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Talk about Sonos S1 and S2 Controller apps for mobile, and the desktop app. This is also the place to talk about partner apps, Airplay, and direct control.

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Edward R
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Sonos Controller Software Downloads

Trying to find where to download the Sonos Controller Software?  The Sonos software is available on our support page and you can find direct...
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AlbhyContributor I
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Remove a group

I want to remove a couple of groups. I never use them and sometimes they are on by accident. How do i remove a group? I can't find it anywhere.

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ratty
7 years ago
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DevoSonosContributor I
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Controller says it needs update, but won't

I am adding a play 1 to my system and doing so under settings, add speaker, it then shows that controller needs to be update, select button for update controller, which brings me to the App Store for Sonos app (even though I am running the sonos app (ver 7) on my iPhone (10.1.1), I hit open and it appears to open my sonos app on my phone, then I try to go to settings and add speaker all over again and it goes thru the exact same process (a do loop), help?

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7 years ago
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sergiobContributor I
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Sonos have one of the worst music apps I have never seen in a desktop

The visual aspects and the options are very poors and the way it manages the library is the worst intuitive and usable ways to run...Please tell SONOS if you are agree.

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7 years ago
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mhutchzEnthusiast I
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Teleconference app for Sonos

Is there a teleconference app for Sonos? There are microphones in some Play speakers but not in the Play:1 which instead could use the linked iPhone or Android device microphone, with all sound coming from the Sonos speaker. Could be a whole new business model for Sonos. Is this a good idea? Let me know if you want to use my idea (invention).

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MikeV
7 years ago
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dr.philContributor I
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Direct Tidal control?

I see that Spotify now has the possibility to play directly from the app without the need to start the Sonos app. Are there any plans to make this possible in Tidal? If so, when? If not, guess I am switching to Spotify...

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jgatie
7 years ago
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HannoAvid Contributor I
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How I built my own CR-200 replacement: A single-purpose Sonos controller device based on Android

Hi, I just wanted to share this little info for others here. Our kids used to run to us parents all the time in order to choose the music or audio books for them in their room. So we figured out they needed their own Sonos controller. For obvious reasons, we didn't want to give them a full smartphone to do this. Here's what we did: - find an outdated Android phone without a SIM card - preferably one that is supported by Cyanogenmod or a similar alternative firmware - install the opengapps nano package (Cyanogenmod explains it in their wiki) to get Google Play - install the Sonos controller app via Google Play - enable immersive mode for the Sonos app in Cyanogenmod's settings - turn off the "double powerbutton tap starts camera" option in Cyanogenmod's settings - install Mobilock Kiosk Lockdown app via Google Play - in Mobilock, you can set the Sonos app to be started automatically - once running, remove any other app except Mobilock and Sonos from the app switcher We had a Nexus 4

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7 years ago
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davidmcwContributor I
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One speaker: Multiple groups

I think I have seen some other posts about grouping individual speakers into multiple groups. Oddly enough, I bought into the Sonos Koolaid, happily, and now I have a Sonos:5 and a few Sonos:1's, and want to group some of them into "front of house" and all of them into "the whole house" and target each group with music/radio/etc. Sadly, I think this is impossible? Or is it not? Google Audio Cast seems brand-new in comparison, but seems to support this out of the box. I'm now wondering if I should be selling my Sonos speakers to switch, which is inconvenient :/ I do hope I am missing something obvious here :/

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6 years ago
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hideNseekContributor I
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getting sonos desktop controller has stopped working on windows 7 64bit

hi like the title says. anyway to make it work? ive tried to restart my PC but its still not working. thanks.

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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Injun513Contributor I
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7.0 update sucks

I have read the other threads and called sonos support, I know it's not my network after 3 years of zero issues I cannot play 2 songs in a row Very frustrated

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6 years ago
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rich5050ukContributor II
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Trueplay - Why are android uses having to wait so long to have this feature?

My understanding is this was initially released only for apple products, because of the variety and varying quality of microphones used by android phone manufactures. Surely the simple solution to this problem is to use an external microphone, that plugs into the headphone or micro USB port. SONOS could either create one, and make money by selling it. Or team up with third parties currently producing these microphones, and get licensing money from certified Trueplay compatible microphones.

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7 years ago
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static_auContributor I
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Reset remote control

Hi All, I am new to Sonos, yesterday I set it up for the first time and was prompted to configure a remote, which I did. As I was new to the system I configured the remote, volume up, volume down etc... was not the correct thing to do but it worked. I wanted to change the remote and the controls, so I reprogrammed the remote and selected "Replace Current Control" which allowed me to reconfigure the remote. i.e. press up button, then up 3 times. Then press down button and down button 3 times and finally the mute button. That's when i realised I didn't program the mute button correctly. Now when I tried to "Replace Current Control" again, at the first press of the up button, the software states that it's finished the configuration of the remote and ends. I have reset the system (holding play/pause on power up) and run through the setup wizard, but when go to add the remote, the first press of the up button, the software states that it's finished the configuration of the remote.

