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Looks like we may lose our networked libraries with next big update? NAS drive?

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I could be wrong on this but maybe someone on this list can answer it. You will need to know some basic info on my SONOS system so I posted below..

I mostly use my personal music library that is located on a solid state drive via my ethernet wifi connected network. I have a Apple Ethernet-wi-fi router that has an USB input on it. My SS drive with over 39,000 tracks on it (also my Apple itunes AKA Music drive) is connected to that same router. My SONOS components grab my music from that SS drive.

With this upcoming software update it sounds like I (anyone with a similar hook up) will lose access to their connected drives??? I will lose of all my own paid for music on that drive. So one questions since I’m not quite a computer nut is… Is the way I have my SS drive connected to the router via USB considered a NAS drive?? Will I lose access to that drive if I do the update?

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From the various announcements/accounts/posts/articles that I’ve read online, it seems to me that in general terms, as long as the local library is being shared over the LAN using the SMB v2 (or higher) protocol, the local library tracks will still be accessible/playable in the new Sonos App, post May 7th.

My own NAS box shares supports those versions of the protocol, so I’m not expecting too much to change, but it seems the local library is not going to be searchable within the new App, (I’m presuming it’s going to be like the ‘new’ search in the current S2 App, but with no option to switch to the ‘classic’ search).

I’m slightly disappointed by not having the option to search my local NAS library, but presume I will still be able to playback from the library using my own .m3u playlists and be able to browse the library by Artist, Album etc. in which case, the changes will not affect me too much.

I do currently have the Plex/iBroadcast services too and my local library has been uploaded to Apple iCloud - so I think I should have plenty of options to playback ALL, one way, or another.

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rwrgeo

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My WD My Book World dating from I think around 2010 seems to be still working post update, despite my new Windows 11 laptop telling me it can’t access it due to it using SMB v1. So possibly the restriction isn’t here yet?

I can’t find any settings in the NAS interface that suggests moving from v1 is a possibility.

Assuming I will lose access I need to decide if I will get a new compatible NAS or rely on streaming and accept airplay for local play back. Partly depends where Sonos gets to with adding features back into the new app - currently it’s not great for those with local libraries.

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Darknessangel

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Sooo... They plan to goad everyone with private files to their Sonos cloud. And then they'll tell you that you have to pay to access your own files.

I have to sell my Sonos setup.

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Ken_Griffiths

Sooo... They plan to goad everyone with private files to their Sonos cloud. And then they'll tell you that you have to pay to access your own files.

I have to sell my Sonos setup.

Can’t see that ever being the case - you would only need the index (text file) uploaded in any event and even that seems pointless - it’s not like anyone is looking for ‘remote’ access to their music? So your comment is not making too much sense to me as the users library is usually for local use. For remote services, everyone can use Plex, Emby, iBroadcast etc.

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Ken_s

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As of the last update I can confirm that I can no longer access over 100GB of music on my NAS at home. Thanks Sonos, thanks a fecking bunch. Now makes my 5 zone Sonos virtually worthless.

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Ken_Griffiths

As of the last update I can confirm that I can no longer access over 100GB of music on my NAS at home. Thanks Sonos, thanks a fecking bunch. Now makes my 5 zone Sonos virtually worthless.

What sharing protocol are you using for the local library?

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Ken_s

Lyricist III

As of the last update I can confirm that I can no longer access over 100GB of music on my NAS at home. Thanks Sonos, thanks a fecking bunch. Now makes my 5 zone Sonos virtually worthless.

What sharing protocol are you using for the local library?

SMBv3

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Ken_Griffiths

As of the last update I can confirm that I can no longer access over 100GB of music on my NAS at home. Thanks Sonos, thanks a fecking bunch. Now makes my 5 zone Sonos virtually worthless.

What sharing protocol are you using for the local library?

SMBv3

It should work, that’s if you had/have it wirking with your S2 App - unless you’ve perhaps exceeded other library limitations. If the issue persists, you may need to speak with Sonos Support about it. Here is their link:

https://support.sonos.com/s/contact

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Ken_s

Lyricist III

As of the last update I can confirm that I can no longer access over 100GB of music on my NAS at home. Thanks Sonos, thanks a fecking bunch. Now makes my 5 zone Sonos virtually worthless.

What sharing protocol are you using for the local library?

SMBv3

It should work, that’s if you had/have it wirking with your S2 App - unless you’ve perhaps exceeded other library limitations. If the issue persists, you may need to speak with Sonos Support about it. Here is their link:

https://support.sonos.com/s/contact

It worked just fine right up to the update. I have reverted back to the old version of the app for now.

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Talkien

Enthusiast I

Luckily I can access my files on the nas. Searching for music is horrible.

as in the previous releases you could search on album, artist etc and would get result from your nas and streaming services.

now I have only result from streaming services.

Not the way forward Sonos!

Its a huge step back this release, no more timers, no more sleep timer, and difficult to access local stored music. Local music can’t be searched by input only by scrolling….

Thanks sonos

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Sarge_72

Avid Contributor I

When is this being fixed? I can’t imagine the inability to search files the app can see on a persons LAN is intended?

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