diff --git a/templates/mpd/mpd.conf.j2 b/templates/mpd/mpd.conf.j2
index d99b7d4..af43ed2 100644
--- a/templates/mpd/mpd.conf.j2
+++ b/templates/mpd/mpd.conf.j2
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ audio_output {
   dsd     "yes"
 }
 
+audio_output {
+  type    "fifo"
+  name    "my_fifo"
+  path    "/tmp/mpd.fifo"
+}
+
 input {
   enabled   "no"
   plugin    "tidal"
diff --git a/templates/mpd/ncmpcpp/config.j2 b/templates/mpd/ncmpcpp/config.j2
index f532ff1..865a549 100644
--- a/templates/mpd/ncmpcpp/config.j2
+++ b/templates/mpd/ncmpcpp/config.j2
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ connected_message_on_startup = no
 
 display_bitrate = yes
 
+visualizer_data_source = "/tmp/mpd.fifo"
+visualizer_output_name = "my_fifo"
+visualizer_in_stereo = "yes"
+visualizer_type = "spectrum"
+visualizer_look = "+|"
+
 ############## Theme ###################
 
 user_interface = classic