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Version: 2.11

Last.fm Now Playing

Display what you're currently listening to via Last.fm scrobbling. Works with Spotify, Apple Music, and any scrobbling source.

Last.fm Now Playing on split-flap board

Overview

The Last.fm plugin shows:

  • Currently playing track title
  • Artist name
  • Album name (optional)
  • Playing status

Setup

1. Set Up Last.fm Scrobbling

  1. Create an account at last.fm
  2. Set up scrobbling from your music app (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)

2. Get an API Key

  1. Go to last.fm/api/account/create
  2. Create an API application (name it anything)
  3. Copy your API key

3. Enable in the Web UI

  1. Open http://localhost:4420
  2. Go to the Integrations page
  3. Toggle Last.fm on
  4. Enter your API key and Last.fm username
  5. Click Save Changes

Available Variables

VariableDescriptionExample
{last_fm.title}Track titleBOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
{last_fm.artist}Artist nameQUEEN
{last_fm.album}Album nameA NIGHT AT THE OPERA
{last_fm.is_playing}Whether playingtrue
{last_fm.formatted}Formatted displayBOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - QUEEN
{last_fm.status}Status textNOW PLAYING

Next Steps