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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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Gwenddoleu
Gwenddoleu
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New SONOS App - Feedback

In the new 2024 Sonos App :Where are the alarms settings? Where is the Last.fm service?Where is the Android widget?This is a real nightmare....
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stationtostation
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New App: how do I add songs to a playlist currently playing

I cannot seem to find a way to add songs to playlist in the new app. when I click on the ••• next to a song while another is playing, the on...
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agbrooklynContributor I
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Remotely Disable Alarm Possible Workaround?

Is there a way to remote disconnect a specific speaker or music service in order to turn off an alarm while I’m traveling (ie not home on the network)? I’m trying to figure out how to spare my poor neighbors in Brooklyn from the alarm currently going off in the apartment. I’ve truly had it with this system…

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ratty
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JamieB2Contributor I
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Best Turntable for Sonos System

We have an in home Sonos speaker system for our music & televisions. I want to purchase the best turntable that will adapt to our Sonos system. Can you recommend one?

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buzz
1 year ago
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ColinSmithContributor I
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Spotify completely disappeared!

Hi - has Spotify disappeared from Sonos for others? It’s vanished from my app - and I can no longer add it as a service, or play to Sonos from the Spotify app. Hoping a glitch as haven’t seen anything about this anywhere. cheers!

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106rallye
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WSuEnthusiast II
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Default search source in windows app.

How do I set the default search source to music library? I think the app used to default to the last used source (?) but now every time I start the app it defaults to Sonos Radio. I never use Sonos Radio and I never will so it means extra clicks every time I start the app. Very irritatong. Just for disclosure I do have an issue with the way Sonos Radio is forced on us and previously posted about how the mobile app prioritises SR search results over, for example, my Youtube Music service. Sonos have never “fixed” this - indeed, it seems to me they are intent on making things worse by changing the Windows app to try and force SR on me there too! I really, really hate this - just please, please, please let me use your speakers MY WAY! All I want is for SR to disappear, if one chooses to do so. I don’t care if it’s there as an initial default, but please just let us remove, even if it’s buried in the settings somewhere.

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ratty
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BC and VaderContributor I
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Music Library doesnt index

The other day I noticed all of my music was gone from my library, I confirmed the path to the files is still loaded.  I hit update music library now and indexing flashes and goes away.nothing is added to the library.  I know the file permissions are set correctly because the last play list still plays the songs from the folder.  The music folder is on the hard drive of the same WIN10 PC I am trying to update from. I sent a diagnostics report “Your confirmation number is: 812575149.” Please help!Thanks,John

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markshepContributor I
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BUG REPORT: Can't setup new system on separate network with existing app install

I’ve been banging my head against a brick wall trying to setup a new Sonos system in my RV using two Sonos Roams.  I already have a home system (two Sonos Beams & four Sonos Ones) and have connected to a separate system at work (two Sonos Fives) so thought it would be no bother.  How wrong I was!The problem seems to be that when creating a new system when you get to the part where the speaker gets connected to the Wi-Fi network the app tells it to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the existing system, not the one you’re connected to and are trying to set it up on.  This happened to me on both Android and iOS and using the same account as my home system and with a new account I setup fresh.I finally found a way round it by using a spare device that had a fresh install of Sonos that hadn’t connected to any other Sonos system before.  But that took a while as the first two device I tried were too old and the OS wasn’t supported (iOS 12 and Android 7).  So after two days of trying I fina

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Ken_Griffiths
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raghsContributor I
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Custom FM

Hi, https://radio.co/blog/add-radio-stations-to-sonosTrying to add this https://worldradiomap.com/us-ca/play/ksjo-hd2_live following the above link. Unable to map the instructions to what I see on iPhone App.Anyone able to do the above steps successfully , please share the steps.Thanks for checking

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controlav
1 year ago
controlav
controlavMaestro
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PowerApp has an invalid string table