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Max P
7 years ago
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Jared11981Contributor I
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Two phones

How do I connect two different phones

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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steviemarContributor I
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How to keep your Sonos system private?

How to setup Sonos so others with controllers can't access your system

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Chris
7 years ago
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Charles DTContributor I
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Phone call

Any possibility to have an optionnal switch to mute the Sonos music when the iphone rings and is answered. The volume controls are not accessible when the iphone rings and I have to run ouside the house to answer the phone with a customer on the line... Would it be possible to have a switch to auto mute the Sonos when I answer a phone call?

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5 years ago
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4richardstandContributor I
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Google Wifi and iOS Controller

Hello. Today I swapped out my netgear router for a new Google Wifi system. I kept the network name the same. Every other network device in the house worked correctly with no changes. The Sonos controller on my mac works fine, as does my old touchscreen sonos controller, and so does the Sonos App on my android phone. However, none of my Ios devices (ipad or iphoe) work. It can not find the system and when I hit the buttons for it to connect it doesn't do anything. The android device found the system immediately with no issues. It feels like this is an Ios issue and not a sonos network issue, but looking for help. Thanks.

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5 years ago
Ryan S
Ryan SRetired Sonos Staff
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Control4 Integration with Sonos 7.0

On December 6th we released Sonos version 7.0 and added a new registration method for Sonos systems that enables the listener to play music from Spotify straight to Sonos. As a result of the changes, this update also broke an unofficial Control4 integration with Sonos. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause some users of both Control4 and Sonos. If you’ve already updated your system and are unable to play to Sonos via Control4, you can still use the Sonos App on any [url=https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/127]compatible device[/url]. If you’re a Spotify subscriber, you can now also use the [url=https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4137/]Spotify app[/url] to control what’s playing. We are in talks with Control4 on potential solutions and will provide updates here as they become available.

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Turn_it_upAvid Contributor I
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Remove Sonos speakers from Spotify Connect

Anyone know of a way to remove Sonos speakers from Spotify connect? I added them today and ever since there has been some funky stuff going on. I would like to undo that mistake but of course there seems to be no straight forward way to do it. Thanks.

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7 years ago
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ladytafferContributor I
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Can't install the Sonos App on my Mac for Sierra

I just upgraded to Sierra on my Mac and want to install the Sonos App. Nothing happens. It looks like in Sierra the third party install option is not available. There has to be another way to install it. Would like to stream music from my Mac. Currently it does work on my iPhone. Please help.

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6 years ago
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claraclareContributor I
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TV remote - changing group volume

I have a semi open-plan living area with Soundbar, Sub and 2 x Play1 speakers (set to surround) in the living section, then 1 x Play1 in the kitchen area which also contributes to the overall surround sound. When I change the volume on the Sonos app I can group all three speakers to change at the same time but when I use my TV remote it only changes the living area speakers and not the kitchen one, creating an imbalance of sound. Is there any way of setting up the 3 x Play1 speakers as an overall surround (rather than just two, left and right)?

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bockersjv
4 years ago
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wwh56Contributor I
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Play my music on friends Sonos

A friend just set up Sonos at their home with 4 play ones. Should I not be able to play my music from my app when at their home?

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Chris
7 years ago
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DeepDeyTrending Lyricist I
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Adding a boost

Does adding a boost to an existing sonos setup automatically create the required network for the speakers? Thanks

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ratty
7 years ago
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StreamedBeetsContributor I
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Directly Share Sound from Phone to SONOS

I would like to be able to play anything on my phone (using the phone's app) and have it play on SONOS. SONOS doesn't have Audible support or YouTube support. This would not be a problem if I could just share my phone's sound (using native Audible and YouTube app functionality) like how bluetooth works. Even for apps where SONOS does have their own version (like Spotify) The SONOS version of the Spotify app has a lot less functionality than the Spotify app on my phone.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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will_26Contributor III
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Delete room names

my mother in law has one play one and a connect, she has some how has named it twice! how do you remove one

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ratty
7 years ago
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dtheoryContributor I
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Alexa

Hello, Does anyone have any idea when the Amazon Echo Dot and the Sonos will be compatible? Also, when it does become compatible will I be able to play my Apple Music Library? Thanks!

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Chris
7 years ago
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Maximus4033Contributor I
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Can't seem to remove myself from the beta program

Hi, could you please help me to remove myself from the beta program? I've tried the advice and removed myself off the beta website and reinstalled the app, but it still won't allow me to update without an email, which I never seem to receive. Any help would be appreciated

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Edward R
5 years ago
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