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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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Entitled_collusionContributor I
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Trueplay Tuning compatibly with iOS 10?

Just bought an additional Gen2 Play 5 and created a stereo pair. Went to tune the speakers and the app stated that it wasn't compatible. I'm on an iPhone 6S+ running iOS 10 Beta 7 since I actively develop apps for apple. The only anomaly I can see is the beta software so I just wanted confirm that the trueplay feature doesn't work with iOS 10.

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7 years ago
Peter Mc
Peter Mc
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Beta testing for IOS

Is it possible for Sonos to use Testflight to allow testing of beta controller software by IOS users? There is a limit of 2000 testers, but I'm sure this could be managed. I'd like to contribute to beta testing for IOS devices and I'm sure others would too. Cheers, Peter.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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windbagAvid Contributor I
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Vista & upcoming 6.4 release

Tried searching for "Vista 6.4" but could not find a relevant discussion (eg via Beta) My main desktop PC runs Vista (still supported by MS, of course) Works fine for me not intending to change it for around a year or so I'm in the middle of big house upgrade that will include wired ethernet and a Sonos system; have 10 Sonos units currently set up under 6.3 & ready to deploy around the new house when it is finished Have several android 4.2+ tablets with 6.3 app installed for local room control. Got the "Sonos 6.4 is coming. Here’s what you need to know." official email yesterday: Seems I will be able to cope with the tablet app change, but am saddened that a my OS, still fully supported by MS, is being trashed by Sonos. So my question is: Is my best bet to just resist 6.4 updates until later when I've changed my PC, or will I be able to retain the lost PC functionality via the tablets?

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5 years ago
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FubarContributor I
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Android Controller download

I have downloaded the app on to my android phone, it's found the sonos system but never connects just goes back to the sonos icon?

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7 years ago
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Kermit50Contributor I
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Music does not progress along my playlsit

My sonos system gets stuck on one song, regardless of how I select the song to be played. I have tried to play all of the songs from one album (selected down arrow from the top of the list of songs and select "play now" then tried 'play next' when the album did not progress to the next song, the music repeats on that one song I selected to start with (even if it is the first one in the list). This is an issue with the custom music lists I create, it only plays the song it start with, repeatedly, despite choosing to play all of them (15 songs). So, I guess I am stuck this one song at a time. I have read other forums similar to this, with this same long standing issue and it does not appear to have been addressed by Sonos. If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it. Thank you

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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cnfContributor I
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No Windows App

It looks as though Sonos will NOT be developing an App for the Windows Phone - which is very disappointing. As they know, Windows is by far the most popular OS on desktops and laptops and I choose to use the Windows phones because of the tight integration with the desktop and laptop and the unique ability to share people directories and calendars which can be read/updated from any Windows device. I'll probably have to abandon my plans to use Sonos in every room... unless someone has first hand knowledge and recommendation for a reliable 3rd Party Phone App that is compatible with Sonos speakers? Does anyone use one?.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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makeyContributor I
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Cr100 wont connect

Hi, I have a Cr100 that I'm trying to add to my system and it won't connect to my system. I have a bridge directly attached to my router, with a Play 5, ZP90 and a Ipod dock using the sonos wireless system. Can anyone offer some help with this please? Many thanks Mike

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JacktheRipperagain
7 years ago
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AJFContributor I
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Any Bluetooth Button That Can Control Sonos

There's a number of Bluetooth Buttons on Amazon and I've tried several to control the Volume, Pause/Play, and FF but they only seem so control the Volume on my iPads/iPods. Does anyone know of a BT button that will work with Sonos?

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5 years ago
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EulerTouristContributor II
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Feature Request: Spotify Devices Available

I'm an avid Spotify user. I'd love it if Sonos devices would appear under Spotify->Devices Available

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jgatie
7 years ago
chickentender
chickentender
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Sonos Android Controller Constantly Running Background 15% CPU

That's what is happening and it is tanking my battery life. Auto-update is turned off but even with the app closed it still runs in the background at a higher CPU usage than anything else by a significant margin. Device is Blackberry Passport using Android runtime. Never had an issue before in the past 2 years. Please assist.