Hey Sonos support, please note that the string table for PowerApp has invalid xml in it. Specifically this:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!--rev numbers are to be ignored, and should not be used.--><stringtables xmlns="http://sonos.com/sonosapi"><stringtable rev="1" xml:lang="en-US">    <string stringId="ServicePromo">PowerApp - Unlimited Music & Video</string>    <string stringId="Button_Register">Sign up For PowerApp</string>    <string stringId="Button_Login">I already have an account</string>    <string stringId="Error5Message">Access token not found, retry</string></stringtable><stringtable rev="1" xml:lang="da-DK">    <string stringId="ServicePromo">PowerApp - Unlimited Music & Video</string>    <string stringId="Button_Register">Sign up For PowerApp</string>    <string stringId="Button_Login">I already have an account</string>    <string stri

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Corry P
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mke-trashContributor I
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Controller App and Lyrics from mp3 Metadata

Hi Community,since years there is no way to play songs form a local mp3 library and simultaneously show the lyrics that are saved in the mp3 metadata. There are several threads in this forum where this missing feature has been discussed but never has been solved by Sonos.I wonder why this simple feature isn’t implemented until today. Listen to your favourite song and reading the lyrics could be very helpful for all non native english speaking customers.I don’t talk about lyrics from other music services like Spotify. Just simple display the lyrics from mp3 metadata - like title and cover. Maybe there’s a chance that you mark this as a new request.Thanks, Markus.

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Corry P
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Ay_Ay_RonContributor I
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Feature request: group names

I want to have pre-named groups like “Upstairs”, “Downstairs”, “Whole house” etc. Coming from Google Chromecast, I really miss this feature.

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Dcgman#1Headliner I
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Amazon Music from Prime

Now that Spotify issue has been resolved, I have a question for Amazon Music users. I use to pay $10 for Amazon Music along with $10 for Spotify until I dropped Amazon for Spotify. Back in April I joined Amazon Prime & paying monthly for now. My understanding is that joining Amazon Prime gives me access to Amazon Video & Amazon Music. I installed the Amazon Music on my Sonos app so I could access the music while listening Sonos. When I select the band/artist it goes into shuffle mode. I cannot access the album in song order. Even if I were  to go to Amazon Music app & Airplay it to Sonos app it tells me I’m in shuffle mode and if I want to listen to the whole album in order I would have to sign up for their upgrade? I don’t want to pay extra to use Amazon Music if I already have Prime.

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controlav
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CARLO ITLAYContributor III
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sonos boost

In order to keep the guest network separate from the Sonos network, does connecting a boost solve the problem?

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106rallye
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Ulysses31Contributor I
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"on this mobile device" no longer showing

I store my music on a micro SD card in MP3 format that is within my phone. Until today I have been able to open the Sonos app and within browse, select the "on this mobile device" option which then opens the micro SD folder and enables me to play my music through my 4 Sonos Play:1 speakers. Today, the "on this mobile device" option does not come up, so I am unable to access and play my music. I have changed nothing. Subsequently I have done an update, restarted my phone several times and restarted the Sonos system several times, but it's still not showing. Can anyone shed any light on this and help me get my music playing on my Sonos speakers again? I'm very frustrated! Thank you!

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Jeffrey_35
Jeffrey_35Headliner III
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Is their a difference listening to Apple Music

So quick question and maybe redundant but when listening to Apple Music do you get better quality of sound if you pull a song from the Sonos app or the Apple Music app and Airplay? I can’t tell much difference but thought I would ask. 

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MartinLooferContributor I
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Crossfade issues on playlist

Is anyone experiencing issues with crossfading on playlists. Random songs will play for around 10 seconds and then skip to next song. This happens in different rooms when using either Macbook or IPhone. Streaming service is spotify.If so is there a fix or do I need to wait for a bug fix update ?

