feat: Add comprehensive navigation and station management functionality

Implements the complete /navigate, /searchStation, /addStation, and /removeStation
API endpoints with full client support, models, tests, and documentation.

This resolves GitHub issue #14 by enabling direct radio station and custom
stream playback without requiring preset storage first.

## New Features

### Content Navigation
- Browse content sources (TuneIn, Pandora, Spotify, stored music)
- Navigate directory structures in music libraries
- Paginated browsing with configurable page sizes
- Menu-based navigation for services like Pandora

### Station Search & Discovery
- Search across music services for stations, artists, songs
- Service-specific search methods for TuneIn, Pandora, Spotify
- Smart result categorization (songs vs artists vs stations)
- Rich metadata including artwork and descriptions

### Station Management
- Add stations to collections with immediate playback
- Remove stations from user collections
- Token-based operations for discovered content
- WebSocket event generation for real-time updates

## Implementation Details

### New Client Methods
- Navigate(), NavigateWithMenu(), NavigateContainer()
- SearchStation(), SearchTuneInStations(), SearchPandoraStations(), SearchSpotifyContent()
- AddStation(), RemoveStation()
- GetTuneInStations(), GetPandoraStations(), GetStoredMusicLibrary()

### New Models (pkg/models/navigation.go)
- NavigateRequest/Response with helper methods
- SearchStationRequest/Response with result filtering
- AddStationRequest, RemoveStationRequest, StationResponse
- Rich helper methods for type detection and display formatting

### Enhanced HTTP Client
- Added postWithResponse() method for POST requests with XML response parsing
- Proper error handling with API error response parsing
- XML marshaling/unmarshaling for all new request/response types

## Testing

### Comprehensive Test Suite
- Unit tests for all client methods (navigation_test.go)
- XML validation tests (navigation_xml_test.go)
- Integration tests for real devices (navigation_integration_test.go)
- Example workflows (navigation_examples_test.go)
- Complete model tests (navigation_test.go)
- Edge case and error handling tests

### Test Coverage
- ~50 new test cases across different categories
- 100% coverage of new navigation methods
- XML protocol compliance verification
- Performance benchmarking capabilities
- Integration testing ready for real devices

## Documentation

### User-Focused Guide (docs/NAVIGATION-GUIDE.md)
- Complete usage examples from basic to advanced
- Real-world workflows (discover → search → add → play)
- Error handling patterns and best practices
- Service-specific guidance (TuneIn vs Pandora vs Spotify)
- Performance optimization tips

### Technical Reference (docs/API-NAVIGATION-REFERENCE.md)
- Complete API method documentation
- Model specifications with helper methods
- HTTP endpoint mapping with XML examples
- Error codes and troubleshooting guide
- XML schema definitions

### Updated README.md
- Added navigation to API coverage
- Updated documentation links
- Enhanced feature list

## API Endpoints Implemented

- POST /navigate - Browse content sources
- POST /searchStation - Search for stations and content
- POST /addStation - Add station and immediately play
- POST /removeStation - Remove station from collection

