Option to disable built-in WiFi, when Sonos is used as a single device.

How strange that this intelligent request is not even under consideration by what would appear to be an open-minded company. This would be a simple functionality to accommodate those who prefer wired networking with one or many devices for any number of reasons... and it would not hurt the bottom line one bit. I mean only to say that this system I JUST PURCHASED which is neither TRULY Airplay compatible as advertised NOR CAPABLE of turning off a function I don't actually want or need is super, super easy to return considering the premium one pays to own a Sonos and the wave of competitors waiting at your front door.
No, I am hardly an "intern" (LOL!) and I do not work for Sonos. However, an accusation of me working for Sonos is where I bow out, for in my experience the conversation goes downhill fast when the messenger is attacked instead of the message. Cheers! Enjoy what ever competitve system you find.

How strange that this intelligent request is not even under consideration by what would appear to be an open-minded company. This would be a simple functionality to accommodate those who prefer wired networking with one or many devices for any number of reasons... and it would not hurt the bottom line one bit. I mean only to say that this system I JUST PURCHASED which is neither TRULY Airplay compatible as advertised NOR CAPABLE of turning off a function I don't actually want or need is super, super easy to return considering the premium one pays to own a Sonos and the wave of competitors waiting at your front door.
Yet you lurk on these boards and engage in a conversation that doesn't acknowledge a concern or desire from a new customer? I have an issue about the wifi yet you jump on "wave of competitors" comment like a paid shill? My friend, if you're compensated for your cheerleading, you're not doing anyone any favors.

Sonos, can you provide some insight as to why this idea is not being considered, considering it has been raised so many times in the forums? Many of us are concerned about needless radio waves, especially when we have them hardwired with ethernet, and would like to have a unit in our bedrooms. Although the dury is out as to whether there is any long term impact, there is nothing wrong with 'better safe than sorry'. I currently will not put a unit in my bedroom even though i would like to, for this reason. This is a basic software fix with a single check box in the settings menu, and seems like such a simple thing. Not really sure why the community is being ignored on this issue, considering we see it as a potential health issue.

How about this senario: Put this option under the room configuration menu: Disable wireless when the ethernet port has an active connection? That way if I accidentaly activated this checkbox I could always connect to the device wirelessly when no ethernet cable is plugged in.

I would also like to see this feature enables . . we constantly do racks with 10-12 Sonos' as well as whole houses with individual systems. There are cases where the systems are too far for reliable wireless but will catch it from time to time . . meaning if we hardwire (which we normally have the option to and prefer) the connect/connect:amp/bridge will create a network storm and bring down the network. this has happened on several jobsites and it is a PITA to force the client to needlessly hide a bridge somewhere when it is sitting right nest to an ethernet jack. Please let us have the option to disable in some advanced menu. (enable it by default for normal users + compatibility with adding more zones). Also, I miss having the ability to choose a channel. We used to keep Sonos' on Channel 11 and force our access points to auto select between channels 1-8.

I would also like to see this feature enables . . we constantly do racks with 10-12 Sonos' as well as whole houses with individual systems. There are cases where the systems are too far for reliable wireless but will catch it from time to time . . meaning if we hardwire (which we normally have the option to and prefer) the connect/connect:amp/bridge will create a network storm and bring down the network. this has happened on several jobsites and it is a PITA to force the client to needlessly hide a bridge somewhere when it is sitting right nest to an ethernet jack. Please let us have the option to disable in some advanced menu. (enable it by default for normal users + compatibility with adding more zones). Also, I miss having the ability to choose a channel. We used to keep Sonos' on Channel 11 and force our access points to auto select between channels 1-8.
You can still set the channel, they have not eliminated it.

I too would like this feature to be enabled and supported - as I too like to limit wireless activity in my house and will not have a Sonos unit in my bedroom for similar reasons above. There are unsupported techniques to achieve this, I just don't understand why this is not a simple option/tick box in the preferences.

I am also sure that people how can afford the SONOS components will have invested in wire solutions like I have. I don't want to have my home with little kids as a massive electro smoke house. Please make sure you have a software option ready soon.

Furthermore - I would also like to suggest to have a power on/off on the devices. It can be that we try to safe energy all the time and have power safing light bulbs and then have all those devices on while we are not even at home. Wake-up on LAN might be a first step...or just a normal on/off. I have manually added this on the power cord.

Thanks for your consideration to make a fabulous product even better!

Dear Sonos
I would like to see the feature of turning off the wireless net especially over night within a timerange I can define, like many users do use this on there NAS systems or with the normal WLAN in there homes. Especespecially with the introduction of the beloved Play:1 you step more and more in our bath- and bedrooms - private areas. People would see these areas free of WLAN - as many others said "better save than sorry"
So please consider and implement this feature for all equipments - Bridge too
Thanks in advance

If an Idea's status changes we will reflect it within the original request. There will be no need to open a new Idea.
Dear Mike. Any news the those requests? I stronly beleive that you guys would make a big difference to other products on the markets and as suggested by Christoph. This could also be a market differentiator for your company and show that you really care.
KR

Andreas