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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Paul MedynskiContributor I
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Android app permanently steals volume control focus with 'Allow volume control on homescreen' option

I have the latest Android Sonos app (v6.3) on my BlackBerry PRIV (Android v6.0.1). When I enable the 'Allow volume control on homescreen' option, the Sonos volume control becomes the default volume that is adjusted when using the hardware volume buttons on the phone - great! But when I close the Sonos app (stop service or kill it completely), the Sonos volume sometimes remains the default volume. I have to start the app/service again and disable the 'Allow volume control on homescreen' option to regain normal volume control. Is anyone else having this problem? Thanks, -Paul

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6 years ago
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alex622Contributor I
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Failure to add music library

I get the same error every time :@ (running desktop client on mac osx)...any help is appreciated: '//AlexMBP/Music' is no longer available. The device where the music files are stored may not be powered on, or the path may have changed. Go to Manage > Music Library Settings to check the path name

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6 years ago
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AndyS86Contributor I
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App for Playstation

Hi all, Do we know of, or have any inclination if there is or could be a Sonos app added to the Playstation network?

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5 years ago
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Joe_60Contributor I
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Doorbell Interrupt/Resume

Sonos has the option for an audio interrupt but there is no option for a resume playback. I would love to see this feature be implemented so that when I am listening to music outside or if I am inside and the music is loud, the volume will either cutt off and play the chime, then resume, or it would significantly lower the volume and play the doorbell notification similar to using maps on an iPhone when playing music.

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6 years ago
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Markus 24Contributor I
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Request for a hardware remote control with physical buttons to control Sonos Speakers

Hi, I am posting this in the forum because I have the large hope that somebody from Sonos will read this and perhaps forward it to the development department or to a manager who has some influence in future sonos developments. I spent quite some time and put lots of energy into this topic, so I hope my message will somehow find its way to sonos management. The reason for this post is that I really wish there would be a hardware RF remote control with physical buttons to control Sonos Speakers. It is so so very annoying to have to 1. Clean not only one but all of your finger/hands if they are dirty - for example when working in the kitchen 2. Pick up your mobile phone or tablet from the table 3. Unlock your phone (very annoying and cannot disable if using my mobile with an exchange account from work, which automatically enables locking) 4. Search for and then Open the Sonos App 5. Control the App with your fingers every single time .. for such a simple task as changing the volume o

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6 years ago
bockersjv
bockersjvLocal Superstar
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Sonos and Senic Nuimo

So I now have a Nuimo, not the one I ordered still but I have one. I will do a more detailed considered review but there are my first impressions:- Build quality is superb, almost to the point of over engineering. The rotate volume ring is just SO smooth with a great weighting too. Click top is good and the swipe gestures work well on the capacative screen. The "fly" gesturing is hit and miss. You should be able to wave you hand in the airspace above the unit to move tracks and change volume. This needs some more work as it is too easy to get to full volume and get stuck there. Yet to get it to change tracks with the gestures. Learnings:- The Nuimo is paired to your phone so you have to have that with you to control the sonos units. The controls are currently limited to Play, Pause, Skip forward and back and then Volume. You can use it for more than one sonos speaker or group, although I am not sure how to switch yet. Some Improvements due:- The sonos icon is a

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5 years ago
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Rob777Contributor II
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Sonos Can't Find my MacBook

I have had all kinds of issues with my Sonos. First, it wouldn't find my iTunes music library. Then, not sure how, started finding it. Maybe it was when I shortened my computer name? It worked for a day or so.. Then it started not connecting to my macbook.. I submitted a question, Sonos said try to restart the Wifi. I did that and restarted the Mac and that worked for a day, day and a half. Now it's back to "can't connect to Robs-Macbook pro/music. " Once in a while I get a "1002" message but not consistently. I restarted the WiFi and my computer again and that fixed NOTHING this time.. I have done the Firewall procedures. The controller will let me add music into the que but will not allow me to play it. That's when I get the "cannot connect.." error message after a short time of (not sure what the technical name for it is..not pinwheel but..) the little thing that spins, looks spikey, basically saying it's thinking.. get one of those those on top right of controller as well as somet

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Omar H
6 years ago
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pomme4moiAvid Contributor I
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How to delete a TuneIn radio station?

