Power On Media Player entity when Selected in the Music Assistant UI

[Ltek]

FR>> user option in the UI to power-on and off a media_player entity when it is 'selected' or deselected in the MA UI

Workarounds = none. While most Media Player entities already have on/off capabilities in Home Assistant, Music Assistant doesnt have an exposed method that can be used as a trigger (an entity state = "player selected", etc); so there is no way to create a home assistant automation to do this.

Use Cases>>

1. AVR and amps take a few seconds to boot and be ready to receive/send audio. In order not to miss the music, the AVR/amp needs to be on prior to the audio stream starting

2. Many people have the audio device hidden in a cabinet or out of reach. Especially automation people since the automation should handle everything and the device should never need to be physically touched or a physical remote ever be used.

MA is extensive and elegantly done but this basic automation feature is missing, and would be a welcome addition to make it a true automated solution. Thank you