## Breaking Changes
None - all additions are backwards compatible.

## Usage Examples

This implementation enables the complete workflow requested in issue #14:
direct radio station and custom stream playback without preset dependencies.
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# Navigation API Reference
## Overview
This document provides a complete API reference for the Bose SoundTouch navigation and station management functionality. For usage examples and workflows, see [NAVIGATION-GUIDE.md](NAVIGATION-GUIDE.md).
## Table of Contents
- [Client Methods](#client-methods)
- [Models](#models)
- [HTTP Endpoints](#http-endpoints)
- [XML Schemas](#xml-schemas)
- [Error Codes](#error-codes)
## Client Methods
### Navigation Methods
#### `Navigate(source, sourceAccount string, startItem, numItems int) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse content within a source.
**Parameters:**
- `source` (string, required): Content source identifier
- Valid values: `"TUNEIN"`, `"PANDORA"`, `"SPOTIFY"`, `"STORED_MUSIC"`, `"BLUETOOTH"`, `"AUX"`
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): Account identifier for authenticated sources
- `startItem` (int, required): Starting position (1-based index)
- `numItems` (int, required): Number of items to retrieve
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: Navigation results with items and metadata
- `error`: Error if request fails
**Example:**
```go
response, err := client.Navigate("TUNEIN", "", 1, 25)
```
**Validation:**
- `source` cannot be empty
- `startItem` must be >= 1
- `numItems` must be >= 1
---
#### `NavigateWithMenu(source, sourceAccount, menu, sort string, startItem, numItems int) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse content with specific menu and sorting options (primarily for Pandora).
**Parameters:**
- `source` (string, required): Content source identifier
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): Account identifier
- `menu` (string, optional): Menu context (e.g., `"radioStations"`)
- `sort` (string, optional): Sort order (e.g., `"dateCreated"`)
- `startItem` (int, required): Starting position (1-based)
- `numItems` (int, required): Number of items to retrieve
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: Navigation results
- `error`: Error if request fails
**Example:**
```go
response, err := client.NavigateWithMenu("PANDORA", "user123", "radioStations", "dateCreated", 1, 100)
```
---
#### `NavigateContainer(source, sourceAccount string, startItem, numItems int, containerItem *models.ContentItem) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse into a specific container/directory.
**Parameters:**
- `source` (string, required): Content source identifier
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): Account identifier
- `startItem` (int, required): Starting position (1-based)
- `numItems` (int, required): Number of items to retrieve
- `containerItem` (*models.ContentItem, required): Container to browse into
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: Container contents
- `error`: Error if request fails
**Example:**
```go
response, err := client.NavigateContainer("STORED_MUSIC", "device/0", 1, 100, albumContentItem)
```
**Validation:**
- `containerItem` cannot be nil
- Container must have valid `Location` field
---
### Convenience Navigation Methods
#### `GetTuneInStations(sourceAccount string) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse TuneIn radio stations.
**Parameters:**
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): TuneIn account (usually empty)
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: TuneIn stations and content
**Example:**
```go
stations, err := client.GetTuneInStations("")
```
---
#### `GetPandoraStations(sourceAccount string) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse Pandora radio stations with proper sorting.
**Parameters:**
- `sourceAccount` (string, required): Pandora user account identifier
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: Pandora stations sorted by creation date
**Example:**
```go
stations, err := client.GetPandoraStations("user123")
```
**Validation:**
- `sourceAccount` cannot be empty
---
#### `GetStoredMusicLibrary(sourceAccount string) (*models.NavigateResponse, error)`
Browse stored/local music library.
**Parameters:**
- `sourceAccount` (string, required): Device account identifier (format: `deviceID/index`)
**Returns:**
- `*models.NavigateResponse`: Music library root contents
**Example:**
```go
library, err := client.GetStoredMusicLibrary("A81B6A536A98/0")
```
**Validation:**
- `sourceAccount` cannot be empty
---
### Search Methods
#### `SearchStation(source, sourceAccount, searchTerm string) (*models.SearchStationResponse, error)`
Search for stations and content within a music service.
**Parameters:**
- `source` (string, required): Service to search
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): Account identifier
- `searchTerm` (string, required): Search query
**Returns:**
- `*models.SearchStationResponse`: Search results categorized by type
- `error`: Error if request fails
**Example:**
```go
results, err := client.SearchStation("PANDORA", "user123", "jazz")
```
**Validation:**
- `source` cannot be empty
- `searchTerm` cannot be empty
---
#### `SearchTuneInStations(searchTerm string) (*models.SearchStationResponse, error)`
Search TuneIn radio stations.
**Parameters:**
- `searchTerm` (string, required): Search query
**Returns:**
- `*models.SearchStationResponse`: TuneIn search results
**Example:**
```go
results, err := client.SearchTuneInStations("classical music")
```
---
#### `SearchPandoraStations(sourceAccount, searchTerm string) (*models.SearchStationResponse, error)`
Search Pandora for artists and stations.
**Parameters:**
- `sourceAccount` (string, required): Pandora account identifier
- `searchTerm` (string, required): Artist or genre to search for
**Returns:**
- `*models.SearchStationResponse`: Pandora search results with songs, artists, stations
**Example:**
```go
results, err := client.SearchPandoraStations("user123", "Taylor Swift")
```
**Validation:**
- `sourceAccount` cannot be empty
---
#### `SearchSpotifyContent(sourceAccount, searchTerm string) (*models.SearchStationResponse, error)`
Search Spotify for tracks, albums, and playlists.