This is a trivial item: In the Sonos Controller for Mac, when I click on Radio By TuneIn, I see a radio station named Band Of Horses Radio (see attached image). Not sure if it's a station I added, or if it's there by default. I clicked around a bit, but don't see a way to delete it. When I select it and right-click to get Info & Options, there are only options to add the station to favourites. Any way to delete it? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/53682537/Sonos.png

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jgatie
5 years ago
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SonosBuyrContributor I
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When is the Sonos skill for Amazon Echo coming?

I can only imagine that integration with the best voice command solution could only help sales of the world's best wireless home speaker system.

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7 years ago
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tommy_tottContributor I
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How do I stop popup notification in the corner of Mac screen every time song changes? :)

How do I stop popup notification in the corner of Mac screen every time song changes? :)

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5 years ago
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JawaharKContributor II
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Eq settings Preprogrammed

Hi , iam new here i have just bought a Play 5 - gen1. By any chance are you considering giving preset Equalisers in the app. Just could be good for different genres. I love the product.

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7 years ago
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jfisherContributor I
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Stream Music Directly from Third-Party App? (Google Play Music on iOS)

I'm a longtime Android phone user and switched back to iPhone recently for work. The first thing I noticed is that when I open my Google Play Music app, the 'cast' icon is gone and I can't connect to my Sonos speakers directly from the Google Play Music app. This was one of my absolute favourite features, because I find the Sonos app to be very difficult to navigate when linked up to third-party services. For instance, none of my album art loads (which makes navigating much more difficult) and all of my artists are split up a million ways (especially my hip-hop music... ASAP Rocky is now forty different listings like ASAP Rocky feat. so-and-so). Are there any plans to bring this direct-casting ability to other services outside Google Play Music on Android? I'd even be willing to switch music services if it means I can avoid the Sonos app altogether.

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6 years ago
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ndgunnerContributor II
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Feature Request: Play Line-In for alarm

I have a Connect tied to a Bose Wave Radio in my bedroom. I run my TV sound though the system via SONOS Line In. I'd like to set an alarm so that the SONOS automatically switches to the Line-In input every day at noon (changing from the news/music I listen to in the morning), so there's sound on my TV when I turn it on without having to change additional settings. Currently, I can't select the Line-In input as an alarm source. If this is too difficult to achieve directly, what about allowing a line-in source to be tied to a SONOS Playlist? I could select that playlist as my alarm source as well.... Thank you.

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6 years ago
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yakimaContributor II
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Feature request: Triple tap previous track

A welcome functionality improvement was the double tap next track on the pause button. So a logical next step would be say a triple tap to go back a track... yes?

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6 years ago
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Chris PriceContributor I
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Your Sonos system was not found.. I was just using it!?!?

Hi, I have a setup consisting of a playbar, sub, 2x play 1's, and a play5 in another room. I've been using them quite happily for a couple of years now and never had a problem until the last few weeks. I'm now getting the above message EVERY time I launch an iphone controller or the mac os app. With the iphone app, I can manage to get it to re-connect following the instructions to connect to an existing setup and by pressing the volume up/mute buttons (sometimes after several attempts) but I can't get the mac os app to work at all. It says it has connected after following the setup instructions, but it really hasn't and then presents the above message. Please help. I'm really struggling to use any sonos equipment!

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5 years ago
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