Controllers and Music services

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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blueworldAvid Contributor I
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Controlling via internet / 3G

It makes no sense to use only WiFi to control Sonos devices. I turn WiFi off if not really needed to avoid unnecessary harmful radiations and of course listening to music doesn't belong to the list of activities justifying going wireless. Instead of using just broadcast over the local network, why not allowing to NAT the devices and simply configure the controller application (especially mobile apps) also for accessing via the internet?

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5 years ago
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LeighAvid Contributor I
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FULL spotify integration (and other 3rd parties)

Now while its great to see that Spotify radio is going to make it into the Controller app, having used Spotify for a few weeks now on my Sonos system i think Sonos need to go a step further. In effect i think that the spotify app, for ipad for instance needs full integration into the Sonos system (as it does for Napseter etc) What ive found annoying to date is that if im playing a tune on my Sonos system that i like, i then have to go to the Spotify app, search, and find that tune, then click on the star button for example so that its added to my Sonos Controller. That kind of functionality should be included by default.

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Jeff S
6 years ago
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Ol_buddyContributor III
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Home Security Mode - Random or Scheduled Playing Times While Away / Vacation

My grandfather always used to play an old a.m. radio fairly loud near the doors / windows at his house whenever he left the house as a security deterrent for bad guys...make them think twice before breaking into his house. It would be really nice to switch on a "Home Security / Vacation mode" that would play selected music/radio stations at different random times...or perhaps have a calendar schedule very similar to a programmable thermostat schedule. All customizable from your Sonos controller / iphones /android device.

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Insertusernamehere
6 years ago
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megnezContributor I
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Alarm clock improvement for grouped setups.

I have 2x Play:5 and 1x Play:3, always in a group. Using the alarm clock I only want the player in my bedroom to start playing music while the others stay muted. Sonos currently offers to either 1) play on one device which will un-group the player from the others or 2) playing on all group (un-mute all). I'd like to see an option to use the alarm clock on one player but keep the group sticky! Thus, I could simply un-mute the player in the kitchen once I got up without having to re-group the players. Additionally, with the current implementation the following is a little annoying. When using the alarm clock (with option 1) not including the group) and then starting the iOS app the focus is on my other two players (new group) rather than the one which plays music. So first I have to switch player to be able to pause the music. Thanks for considering such ideas!

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6 years ago
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Ken ArlingtonContributor I
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Autofade when skipping a song

Love the system, but I wish... When you're in shuffle and click NEXT to skip the current song, I wish it would automatically fade out the current song before skipping to the next for a more seemless listening experience.

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4 years ago
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User807012Contributor I
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Multiple Sonos components in same room

Sorry for the newbie question. I'm using the PC controller to add a second Play:3, and there does not seem to be a way to add it to the same room as I added the first one to. I add the first one to Office, and now Office has been replaced by Office2 in the room selection drop down. I want them both to be in Office so I can create a stereo pair.

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5 years ago
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monkmanAvid Contributor I
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EQ shortcut on Android smartphone app?

The Android [b]tablet[/b] app has a shortcut to the Equalization screen from the Now Playing screen (see page 2-13 of the documentation: http://www.sonos.com/documents/productguides/en/AndroidTabletGuide_en.pdf). Will this be added to the Android [b]smartphone[/b] app? (And the iDevice apps for that matter?)

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Eduardobr
6 years ago
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User868737Contributor II
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Favorites, edit order of list.

Could you add the abililty to adjust the order of the favorites. As of now the list seems to only be in alaphabetical/numerical order. Thanks,

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Harry Slaughter
6 years ago
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44.1 kHzContributor I
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Won't connect via WiFi using Netgear N300 WNR2200 Wireless Router

Now that I've got a new router (Netgear N300 WNR2200 Wireless Router), the Android & PC controller will not connect when using WiFi, but it does work from the PC when using a wired connection. (I have tried resetting the controller, turning uPnP off, power cycling everything etc.)

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6 years ago
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Richard_82Contributor I
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PC controller not finding SONOS components!

The controller installed on my PC is not recognizing any SONOS components! The handset controller and the controller on my android phone are working fine. I have checked the firewall and un-ticked the boxes as recommended. Ricky Hay

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nezmen
4 years ago
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PalmContributor I
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Virtual zones

As per my 8 year old thread - http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?t=14604 I would like virtual zones - for example, an upstairs zone or downstairs, or outside so I can quickly get the music I want to the areas I want.

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4 years ago
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David Brown_2Contributor I
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Sonos Controller Software Downloads

Trying to find where to download the Sonos mac desktop app, as it does not appear on the mac app store. Thanks.

