Example Code for Arduino-FullFunction
Last revision 2026/01/24
This example shows all the functions of library for DFPlayer. Includes volume control, EQ settings, play modes, and more.
Software Preparation
Arduino IDE (version not specified). Download link: Arduino Software.
DFRobotDFPlayerMini library. Download link: DFRobotDFPlayerMini.
Wiring Diagram

The order you copy the mp3 into micro SD card will affect the order mp3 played , which means play(1) function will play the first mp3 copied into micro SD card.
For Mac User
If you are using macOS to copy MP3 files, the system may automatically generate hidden files such as ._0001.mp3. The module may treat these as valid MP3 files, which can cause playback issues.
To remove these hidden files, run the following command in Terminal:
dot_clean /Volumes/<SDVolumeName>
Replacewith the name of your SD card volume.
The folder name needs to be mp3, placed under the SD card root directory, and the mp3 file name needs to be 4 digits, for example, "0001.mp3", placed under the mp3 folder.
If you want to name it in Both English and Chinese, you can add it after the number, for example, "0001hello.mp3" or "0001后来.mp3".
Sample Code
/***************************************************
DFPlayer - A Mini MP3 Player For Arduino
<https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1121.html>
***************************************************
This example shows the all the function of library for DFPlayer.
Created 2016-12-07
By [Angelo qiao]([email protected])
GNU Lesser General Public License.
See <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/> for details.
All above must be included in any redistribution
****************************************************/
/***********Notice and Trouble shooting***************
1.Connection and Diagram can be found here
<https://www.dfrobot.com/wiki/index.php/DFPlayer_Mini_SKU:DFR0299#Connection_Diagram>
2.This code is tested on Arduino Uno, Leonardo, Mega boards.
****************************************************/
#include "Arduino.h"
#include "DFRobotDFPlayerMini.h"
#if (defined(ARDUINO_AVR_UNO) || defined(ESP8266)) // Using a soft serial port
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial softSerial(/*rx =*/10, /*tx =*/11);
#define FPSerial softSerial
#else
#define FPSerial Serial1
#endif
DFRobotDFPlayerMini myDFPlayer;
void printDetail(uint8_t type, int value);
void setup()
{
#if (defined ESP32)
FPSerial.begin(9600, SERIAL_8N1, /*rx =*/D3, /*tx =*/D2);
#else
FPSerial.begin(9600);
#endif
Serial.begin(115200);
Serial.println();
Serial.println(F("DFRobot DFPlayer Mini Demo"));
Serial.println(F("Initializing DFPlayer ... (May take 3~5 seconds)"));
if (!myDFPlayer.begin(FPSerial, /*isACK = */true, /*doReset = */true)) { //Use serial to communicate with mp3.
Serial.println(F("Unable to begin:"));
Serial.println(F("1.Please recheck the connection!"));
Serial.println(F("2.Please insert the SD card!"));
while(true);
}
Serial.println(F("DFPlayer Mini online."));
myDFPlayer.setTimeOut(500); //Set serial communictaion time out 500ms
//----Set volume----
myDFPlayer.volume(10); //Set volume value (0~30).
