
Quick Operation Table
| What to Do | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| 🎵 Play Music | Double-click a song in the file list |
| ⏹️ Stop Playing | Click the red "Stop" button at top-left |
| ⏮️ Previous Song | Click the "Prev" button on the left |
| ⏭️ Next Song | Click the "Next" button on the right |
| 🔊 Adjust Volume | Drag the slider at top-right |
| 🔒 Turn Off Screen | Click "Lock Screen" button at top-center |
| 👆 Turn On Screen | Touch anywhere on screen after it's off |
| 📱 Auto Play | Songs automatically play the next one when finished |
| 🎧 Plug Headphone | After plugging in 3.5mm headphone, sound automatically switches to headphone |
| 🔊 Unplug Headphone | After unplugging headphone, sound automatically switches to speaker |
Interface Guide
| Location | What's There | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Top-Left | Red "Stop" button | Stop playing (only shows when playing) |
| Top-Center | "Lock Screen" button | Turn screen off/on |
| Top-Right | Volume display and slider | Adjust volume level |
| Middle | Song name and progress bar | Shows the song being played |
| Middle | Colorful spectrum | Shows music rhythm (when playing) |
| Bottom | "Prev" button | Switch to previous song |
| Bottom | File list | Shows all songs |
| Bottom | "Next" button | Switch to next song |
Important Tips
✅ SD Card Required: Insert SD card before use
✅ File Location: MP3 files must be placed in the mp3 folder on the TF card
✅ Auto Play: Songs automatically play the next one when finished
✅ Screen Off: Music keeps playing when screen is off, touch screen to turn it on
✅ Double-Click to Play: Double-click a song in the file list to play
✅ Headphone Plug/Unplug: Sound automatically switches to headphone when plugged in, and to speaker when unplugged
Download & Burn the Firmware from M5Burner:
Device Type: Tab5
Search: WaveFlow Player For TAB5
It's that simple! Enjoy your music! 🎶
MP3 Conversion for WaveFlow Player
Problem: Some MP3 files may not play due to format issues.
Solution: Convert your files using FFmpeg.
Quick Steps:
1、Visit the official FFmpeg website and Install FFMpeg: https://ffmpeg.org/download.html
2、Download the Conversion Script from Github : https://github.com/musicaJack/M5Stack_Tab5_Converter/blob/main/mp3_convert.py
3、Place the Python script (mp3_convert.py) in the same directory with your MP3 files
4、Run the conversion script: python mp3_convert.py
5、Copy fixed mp3 files to TF Card in mp3 directory
PS:
Bonus: Picture Viewer Feature
Want to view Jpeg images?
The main menu includes a picture viewer app!
To view your photos:
Prepare Images: Convert your JPEG files to 1280x720 resolution in BASELINE format (a conversion script is available on GitHub)
*** Copy to TF Card: Place the converted JPEG files on your TF card, files must be placed in the mp3 folder on the TF card! ***
Swipe to Browse: From the main menu, open the picture viewer app, then simply swipe up or down on the right side of the screen to navigate through your photos.