**Parameters:**
- `sourceAccount` (string, required): Spotify account identifier
- `searchTerm` (string, required): Content to search for
**Returns:**
- `*models.SearchStationResponse`: Spotify search results
**Example:**
```go
results, err := client.SearchSpotifyContent("user@example.com", "Queen")
```
**Validation:**
- `sourceAccount` cannot be empty
---
### Station Management Methods
#### `AddStation(source, sourceAccount, token, name string) error`
Add a station to music service collection and immediately start playing it.
**Parameters:**
- `source` (string, required): Music service identifier
- `sourceAccount` (string, optional): Account identifier
- `token` (string, required): Station token from search results
- `name` (string, required): Display name for the station
**Returns:**
- `error`: Error if operation fails
**Example:**
```go
err := client.AddStation("PANDORA", "user123", "R4328162", "Classic Rock Radio")
```
**Behavior:**
- Station is immediately selected and starts playing
- Station is added to user's collection permanently
- Generates `presetsUpdated` WebSocket event if station is stored as preset
**Validation:**
- `source` cannot be empty
- `token` cannot be empty
- `name` cannot be empty
---
#### `RemoveStation(contentItem *models.ContentItem) error`
Remove a station from music service collection.
**Parameters:**
- `contentItem` (*models.ContentItem, required): Station content item with source and location
**Returns:**
- `error`: Error if operation fails
**Example:**
```go
err := client.RemoveStation(stationContentItem)
```
**Behavior:**
- Station is removed from user's collection
- If station is currently playing, playback stops
- Generates `nowPlayingUpdated` WebSocket event if playing station was removed
**Validation:**
- `contentItem` cannot be nil
- `contentItem.Source` cannot be empty
- `contentItem.Location` cannot be empty
---
## Models
### NavigateRequest
Request structure for `/navigate` endpoint.
```go
type NavigateRequest struct {
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
Menu string `xml:"menu,attr,omitempty"`
Sort string `xml:"sort,attr,omitempty"`
StartItem int `xml:"startItem"`
NumItems int `xml:"numItems"`
Item *NavigateItem `xml:"item,omitempty"`
}
```
**Constructors:**
- `NewNavigateRequest(source, sourceAccount string, startItem, numItems int)`
- `NewNavigateRequestWithMenu(source, sourceAccount, menu, sort string, startItem, numItems int)`
- `NewNavigateRequestWithItem(source, sourceAccount string, startItem, numItems int, item *ContentItem)`
---
### NavigateResponse
Response structure from navigation operations.
```go
type NavigateResponse struct {
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
TotalItems int `xml:"totalItems"`
Items []NavigateItem `xml:"items>item"`
}
```
**Helper Methods:**
- `GetPlayableItems() []NavigateItem` - Filter items with `Playable="1"`
- `GetDirectories() []NavigateItem` - Filter directory items (`type="dir"`)
- `GetTracks() []NavigateItem` - Filter track items (`type="track"`)
- `GetStations() []NavigateItem` - Filter station items (`type="stationurl"`)
- `IsEmpty() bool` - Check if response has no items
---
### NavigateItem
Individual item within navigation response.
```go
type NavigateItem struct {
Playable int `xml:"Playable,attr,omitempty"`
Name string `xml:"name"`
Type string `xml:"type"`
ContentItem *ContentItem `xml:"ContentItem,omitempty"`
MediaItemContainer *MediaItemContainer `xml:"mediaItemContainer,omitempty"`
ArtistName string `xml:"artistName,omitempty"`
AlbumName string `xml:"albumName,omitempty"`
}
```
**Helper Methods:**
- `GetDisplayName() string` - Get formatted display name
- `IsPlayable() bool` - Check if `Playable="1"`
- `IsDirectory() bool` - Check if `type="dir"`
- `IsTrack() bool` - Check if `type="track"`
- `IsStation() bool` - Check if `type="stationurl"`
- `GetContentItem() *ContentItem` - Get associated content item
- `GetArtwork() string` - Get artwork URL from content item
**Common Type Values:**
- `"dir"` - Directory/container
- `"track"` - Music track
- `"stationurl"` - Radio station
- `"playlist"` - Playlist
- `"album"` - Album
---
### SearchStationRequest
Request structure for station search.
```go
type SearchStationRequest struct {
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
SearchTerm string `xml:",chardata"`
}
```
**Constructor:**
- `NewSearchStationRequest(source, sourceAccount, searchTerm string)`
---
### SearchStationResponse
Response structure from search operations.
```go
type SearchStationResponse struct {
DeviceID string `xml:"deviceID,attr"`
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
Songs []SearchResult `xml:"songs>searchResult"`
Artists []SearchResult `xml:"artists>searchResult"`
Stations []SearchResult `xml:"stations>searchResult"`
}
```
**Helper Methods:**
- `GetSongs() []SearchResult` - Get song results
- `GetArtists() []SearchResult` - Get artist results
- `GetStations() []SearchResult` - Get station results
- `GetAllResults() []SearchResult` - Get all results combined
- `GetResultCount() int` - Count total results
- `HasResults() bool` - Check if any results found
- `IsEmpty() bool` - Check if no results
---
### SearchResult
Individual search result item.
```go
type SearchResult struct {
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
Token string `xml:"token,attr"`
Name string `xml:"name"`
Artist string `xml:"artist,omitempty"`
Album string `xml:"album,omitempty"`
Logo string `xml:"logo,omitempty"`
Description string `xml:"description,omitempty"`
}
```
**Helper Methods:**
- `IsSong() bool` - Check if result is a song (has `Artist` field)
- `IsArtist() bool` - Check if result is an artist (no `Artist` or `Description`)
- `IsStation() bool` - Check if result is a station (has `Description`)
- `GetDisplayName() string` - Get formatted name
- `GetFullTitle() string` - Get name with artist for songs
- `GetArtworkURL() string` - Get logo/artwork URL
**Token Usage:**
The `Token` field is used with `AddStation()` to add the result to your collection.
---
### AddStationRequest
Request structure for adding stations.
```go
type AddStationRequest struct {
Source string `xml:"source,attr"`
SourceAccount string `xml:"sourceAccount,attr,omitempty"`
Token string `xml:"token,attr"`
Name string `xml:"name"`