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Corry P
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Rob_LContributor I
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Shotgun topic: ways to stream music I own on Sonos Beam (full-time RVer)

A little background - my wife and I are retired and full-time RVers. I am also a former part-time musician with a decent ear. Since I can’t have my transmission line speakers, big amps, and Squeezebox system in the RV, I’m adopting newer technology. I have just swapped out our Polk Audio soundbar and sub with a Sonos Beam (Sub Mini to arrive in two days… but don’t tell my wife). I have uploaded a bunch of music to YouTube Music and have set up the music library on my laptop to play on the Sonos (both methods sound SO much better than blue tooth to the old sound bar!). The problems are these: 1) we are stationary right now with 200+ MBps broadband for internet. When we are on the road, we rely on a 4G MiFi hotspot for connectivity and speeds depend on whatever tower is available. Thus, when traveling, streaming from the laptop will be the most reliable approach - but I don’t want to leave the laptop running 24/7 to do that. My beef with YT Music is that the interface is 19th century and

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HekharrisonContributor I
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Amazon created Playlists not showing in Sonos app

I can’t see the Amazon created playlists on my Sonos app. Not the playlists you personally create - the ones that Amazon’s create. I can see them on my Amazon Music app but not on my Sonia app. anyone else having this issue? They used to be there   

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PeloContributor I
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impossible to add Soundcloud account

Hello, I tried many times to add the Soundcloud account with no success. After the message 'Soundcloud is now set up on Sonos' and the invitation to go back to the Sonos app, the latter actually informs me that there is a 'connection error - there was a problem adding the soundcloud account'. For info, I was able to add the Spotify account. The discussion in other threads did not help unfortunately.

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ash105Trending Lyricist I
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iphone connection issue (on every iphone I have had)

I have this issue on one phone. it struggles to find the rooms, when it does find the rooms it then won't connect. All other devices my partners iPhone, iPads, computers work fine.But this is the thing….this problem only applies to my iPhones going back over 3 maybe 4 handsets so is it something to do with the software passing onto each new handset when I do the changeover?Help. Very annoying. Current handset is iPhone 13.Thank you

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RaveeshRContributor I
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Unable to see Tidal in the Music Services list

I am unable to see Tidal under the Services list when I try to add Music Services. I live in UAE and Tidal is available in the country. My Connect and Sonos app are updated to the latest versions. What could be the issue ?

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KylenContributor I
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Anyway to play podcasts or Audible at faster speeds? 

Every app I have tried to play podcasts from through Sonos Immediately goes back to 1x speed once connected to my Sonos speakers. I don’t want to have to return my Sonos if I don’t have to, Is there any solution for this? I am currently using my $2k+ sound system only half the time because I can’t listen to podcasts or Audible at faster than 1x speed. This is not just a nice to have feature, but something one would assume the system can do before buying. 

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poprockTrending Lyricist I
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Feature request: Music library in new search

Please add local music libraries to the new search.And please commit to keeping the ability to listen to our own music libraries in future.Like many other Sonos users, I have a lot of music which is not available on any streaming service. I want to be able to keep listening to it.(Right now, both new search and classic search are functionally ‘broken’ for me. New search doesn’t include my music library and classic search no longer includes Spotify. What I like about Sonos is the ability to use both - and now I can’t.)

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DeadTetraContributor I
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Music Services disappeared

Hey,  I have found all Music Services have disappeared overnight, apart from Last.FM.  Search is blank, too.  I tried to connect to the Spotify App on my phone but the device will not. I have followed the online support guidance including resetting app etc., but nothing.  Has anyone else seen this? 

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CM3333Contributor II
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What tagging/configuration is required to get Compilation Albums to display the artist in the tracklist?

What tagging/configuration is required to get Compilation Albums to display the artist in the tracklist?Controller version iPhone current as of Aug-17-2023Already tried numerous adding/removing/alternate tags:Currently using previous suggestions:ALBUMARTIST=VariousCompilation=1 or yesremoved Album Artistwith and removed Discwith and removed TrackPlenty of 9 year old articles and KBs that simply do not work.Also, is this issue a per device (mine is iPhone), per file format (FLAC and MP3), per library server (plain old SMB NAS) issue ? Huge fan of my Play 5’s but the S1 and S2 software is (let’s face it) not great. 

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Ken_Griffiths
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JoeZepUpContributor I
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Sonos access to OneDrive Music Folder

I revised things recently when my old computer died, which we used as a local server, including a Music folder that we accessed via SONOS. When we got a new computer, we canned the server idea and placed all our files, including our music folder, onto Microsoft OneDrive. Is it possible to stream from OneDrive? What about some other online repository? Or must it be local?  

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