- Manage multiple server connections
- Configure sync intervals
- Set data usage limits for streaming
IN PROGRESS
- Streaming quality settings
- Offline caching preferences
TODO
First reported in issue #226
The work around is to disable the cache in the settings, (set to 0), and if needed, cleaning the (Android) cache fixes the problem.
For additional help:
- Question? Start a Discussion
- Open an issue if you don't find a discussion solving your issue.
- Consult your Subsonic server's documentation
Note: This app requires a pre-existing Subsonic-compatible server with music content.