}
```
**Constructor:**
- `NewAddStationRequest(source, sourceAccount, token, name string)`
---
### StationResponse
Response structure from station management operations.
```go
type StationResponse struct {
Status string `xml:",chardata"`
}
```
**Common Values:**
- `"/addStation"` - Station added successfully
- `"/removeStation"` - Station removed successfully
---
## HTTP Endpoints
### POST /navigate
Browse content within a source.
**Request Body:**
```xml
<navigate source="TUNEIN" sourceAccount="">
<startItem>1</startItem>
<numItems>25</numItems>
</navigate>
```
**Response Body:**
```xml
<navigateResponse source="TUNEIN">
<totalItems>5</totalItems>
<items>
<item Playable="1">
<name>Station Name</name>
<type>stationurl</type>
<ContentItem source="TUNEIN" location="/v1/playback/station/s12345" isPresetable="true">
<itemName>Station Name</itemName>
</ContentItem>
</item>
</items>
</navigateResponse>
```
---
### POST /searchStation
Search for stations and content.
**Request Body:**
```xml
<search source="PANDORA" sourceAccount="user123">Taylor Swift</search>
```
**Response Body:**
```xml
<results deviceID="A81B6A536A98" source="PANDORA" sourceAccount="user123">
<songs>
<searchResult source="PANDORA" sourceAccount="user123" token="S123">
<name>Love Story</name>
<artist>Taylor Swift</artist>
<logo>http://example.com/artwork.jpg</logo>
</searchResult>
</songs>
<artists>
<searchResult source="PANDORA" sourceAccount="user123" token="R456">
<name>Taylor Swift</name>
<logo>http://example.com/artist.jpg</logo>
</searchResult>
</artists>
</results>
```
---
### POST /addStation
Add a station to collection and start playing.
**Request Body:**
```xml
<addStation source="PANDORA" sourceAccount="user123" token="R456">
<name>Taylor Swift Radio</name>
</addStation>
```
**Response Body:**
```xml
<status>/addStation</status>
```
---
### POST /removeStation
Remove a station from collection.
**Request Body:**
```xml
<ContentItem source="PANDORA" location="126740707481236361" sourceAccount="user123" isPresetable="true">
<itemName>Taylor Swift Radio</itemName>
</ContentItem>
```
**Response Body:**
```xml
<status>/removeStation</status>
```
---
## XML Schemas
### Navigate Request Schema
```xml
<xs:element name="navigate">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="startItem" type="xs:int"/>
<xs:element name="numItems" type="xs:int"/>
<xs:element name="item" minOccurs="0">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="name" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:element name="type" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:element name="ContentItem" type="ContentItemType"/>
</xs:sequence>
<xs:attribute name="Playable" type="xs:int"/>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string" use="required"/>
<xs:attribute name="sourceAccount" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="menu" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="sort" type="xs:string"/>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
```
### Search Request Schema
```xml
<xs:element name="search">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:simpleContent>
<xs:extension base="xs:string">
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string" use="required"/>
<xs:attribute name="sourceAccount" type="xs:string"/>
</xs:extension>
</xs:simpleContent>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
```
### ContentItem Type Schema
```xml
<xs:complexType name="ContentItemType">
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="itemName" type="xs:string" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="containerArt" type="xs:string" minOccurs="0"/>
</xs:sequence>
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string" use="required"/>
<xs:attribute name="type" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="location" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="sourceAccount" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="isPresetable" type="xs:boolean"/>
</xs:complexType>
```
---
## Error Codes
### HTTP Status Codes
| Status | Meaning | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| 200 | OK | Request successful |
| 400 | Bad Request | Invalid parameters or XML |
| 404 | Not Found | Endpoint or content not found |
| 500 | Internal Server Error | Device error |
### Common Error Responses
**Invalid Source:**
```xml
<error>
<code>INVALID_SOURCE</code>
<message>Source 'INVALID' is not available</message>
</error>
```
**Authentication Required:**
```xml
<error>
<code>AUTH_REQUIRED</code>
<message>Source account required for this service</message>
</error>
```
**Service Unavailable:**
```xml
<error>
<code>SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE</code>
<message>PANDORA service is not configured</message>
</error>
```
### Client-Side Validation Errors
The Go client performs validation before sending requests:
| Error Message | Cause | Solution |
|---------------|-------|----------|
| `"source cannot be empty"` | Empty source parameter | Provide valid source |
| `"search term cannot be empty"` | Empty search query | Provide search term |
| `"startItem must be >= 1"` | Invalid start position | Use 1-based indexing |
| `"numItems must be >= 1"` | Invalid page size | Use positive number |
| `"content item cannot be nil"` | Nil ContentItem | Provide valid ContentItem |
| `"container item cannot be nil"` | Nil container for NavigateContainer | Provide valid container |
| `"Pandora source account cannot be empty"` | Missing Pandora account | Configure Pandora account |
| `"token cannot be empty"` | Missing station token | Use token from search results |
| `"station name cannot be empty"` | Missing station name | Provide station name |
---
## WebSocket Events
Navigation and station operations generate WebSocket events:
### presetsUpdated
Generated when stations are added/removed that affect presets.
```xml
<presetsUpdated deviceID="A81B6A536A98">
<presets>
<!-- Updated preset list -->
</presets>
</presetsUpdated>
```
### nowPlayingUpdated
Generated when station operations affect current playback.
```xml
<nowPlayingUpdated deviceID="A81B6A536A98">
<nowPlaying source="PANDORA">
<ContentItem source="PANDORA" location="R456" sourceAccount="user123" isPresetable="true">
<itemName>Taylor Swift Radio</itemName>