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6 years ago
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Jo WynsContributor I
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Mac volume buttons to control Sonos volume (via desktop controller app)

I would like to control the volume of my Sonos (controller) by pushing the standard volume buttons of my Mac. Similar to what you do with the Android volume button (or the iOS volume buttons, I assume)

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4 years ago
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User977909Contributor I
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Easily accessible group & volume scenes

It would be great if you could store "scenes", i.e. predefined groups and associated volume levels. They should be as easily accessible as the 'Sonos favorites'. An example would be "party" which could group all units in the house and sets the volume at the right levels between the units. Or "watching movie" which only turns on the playbar and associated Play:3 or Play:5's in the tv room, a the right volume level and turns off all other sonos units in the house. Or "OFF" which degroups all units and puts them all on mute.

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4 years ago
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Chris_66Contributor I
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Can my smart tv be my Sonos Controller?

Is there a sonos app for a panasonic smart tv so I can use the tv & its remote as my controller?

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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mrwebTrending Lyricist I
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Preset buttons for different Volume - Music Source - Room combinations

I would need a possibility to save behind some preset buttons as bookmarks level of volume and Music Sources for different rooms. For example I could have a "TV set" for listening to TV in two rooms at certain volume level. Then preset button "Radio" could put a certain radio channel to every Play:5 except those in children's rooms.

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5 years ago
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Chris LoringContributor I
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error installing windows controller

The installer runs fine then when I go to open the Sonos desktop controller on my PC it come up with 3 error messages as follows: "To run this application, you first must install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework: v4.0.30319 Contact your application publisher for instructions about obtaining the appropriate version of .NET Framework" I click OK, the same message appears then I get a further message saying "Unable to load pcdcr.dll. Please re-install". I have tried a full re-install but get the same message. I am running Vista SP1. Help!

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5 years ago
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St.JohnTrending Lyricist I
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Playlist Editing

Could Sonos let us know where they are on allowing some form of playlist editing? Following the merger between Napster & Rhapsody (or vice versa) I have playlists filled with "track unavailable" debris items (eg 365 tracks on a 2500+ playlist). Because there is no way of sorting them (eg on a PC Controller), even when I note that a track is not available, there is no way for me to sort the playlist eg alphabetically or search the list to nail and boot out the offending item (or even better, allowing me real time to see something similar that is available and do a swap). The lack of any editing playlist capability is, in my view, the Sonos systems weakest (and perhaps only) failing. I note previous comments on backup files: I was not aware of this "new" weakness and it would be a disaster if I lost my playlists (even the ones with Napster debris). Come on Sonos: it cant be that hard to have some playlist editing and playlist backup?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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User853685Contributor I
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Version unconfirmed

I can't install the sonos controller as it keeps saying that the version is unconfirmed, and that there is a problem confirming that the sonos controller is up to date! please help

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5 years ago
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EmpyrealContributor I
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Feature Request: Export and Import Sonos Playlists

Like many users, we use Sonos in two different houses. We have two NAS's of music that I'm planning on keeping synchronized with RSYNC. What doesn't sync or cant get exported are Sonos Playlists. It would be great to be able to ad-hoc export them and then to import them as well. Using the UPnP interface, I've noted a Java program that can export playlists, but importing them is a bit troublesome. It would be great to have this feature.

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3 years ago
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wiredmanTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos Favorites NEEDS the Line-In as a selection!! It's easier for family!

Please add where we can use the Line-In selections as a Sonos Favorites! It's easier for family to select a Favorite than to know what Line-In means. Thanks!!!!!

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controlav
4 years ago
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glamorousContributor I
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Official API for Sonos system

Official API for 3th party developers to integrate the Sonos system with web-apps, home automation systems, ...

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jgatie
6 years ago
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User894178Contributor I
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turning off sonos app on android

'leaving' used to be my method of exiting the sonos controller app. With version 4.0 there is no obvious way to turn off the controller...can someone help?

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Edward R
4 years ago
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User674433Contributor I
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Is there any way to put a password on your sonos system?

Trying to stop everyone logging in and switching the play list, wondering if there is any way to put a password on the system so only those with the code can access the system

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5 years ago
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Jeff_155Contributor I
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Is there way to play podcasts at 1.5x or 2x speed?

I am able to play back podcasts from either my computer or from the device itself using sonos software. But I would like to be able to play them at x1.5 or x2.0 speed so that I can get through them faster. Is there anyway to do with Sonos software? I have Sonos on my Windows7 device and on iPad and iPod Touch and iPad mini. Right now, I have one sonos speaker and one connect:amp input from a receiver attached to speakers.

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5 years ago

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