Communication routes based on low power operation

摘要

Embodiments are provided for utilizing direct and non-direct communication routes based low power operation. A playback device determines that it should enter a low power mode, where the playback device is part of a networked media system. The playback device identifies at least one additional playback device that is part of the networked media system, where the playback device is configured to communicate with the at least one additional playback device via a first route and a second route. The playback device informs the at least one additional playback device not to utilize the first route with the playback device and enters the low power mode. The playback device periodically receives a message from a master device, where the master device is part of the networked media system. Based on the message, the playback device exits the low power mode.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
determining, by a first playback device, that the first playback device should enter a low power mode, wherein the first playback device is part of a networked media system; based on the determination:
identifying, by the first playback device, at least one additional playback device that is part of the networked media system, wherein the first playback device is configured to communicate with the at least one additional playback device via (i) a first route, and (ii) a second route;informing, by the first playback device, the at least one additional playback device not to utilize the first route with the first playback device;entering, by the first playback device, the low power mode; andwhile the first playback device is in the low power mode:
periodically receiving, by the first playback device, a message from a master device, wherein the master device is part of the networked media system; andbased on the message, exiting, by the first playback device, the low power mode.