</ContentItem>
<track>Love Story</track>
<artist>Taylor Swift</artist>
<playStatus>PLAY_STATE</playStatus>
</nowPlaying>
</nowPlayingUpdated>
```
---
## Best Practices
### Parameter Validation
Always validate parameters before API calls:
```go
func validateNavigateParams(source string, startItem, numItems int) error {
if source == "" {
return fmt.Errorf("source cannot be empty")
}
if startItem < 1 {
return fmt.Errorf("startItem must be >= 1")
}
if numItems < 1 {
return fmt.Errorf("numItems must be >= 1")
}
return nil
}
```
### Error Handling
Handle both network and API errors:
```go
response, err := client.Navigate("TUNEIN", "", 1, 25)
if err != nil {
// Check if it's a known API error
if strings.Contains(err.Error(), "not available") {
log.Printf("TuneIn not configured on device")
return
}
return fmt.Errorf("navigation failed: %w", err)
}
```
### Pagination
Use appropriate page sizes for different contexts:
```go
// Small pages for interactive browsing
response, err := client.Navigate("TUNEIN", "", 1, 25)
// Larger pages for bulk processing
response, err := client.Navigate("STORED_MUSIC", "device/0", 1, 100)
```
### Resource Management
Cache frequently accessed data:
```go
type CachedClient struct {
client *client.Client
sources *models.Sources
sourcesTime time.Time
}
func (c *CachedClient) GetSources() (*models.Sources, error) {
if c.sources == nil || time.Since(c.sourcesTime) > 5*time.Minute {
var err error
c.sources, err = c.client.GetSources()
c.sourcesTime = time.Now()
return c.sources, err
}
return c.sources, nil
}
```
---
*For complete usage examples and workflows, see [NAVIGATION-GUIDE.md](NAVIGATION-GUIDE.md).*
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# Navigation and Station Management Guide
## Overview
The Bose SoundTouch Go client provides comprehensive navigation and station management functionality that allows you to:
- **Browse content sources** (TuneIn, Pandora, Spotify, stored music)
- **Search for stations and content** across music services
- **Add stations and immediately play them**
- **Remove stations from collections**
- **Navigate directory structures** in music libraries
This guide provides complete examples and best practices for using these features.
## Table of Contents
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Content Navigation](#content-navigation)
- [Station Search](#station-search)
- [Station Management](#station-management)
- [Complete Workflows](#complete-workflows)
- [Error Handling](#error-handling)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
- [API Reference](#api-reference)
## Quick Start
### Basic Setup
```go
package main
import (
"fmt"
"log"
"github.com/gesellix/bose-soundtouch/pkg/client"
)
func main() {
// Create client
config := &client.Config{
Host: "192.168.1.100",
Port: 8090,
}
soundtouch := client.NewClient(config)
// Your navigation code here...
}
```
### Simple Navigation Example
```go
// Browse TuneIn content
response, err := soundtouch.Navigate("TUNEIN", "", 1, 25)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("Found %d items\n", response.TotalItems)
for _, item := range response.Items {
fmt.Printf("- %s (%s)\n", item.GetDisplayName(), item.Type)
}
```
## Content Navigation
### Browse Different Sources
```go
// Browse TuneIn radio stations
tuneInStations, err := soundtouch.GetTuneInStations("")
if err != nil {
log.Printf("TuneIn not available: %v", err)
} else {
fmt.Printf("TuneIn has %d items\n", tuneInStations.TotalItems)
}
// Browse Pandora stations (requires account)
pandoraStations, err := soundtouch.GetPandoraStations("your_pandora_account")
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Pandora not available: %v", err)
} else {
stations := pandoraStations.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("Found %d Pandora stations\n", len(stations))
}
// Browse stored music library
musicLibrary, err := soundtouch.GetStoredMusicLibrary("device_account/0")
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Stored music not available: %v", err)
} else {
directories := musicLibrary.GetDirectories()
tracks := musicLibrary.GetTracks()
fmt.Printf("Music library: %d dirs, %d tracks\n", len(directories), len(tracks))
}
```
### Navigate Into Directories
```go
// First, get the root level
musicLibrary, err := soundtouch.GetStoredMusicLibrary("device_account/0")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Find a directory to browse into
directories := musicLibrary.GetDirectories()
if len(directories) == 0 {
fmt.Println("No directories found")
return
}
// Navigate into the first directory
directory := directories[0]
fmt.Printf("Browsing into: %s\n", directory.GetDisplayName())
contents, err := soundtouch.NavigateContainer(
"STORED_MUSIC",
"device_account/0",
1, 100, // Get up to 100 items starting from position 1
directory.ContentItem,
)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Show what's inside
tracks := contents.GetTracks()
subdirs := contents.GetDirectories()
fmt.Printf("Found %d tracks and %d subdirectories\n", len(tracks), len(subdirs))
// List first few tracks
for i, track := range tracks[:min(5, len(tracks))] {
fmt.Printf("%d. %s", i+1, track.GetDisplayName())
if track.ArtistName != "" {
fmt.Printf(" - %s", track.ArtistName)
}
if track.AlbumName != "" {
fmt.Printf(" [%s]", track.AlbumName)
}
fmt.Println()
}
```
### Advanced Navigation with Pagination
```go
// Browse large collections with pagination
const pageSize = 50
startItem := 1
for {
response, err := soundtouch.Navigate("STORED_MUSIC", "device/0", startItem, pageSize)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
if len(response.Items) == 0 {
break // No more items
}
fmt.Printf("Page starting at %d: %d items\n", startItem, len(response.Items))
// Process this page
for _, item := range response.Items {
fmt.Printf(" %s (%s)\n", item.GetDisplayName(), item.Type)
}
// Move to next page
startItem += pageSize
// Stop if we've seen all items
if startItem > response.TotalItems {
break
}
}
```
## Station Search
### Basic Search
```go
// Search TuneIn for jazz stations
results, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations("jazz")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("Found %d total results for 'jazz'\n", results.GetResultCount())
// Show different types of results
