Automatic background music and ambiance control

Purpose

 1.1. Provide tailored background music and ambiance to enhance customer experience and drive longer in-store visits.
 1.2. Adjust in-store environment automatically based on customer volume, time of day, weather, or special events.
 1.3. Enable seamless onset/offset of music, scents, and lighting for optimal atmosphere with minimal staff involvement.
 1.4. Integrate multiple environment-influencing systems into one synchronized flow.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Store opening/closing hours as detected from scheduling software or smart locks.
 2.2. Real-time occupancy data from footfall sensors or Wi-Fi tracking.
 2.3. Weather data changes (e.g., rainy, sunny, hot).
 2.4. Retail promotions or special occasions scheduled via POS/calendar.
 2.5. Manual staff override from a dashboard or mobile app.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Spotify
  • API: Playback control (endpoint: /v1/me/player/play); queue curated playlist by time of day or mood.
 3.2. Sonos
  • Function: setVolume, playMusic (via Sonos Control API); configure zones and apply volume presets.
 3.3. Apple Music
  • API: Add resource to playback queue (endpoint: /v1/me/queue); start thematic playlists.
 3.4. Philips Hue
  • API: /lights/state; set ambient lighting scenes in sync with music tempo.
 3.5. LIFX
  • Endpoint: PUT /v1/lights/all/state; adjust color and brightness for ambiance matching music.
 3.6. Bose SoundTouch
  • Feature: play_preset; trigger genre, artist, or mood presets on specific speakers.
 3.7. AromaTech
  • Function: Device scheduling API; activate or adjust scent diffusers by occupancy or mode.
 3.8. Ecobee
  • API: setClimate; fine-tune temperature corresponding to crowd size or weather.
 3.9. IFTTT
  • Service: Webhooks and multi-platform routines; trigger music/ambiance flows from sensor input.
 3.10. Zapier
  • App: Schedule or sensor triggers to control music streaming, lighting, and scent devices.
 3.11. Google Assistant
  • Routine: integrate with speakers/lights for scheduled ambiance adjustments via voice or schedule.
 3.12. Amazon Alexa
  • Skill: Smart Home Group routines; orchestrate devices by time or voice prompt.
 3.13. Bose Music
  • API: Stream music preset for space or promotion, integrate with occupancy sensors.
 3.14. Samsung SmartThings
  • Automation: Scene routines; change environment settings based on time/events.
 3.15. Crestron
  • Module: Event scheduling and occupancy-based environmental presets.
 3.16. Logitech Harmony
  • Activity: “Store Open” and “Store Close” for coordinated music and lighting.
 3.17. Bluesound
  • API: Playback and group control for music zoning in large acrylic supply stores.
 3.18. Mood Media
  • Function: Scheduling music content delivery for business hours and playlists by segment.
 3.19. Pandora for Business
  • API: Set stations/playlists to match active in-store promotions.
 3.20. Savant
  • Scene: Automated scene control for synchronized sound, lighting, and climate.
 3.21. xImplementation of Audio Pro Business
  • API: Broadcast audio messaging and music based on crowd level or event status.

Benefits

 4.1. Streamlines staff workload by automating music and ambiance management.
 4.2. Ensures consistently engaging and on-brand environment for customers.
 4.3. Adapts ambiance dynamically to real-time events and environmental changes.
 4.4. Enhances customer satisfaction, dwell time, and potentially increases purchase rates.
 4.5. Reduces energy and resource use by optimizing lighting and scents to occupancy.