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May 2, 2024 10:24 PM UTC
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Looks like we may lose our networked libraries with next big update? NAS drive?

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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    Ken_Griffiths
    Ken_GriffithsAnswer
    May 2, 2024 11:53 PM UTC

    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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    Dandyhorse
    Trending Lyricist I
    May 10, 2024 12:33 PM UTC

    Just shuffle a share on my NAS seems impossible. Does anyone know if that still goes?

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    Dandyhorse
    Trending Lyricist I
    May 10, 2024 12:50 PM UTC

    SONOS doesn't show the tags anymore, I can only play one song at the time, this is an outrage SONOS. At least make the old app available again. If this continues, I will sell my equipment and change brand. I suggest everyone here complaining will do so.

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      Dandyhorse
      Trending Lyricist I
      May 10, 2024 3:06 PM UTC

      The next few days I will research the possibility to start a class action against SONOS for deveiving its customers. This is an absotute outrage.

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        lonestay
        Trending Lyricist I
        May 11, 2024 7:49 PM UTC

        A work round for personal libraries on a NAS drive, is to plug a Bluetooth receiver into the line in and connect your library that way . I have one attached to a play 5 and then you can send the track to whatever speaker, group you wish. It's a slight faff but it does work .

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        raschmo
        Lyricist I
        May 12, 2024 9:41 AM UTC

        Perhaps a workaround for some who have spend thousands of dollars and don’t mind to spend another 1k: Use ROON. Perfectly integrates streaming services (Tidal, Qobuz, no Spotify) and local files. Can use all sonos devices (and better ones) as output.

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        Dandyhorse
        Trending Lyricist I
        May 12, 2024 10:03 AM UTC

        Thanks for trying to find solutions @lonestay and @raschmo. Really appreciate it. The thing here is however that people are trying to find workarounds for problems that Sonos caused. And in my opinion, there was no need to do this. In the case of a Bluetooth receiver, there will be quality loss. In the case of Roon, why not invest your 1k in Bluesound? A system that is more future proof than Sonos. And a company that has the best interest of audio lovers at heart.

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          raschmo
          Lyricist I
          May 12, 2024 10:10 AM UTC

          @Dandyhorse surely there are many options but I don’t know if you can preserve your investment in Sonos products when switching to Bluesound. I can however confirm this for Roon. I personally have invested a lot in the last 15 years and won’t pay one more cent on Sonos equipment.

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            Dandyhorse
            Trending Lyricist I
            May 12, 2024 10:22 AM UTC

            Same here @raschmo. We're about to refurbish, had plans to mount speakers in the ceiling of the kitchen and bathrooms. But I'm glad Sonos announces this now, and show it's a total unreliable company. There won't be more Sonos speakers, there will be less speakers. If I cannot trust Sonos in the long term, they force me to switch system. That is a destruction of capital, you're right. But investing more in Sonos would mean a further destruction of capital with no perspective.

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              touchmypenguinagain
              Lyricist II
              May 13, 2024 1:04 AM UTC

              This is infuriating! You invest in all the equipment: $2,500 on Sonos speakers; $200+ on a NAS drive; $100+ on the Sonos WiFi Booster, etc - then they just strip you of fundamental functionality over night.

               

              I have a Spotify account, but a good quarter of my music isn't avaliable on there. Plus that's not what I signed up for - that's not what you sold me Sonos!

               

              This is why people don't want "smart devices", as you wake up and the book or film you paid for is removed from your device, or you can no longer listen to the music that you've been listening to for 8+ years on this exact same set up…

              Won't be buying or recommending Sonos equipment going forward. 

               

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                touchmypenguinagain
                Lyricist II
                May 13, 2024 1:54 AM UTC

                . -Uninstalled the latest version of the app.

                 

                -Installed the old archived version of the app (I'll be backing this up on my laptop, NAS drive, etc). Link here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/sonos-inc/sonos-for-android/sonos-for-android-16-1-release/#downloads. 

                 

                -Turned off Sonos' updates in their app. 

                 

                -Turned off auto updates for Android apps in the Google Play store. 

                 

                -All working well again with access to the music on my NAS drive. 

                 

                -Will never recommend Sonos again...

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