myDFPlayer.volumeUp(); //Volume Up
myDFPlayer.volumeDown(); //Volume Down
//----Set different EQ----
myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_NORMAL);
// myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_POP);
// myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_ROCK);
// myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_JAZZ);
// myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_CLASSIC);
// myDFPlayer.EQ(DFPLAYER_EQ_BASS);
//----Set device we use SD as default----
// myDFPlayer.outputDevice(DFPLAYER_DEVICE_U_DISK);
myDFPlayer.outputDevice(DFPLAYER_DEVICE_SD);
// myDFPlayer.outputDevice(DFPLAYER_DEVICE_AUX);
// myDFPlayer.outputDevice(DFPLAYER_DEVICE_SLEEP);
// myDFPlayer.outputDevice(DFPLAYER_DEVICE_FLASH);
//----Mp3 control----
// myDFPlayer.sleep(); //sleep
// myDFPlayer.reset(); //Reset the module
// myDFPlayer.enableDAC(); //Enable On-chip DAC
// myDFPlayer.disableDAC(); //Disable On-chip DAC
// myDFPlayer.outputSetting(true, 15); //output setting, enable the output and set the gain to 15
//----Mp3 play----
myDFPlayer.next(); //Play next mp3
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.previous(); //Play previous mp3
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.play(1); //Play the first mp3
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.loop(1); //Loop the first mp3
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.pause(); //pause the mp3
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.start(); //start the mp3 from the pause
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.playFolder(15, 4); //play specific mp3 in SD:/15/004.mp3; Folder Name(1~99); File Name(1~255)
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.enableLoopAll(); //loop all mp3 files.
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.disableLoopAll(); //stop loop all mp3 files.
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.playMp3Folder(4); //play specific mp3 in SD:/MP3/0004.mp3; File Name(0~65535)
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.advertise(3); //advertise specific mp3 in SD:/ADVERT/0003.mp3; File Name(0~65535)
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.stopAdvertise(); //stop advertise
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.playLargeFolder(2, 999); //play specific mp3 in SD:/02/004.mp3; Folder Name(1~10); File Name(1~1000)
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.loopFolder(5); //loop all mp3 files in folder SD:/05.
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.randomAll(); //Random play all the mp3.
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.enableLoop(); //enable loop.
delay(1000);
myDFPlayer.disableLoop(); //disable loop.
delay(1000);
//----Read imformation----
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readState()); //read mp3 state
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readVolume()); //read current volume
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readEQ()); //read EQ setting
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readFileCounts()); //read all file counts in SD card
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readCurrentFileNumber()); //read current play file number
Serial.println(myDFPlayer.readFileCountsInFolder(3)); //read file counts in folder SD:/03
}
void loop()
{
static unsigned long timer = millis();
if (millis() - timer > 3000) {
timer = millis();
myDFPlayer.next(); //Play next mp3 every 3 second.
}
if (myDFPlayer.available()) {
printDetail(myDFPlayer.readType(), myDFPlayer.read()); //Print the detail message from DFPlayer to handle different errors and states.
}
}
void printDetail(uint8_t type, int value){
switch (type) {
case TimeOut:
Serial.println(F("Time Out!"));
break;
case WrongStack:
Serial.println(F("Stack Wrong!"));
break;
case DFPlayerCardInserted:
Serial.println(F("Card Inserted!"));
break;
case DFPlayerCardRemoved:
Serial.println(F("Card Removed!"));
break;
case DFPlayerCardOnline:
Serial.println(F("Card Online!"));
break;
case DFPlayerUSBInserted:
Serial.println("USB Inserted!");
break;
case DFPlayerUSBRemoved:
Serial.println("USB Removed!");
break;
case DFPlayerPlayFinished:
Serial.print(F("Number:"));
Serial.print(value);
Serial.println(F(" Play Finished!"));
break;
case DFPlayerError:
Serial.print(F("DFPlayerError:"));
switch (value) {
case Busy:
Serial.println(F("Card not found"));
break;
case Sleeping:
Serial.println(F("Sleeping"));
break;
case SerialWrongStack:
Serial.println(F("Get Wrong Stack"));
break;
case CheckSumNotMatch:
Serial.println(F("Check Sum Not Match"));
break;
case FileIndexOut:
Serial.println(F("File Index Out of Bound"));
break;
case FileMismatch:
Serial.println(F("Cannot Find File"));
break;
case Advertise:
Serial.println(F("In Advertise"));
break;
default:
break;
}
break;
default:
break;
}
}
If a "buzzing" noise occurs when using the DFPlayer Mini, it is recommended to connect a 1KΩ resistor in series between the Rx pin of the DFPlayer Mini and the Tx pin of the controller.
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