songs := results.GetSongs()
artists := results.GetArtists()
stations := results.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("Songs: %d, Artists: %d, Stations: %d\n",
len(songs), len(artists), len(stations))
```
### Service-Specific Search
```go
// Search Pandora (requires account)
pandoraResults, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations("your_account", "Taylor Swift")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Show artists found
artists := pandoraResults.GetArtists()
for _, artist := range artists {
fmt.Printf("Artist: %s (Token: %s)\n", artist.Name, artist.Token)
if artist.Logo != "" {
fmt.Printf(" Artwork: %s\n", artist.GetArtworkURL())
}
}
// Search Spotify content
spotifyResults, err := soundtouch.SearchSpotifyContent("your_spotify_account", "Queen")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
songs := spotifyResults.GetSongs()
for _, song := range songs[:min(5, len(songs))] {
fmt.Printf("Song: %s\n", song.GetFullTitle())
}
```
### Search Result Analysis
```go
results, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations("account", "classic rock")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Analyze all results
for _, result := range results.GetAllResults() {
fmt.Printf("Name: %s, Token: %s\n", result.GetDisplayName(), result.Token)
// Determine result type
switch {
case result.IsSong():
fmt.Printf(" Type: Song by %s\n", result.Artist)
case result.IsArtist():
fmt.Printf(" Type: Artist\n")
case result.IsStation():
fmt.Printf(" Type: Station")
if result.Description != "" {
fmt.Printf(" - %s", result.Description)
}
fmt.Println()
}
}
```
## Station Management
### Adding Stations (Immediate Playback)
```go
// Search for content first
results, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations("your_account", "Led Zeppelin")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Find an artist to create a station from
artists := results.GetArtists()
if len(artists) == 0 {
fmt.Println("No artists found")
return
}
artist := artists[0]
stationName := artist.Name + " Radio"
// Add station - this immediately starts playing it!
err = soundtouch.AddStation("PANDORA", "your_account", artist.Token, stationName)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("✓ Added and now playing: %s\n", stationName)
// The station is now:
// 1. Added to your Pandora collection
// 2. Currently playing on the device
```
### Removing Stations
```go
// First, get existing stations
stations, err := soundtouch.GetPandoraStations("your_account")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Show current stations
fmt.Printf("Current stations (%d):\n", len(stations.Items))
for i, station := range stations.Items {
fmt.Printf("%d. %s\n", i+1, station.GetDisplayName())
}
// Remove a specific station (example: remove the first one)
if len(stations.Items) > 0 {
stationToRemove := stations.Items[0]
if stationToRemove.ContentItem != nil {
fmt.Printf("Removing: %s\n", stationToRemove.GetDisplayName())
err := soundtouch.RemoveStation(stationToRemove.ContentItem)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Failed to remove station: %v", err)
} else {
fmt.Println("✓ Station removed successfully")
}
}
}
```
### Station Collection Management
```go
// Get current collection
currentStations, err := soundtouch.GetPandoraStations("your_account")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
fmt.Printf("Current collection has %d stations\n", len(currentStations.Items))
// Search for new content
searchResults, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations("your_account", "indie rock")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
// Add top 3 artist stations
artists := searchResults.GetArtists()
for i, artist := range artists[:min(3, len(artists))] {
stationName := fmt.Sprintf("%s Radio", artist.Name)
fmt.Printf("Adding station %d: %s\n", i+1, stationName)
err := soundtouch.AddStation("PANDORA", "your_account", artist.Token, stationName)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Failed to add %s: %v", stationName, err)
continue
}
fmt.Printf("✓ Added: %s\n", stationName)
// Note: Each AddStation immediately starts playing that station
// You might want to pause between additions in a real app
}
fmt.Println("Station collection updated!")
```
## Complete Workflows
### Discover and Play Workflow
```go
func discoverAndPlayWorkflow(soundtouch *client.Client) {
fmt.Println("=== Discover and Play Workflow ===")
// Step 1: Search for content
searchTerm := "electronic music"
fmt.Printf("🔍 Searching for '%s'...\n", searchTerm)
results, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations(searchTerm)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
if results.IsEmpty() {
fmt.Println("❌ No results found")
return
}
// Step 2: Show options
stations := results.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("📻 Found %d stations:\n", len(stations))
for i, station := range stations[:min(5, len(stations))] {
fmt.Printf("%d. %s", i+1, station.GetDisplayName())
if station.Description != "" {
fmt.Printf(" - %s", station.Description)
}
fmt.Println()
}
// Step 3: Select and play (example: select first one)
if len(stations) > 0 {
selectedStation := stations[0]
fmt.Printf("🎵 Playing: %s\n", selectedStation.GetDisplayName())
// For services that support it, add the station to play it
if selectedStation.Token != "" {
err := soundtouch.AddStation("TUNEIN", "", selectedStation.Token, selectedStation.Name)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Could not add station: %v", err)
} else {
fmt.Println("✓ Station added and playing!")
}
}
}
}
```
### Library Organization Workflow
```go
func organizeLibraryWorkflow(soundtouch *client.Client, deviceAccount string) {
fmt.Println("=== Library Organization Workflow ===")
// Step 1: Explore library structure
fmt.Println("📂 Exploring music library...")
library, err := soundtouch.GetStoredMusicLibrary(deviceAccount)
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
directories := library.GetDirectories()
tracks := library.GetTracks()
fmt.Printf("📊 Library overview: %d directories, %d tracks\n",
len(directories), len(tracks))
// Step 2: Navigate into each directory
for _, dir := range directories[:min(3, len(directories))] {
fmt.Printf("\n📁 Exploring: %s\n", dir.GetDisplayName())
contents, err := soundtouch.NavigateContainer(
"STORED_MUSIC", deviceAccount, 1, 20, dir.ContentItem)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("❌ Failed to explore %s: %v", dir.GetDisplayName(), err)
continue
}
subTracks := contents.GetTracks()
subDirs := contents.GetDirectories()
fmt.Printf(" Contains: %d tracks, %d subdirectories\n",
len(subTracks), len(subDirs))
// Show some tracks
for i, track := range subTracks[:min(3, len(subTracks))] {
fmt.Printf(" %d. %s", i+1, track.GetDisplayName())
if track.ArtistName != "" {
fmt.Printf(" - %s", track.ArtistName)
}
fmt.Println()
}
}
fmt.Println("\n✓ Library exploration complete!")
}
```
### Multi-Service Content Discovery
```go
func multiServiceDiscovery(soundtouch *client.Client, accounts map[string]string) {
searchTerm := "jazz"
fmt.Printf("🔍 Searching '%s' across all services...\n", searchTerm)
// Search TuneIn (no account needed)
fmt.Println("\n📻 TuneIn Results:")
tuneInResults, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations(searchTerm)
if err != nil {
fmt.Printf("❌ TuneIn search failed: %v\n", err)
} else {
stations := tuneInResults.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("✓ Found %d TuneIn stations\n", len(stations))
for i, station := range stations[:min(3, len(stations))] {
fmt.Printf(" %d. %s\n", i+1, station.GetDisplayName())
}
}
// Search Pandora (if account available)
if pandoraAccount, ok := accounts["PANDORA"]; ok {
fmt.Println("\n🎵 Pandora Results:")
pandoraResults, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations(pandoraAccount, searchTerm)
if err != nil {
fmt.Printf("❌ Pandora search failed: %v\n", err)
} else {
artists := pandoraResults.GetArtists()
stations := pandoraResults.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("✓ Found %d artists, %d stations\n", len(artists), len(stations))
for i, artist := range artists[:min(2, len(artists))] {
fmt.Printf(" Artist: %s\n", artist.GetDisplayName())
}
}
}
// Search Spotify (if account available)
if spotifyAccount, ok := accounts["SPOTIFY"]; ok {
fmt.Println("\n🎼 Spotify Results:")
spotifyResults, err := soundtouch.SearchSpotifyContent(spotifyAccount, searchTerm)
if err != nil {
fmt.Printf("❌ Spotify search failed: %v\n", err)
} else {
songs := spotifyResults.GetSongs()
fmt.Printf("✓ Found %d songs\n", len(songs))
for i, song := range songs[:min(2, len(songs))] {
fmt.Printf(" Song: %s\n", song.GetFullTitle())
}
}
}
fmt.Println("\n✓ Multi-service discovery complete!")
}
```
## Error Handling
### Graceful Error Handling
```go
func robustNavigation(soundtouch *client.Client) error {
// Try multiple sources gracefully
sources := []string{"TUNEIN", "SPOTIFY", "STORED_MUSIC"}
for _, source := range sources {
fmt.Printf("Trying %s...\n", source)
response, err := soundtouch.Navigate(source, "", 1, 10)
if err != nil {
fmt.Printf("❌ %s failed: %v\n", source, err)
continue
}
if response.IsEmpty() {
fmt.Printf("⚠️ %s has no content\n", source)
continue
}
fmt.Printf("✓ %s available with %d items\n", source, response.TotalItems)
return nil
}
return fmt.Errorf("no sources available")
}
```
### Retry Logic
```go
func searchWithRetry(soundtouch *client.Client, maxRetries int) (*models.SearchStationResponse, error) {
var lastErr error
for attempt := 1; attempt <= maxRetries; attempt++ {
fmt.Printf("Search attempt %d/%d...\n", attempt, maxRetries)
results, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations("classical")
if err == nil {
return results, nil
}
lastErr = err
fmt.Printf("❌ Attempt %d failed: %v\n", attempt, err)
if attempt < maxRetries {
time.Sleep(time.Duration(attempt) * time.Second)
}
}
return nil, fmt.Errorf("search failed after %d attempts: %w", maxRetries, lastErr)
}
```
### Validation and Safety
```go
func safeStationManagement(soundtouch *client.Client, pandoraAccount string) {
// Always validate inputs
if pandoraAccount == "" {
log.Fatal("Pandora account required")
}
// Search safely
results, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations(pandoraAccount, "blues")
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(err)
}
if results.IsEmpty() {
fmt.Println("No results found")
return
}
// Check what we have before adding stations
artists := results.GetArtists()
if len(artists) == 0 {
fmt.Println("No artists found to create stations from")
return
}
// Get current stations to avoid duplicates
currentStations, err := soundtouch.GetPandoraStations(pandoraAccount)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Warning: Could not get current stations: %v", err)
}
// Create a map of existing station names
existingStations := make(map[string]bool)
for _, station := range currentStations.Items {
existingStations[station.GetDisplayName()] = true
}
// Add stations only if they don't exist
for _, artist := range artists[:min(2, len(artists))] {
stationName := artist.Name + " Radio"
if existingStations[stationName] {
fmt.Printf("⚠️ Station already exists: %s\n", stationName)
continue
}
fmt.Printf("Adding new station: %s\n", stationName)
err := soundtouch.AddStation("PANDORA", pandoraAccount, artist.Token, stationName)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("❌ Failed to add %s: %v", stationName, err)
} else {
fmt.Printf("✓ Added: %s\n", stationName)
}
}
}
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Check Source Availability
```go
// Always check what sources are available first
sources, err := soundtouch.GetSources()
if err != nil {
return err
}
// Check if TuneIn is ready
for _, source := range sources.SourceItem {
if source.Source == "TUNEIN" && source.Status.IsReady() {
// TuneIn is available
break
}
}
```
### 2. Use Pagination for Large Collections
```go
// For large libraries, use pagination
const batchSize = 50
func processLargeLibrary(soundtouch *client.Client, sourceAccount string) {
startItem := 1
for {
batch, err := soundtouch.Navigate("STORED_MUSIC", sourceAccount, startItem, batchSize)
if err != nil {
log.Printf("Error at position %d: %v", startItem, err)
break
}
if len(batch.Items) == 0 {
break // No more items
}
// Process this batch
processBatch(batch.Items)
startItem += batchSize
// Prevent infinite loops
if startItem > batch.TotalItems {
break
}
}
}
```
### 3. Handle Service-Specific Behavior
```go
func handleServiceDifferences(soundtouch *client.Client) {
// TuneIn: Usually no account needed
tuneInStations, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations("news")
if err == nil {
fmt.Printf("TuneIn: %d stations\n", len(tuneInStations.GetStations()))
}
// Pandora: Requires user account
pandoraResults, err := soundtouch.SearchPandoraStations("user_account", "rock")
if err == nil {
// Pandora returns artists you can create stations from
artists := pandoraResults.GetArtists()
fmt.Printf("Pandora: %d artists\n", len(artists))
}
// Spotify: Requires user account, returns tracks/playlists
spotifyResults, err := soundtouch.SearchSpotifyContent("spotify_user", "pop")
if err == nil {
songs := spotifyResults.GetSongs()
fmt.Printf("Spotify: %d songs\n", len(songs))
}
}
```
### 4. Implement User-Friendly Interfaces
```go
func userFriendlySearch(soundtouch *client.Client, searchTerm string) {
fmt.Printf("🔍 Searching for '%s'...\n", searchTerm)
results, err := soundtouch.SearchTuneInStations(searchTerm)
if err != nil {
fmt.Printf("❌ Search failed: %v\n", err)
return
}
if results.IsEmpty() {
fmt.Printf("😞 No results found for '%s'\n", searchTerm)
fmt.Println("💡 Try different search terms like:")
fmt.Println(" - Genre names: jazz, rock, classical")
fmt.Println(" - Artist names: Beatles, Mozart")
fmt.Println(" - Station types: news, talk, music")
return
}
stations := results.GetStations()
fmt.Printf("🎵 Found %d stations:\n", len(stations))
for i, station := range stations {
fmt.Printf("%d. 📻 %s", i+1, station.GetDisplayName())
if station.Description != "" {
fmt.Printf("\n %s", station.Description)
}
if station.GetArtworkURL() != "" {
fmt.Printf("\n 🎨 %s", station.GetArtworkURL())
}
fmt.Println()
}
}
```
### 5. Performance Considerations
```go
func efficientBrowsing(soundtouch *client.Client) {
// Use reasonable page sizes
const optimalPageSize = 25 // Good balance of network efficiency and memory usage
// Cache frequently accessed data
var cachedSources *models.Sources
getSources := func() (*models.Sources, error) {
if cachedSources == nil {
var err error
cachedSources, err = soundtouch.GetSources()
return cachedSources, err
}
return cachedSources, nil
}
// Use the cached sources
sources, err := getSources()
if err != nil {
return
}
// Process efficiently
for _, source := range sources.SourceItem {
if source.Status.IsReady() {
// Only browse ready sources
procesReadySource(soundtouch, source.Source, source.SourceAccount)
}
}
}
```
## API Reference
### Navigation Methods
| Method | Description | Parameters | Returns |
|--------|-------------|------------|---------|
| `Navigate()` | Browse content source | source, account, start, count | NavigateResponse |
| `NavigateWithMenu()` | Browse with menu/sort | source, account, menu, sort, start, count | NavigateResponse |
| `NavigateContainer()` | Browse into directory | source, account, start, count, container | NavigateResponse |
| `GetTuneInStations()` | Convenience for TuneIn | account | NavigateResponse |
| `GetPandoraStations()` | Convenience for Pandora | account | NavigateResponse |
| `GetStoredMusicLibrary()` | Convenience for stored music | account | NavigateResponse |
### Search Methods
| Method | Description | Parameters | Returns |
|--------|-------------|------------|---------|
| `SearchStation()` | Generic station search | source, account, term | SearchStationResponse |
| `SearchTuneInStations()` | Search TuneIn | term | SearchStationResponse |
| `SearchPandoraStations()` | Search Pandora | account, term | SearchStationResponse |
| `SearchSpotifyContent()` | Search Spotify | account, term | SearchStationResponse |
### Station Management Methods
| Method | Description | Parameters | Returns |
|--------|-------------|------------|---------|
| `AddStation()` | Add station (plays immediately) | source, account, token, name | error |
| `RemoveStation()` | Remove station from collection | contentItem | error |
### Response Helper Methods
#### NavigateResponse Methods
- `GetPlayableItems()` - Filter playable items
- `GetDirectories()` - Filter directories
- `GetTracks()` - Filter music tracks
- `GetStations()` - Filter radio stations
- `IsEmpty()` - Check if response has no items
#### SearchStationResponse Methods
- `GetSongs()` - Filter song results
- `GetArtists()` - Filter artist results
- `GetStations()` - Filter station results
- `GetAllResults()` - Get all results combined
- `GetResultCount()` - Count total results
- `HasResults()` - Check if any results found
- `IsEmpty()` - Check if no results
#### SearchResult Methods
- `IsSong()` - Check if result is a song
- `IsArtist()` - Check if result is an artist
- `IsStation()` - Check if result is a station
- `GetDisplayName()` - Get formatted name
- `GetFullTitle()` - Get name with artist (for songs)
- `GetArtworkURL()` - Get artwork/logo URL
### Common Source Types
| Source | Description | Account Required | Search Support |
|--------|-------------|------------------|----------------|
| `TUNEIN` | Internet radio stations | No | Yes |
| `PANDORA` | Pandora music service | Yes | Yes |
| `SPOTIFY` | Spotify music service | Yes | Yes |
| `STORED_MUSIC` | Local/network music | Device account | No |
| `BLUETOOTH` | Bluetooth audio input | No | No |
| `AUX` | Auxiliary input | No | No |
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
**"Source not available"**
- Check if the service is configured on your SoundTouch device
- Verify account credentials are set up properly
- Use `GetSources()` to see what's actually available
**"No results found"**
- Try broader search terms
- Check if the service is working (try via SoundTouch app)
- Verify account has access to content
**"AddStation failed"**
- Ensure the token is valid (from search results)
- Check that the service supports adding stations
- Verify account permissions
**Navigation timeouts**
- Large libraries may take time to browse
- Use smaller page sizes for better performance
- Implement timeout handling in your code
### Getting Help
For additional help:
- Check the SoundTouch device logs
- Test functionality via the official SoundTouch app
- Review network connectivity between client and device
- Examine the raw XML responses for debugging
---
*This guide covers the complete navigation and station management functionality. For preset management, see [PRESET-MANAGEMENT.md](PRESET-MANAGEMENT.md).*