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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wil dulmerContributor I
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Is there a way to control a Sonos device using a web browser?

I thought I read that there was a web-app that I could use to control a Sonos device. I open my web-browser and click on a shortcut and I can then control my device. Is there a way to do this?

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pwt
4 years ago
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lbezerraContributor I
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Multiple Accounts on the Same Sonos System

Hi, My husband and I have separate paid google play accounts (with our own preferences in each). We've recently updated the sonos app and are having difficulties to set up two sonos accounts to be used on our home system (one playbar and several play 1 around the house). Further on, once google assistant is available in Poland (it's not available for us over here yet!), will it be able to recognize our different google accounts? Any advice on how to set up multiple sonos accounts on the same sonos system? We don't want to mix our music preferences / configs under the same sonos account. Thanks!

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Chris
4 years ago
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palmsprings_shirlContributor I
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Compressed vs uncompressed setting via Sonos desktop app?

My apologies if this thread is already posted somewhere, I searched but did not find what I need. I use Sonos Connect and Sonos 5 speakers, Sonos 1's and I leverage the Dezzer music service which is all about uncompressed music. I found this setting in Advanced configuration on my sonos desktop app and was wondering if anyone could give me insights on this setting, what works best and if it would benfit a music service such as Deezer?

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6 years ago
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Binx01Contributor I
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Unable to connect to Sonos player/Music stops

I am having issues with my Sonos system that seems to have started after the latest update?  It does not matter what device I use to control the system...PC based, tablet based, phone based, wired or wireless connectivity, and do have a bridge connected wired.  The system has worked perfectly for two+ years and just started having issues recently.  It starts fine but might “crossfade” midstream during a song or just stops, then may start again after a while or just stops and I see the error message "unable to connect to Sonos player"?  I have rebooted my router and bridge a few times but nothing changes.  The player may play for a few songs then start acting up or may play for longer.  I have 4 Play 5 speakers, one Play 3 speaker, a Sonos Amp and the bridge, and was looking at adding the PlayBar, but am holding off for now.  And after having enjoyed my Sonos system without issue for a few years, I was wondering if the latest update is c

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4 years ago
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skullcProdigy III
posted in Controllers and Music services

patch 14.12

Just updated to 14.12 only noticed 2 things Truplay had to be redone for my arc,sub and surrounds not my 5's and sub Also volume level seems lower on the  arc

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Corry P
11 months ago
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leonms-88Contributor I
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Add wife or another user to Sonos app

How do you add your partner or another user to your sonos app. My wife would like to listen to her audible account. Help appreciated

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2 years ago
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WMSContributor I
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Chrome extension for Sonos?

Is there any plan to introduce a Chrome extension to control Sonos?

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3 years ago
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yelesomContributor I
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Rename rooms

Can't find how to rename a room in the iPad or iPhone app. Help needed.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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Kumar
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The Sonos Brexit and pragmatic ways past it

I will start this thread with a few caveats: First, this thread is not for rants. There are plenty here for those, and there is no bar on opening new ones. Second, the thread is directed for the subset of users that have a large investment in legacy products, and are content to see their Sonos systems as music systems that offer stable streamed music from either a NAS or from the net, and have no expectation of more bells and whistles - just that things continue to work as they are working today. I happen to be in this boat as well, as someone that has three out of six zones running very well on legacy products that I simply cannot afford to jettison until the hardware dies. Third, this thread is based on facts, some of which have been coming to light only over the last 48 or so hours. It is therefore incomplete to an extent, and may even be wrong in places. Feel free therefore to clarify/correct/add as necessary - and I specifically invite @Ryan S  to do so. But, no rants please - the

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3 years ago
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ChrisLead Maestro
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Wishlist for Sonos Controller Improvements

So on the old ask forum wishlist items would get lost. Thought I would post a topic where people could vote their biggest wish for controller software improvements.

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4 years ago
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theGeekAvid Contributor I
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Wall Control

I know this is has been touched on but has anyone figured out how to setup a wall controller of any kind for Sonos? I have Sonos in every room of my house and I thought it would be nice for the guest room to have access to volume controls. My family just uses their phones. I know the option to use old Android phones has been brought up before but I was looking for something a little more "analog".

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scottredd
5 years ago
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clafaContributor I
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Turn off loudness when reaching a predefined volume.

I would like to keep loudness on at low level but automatically turn it off at a higher...

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5 years ago
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wireman007Contributor III
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Bring Back the Sonos CR200 Controller!

It is my opinion that "dropping the CR200 dedicated controller" was the WORST decision ever made by Sonos. I have just spent another wasted afternoon unsuccessfully attempting to teach an elderly customer how to control his new $3000 Sonos system without the CR200. I tried an Android phone, iPhone, iPad Mini, iPad and he could not understand how to control Sonos. My clients are all age 60+. Most don't even have smart phones. The CR200 worked perfectly for these people. I still prefer my own CR200 over any other controller. My Sonos sales have nose-dived after the CR200 was discontinued! Wake up Sonos. Even Bose understands how vital a dedicated controller is. Bring back the CR200!!!

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4 years ago
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TampadougContributor I
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Volume normalization

Sonos needs volume normalization. Even services that have it such as Spotify pandora and Apple Music are not normalized when playing on Sonos.

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4 months ago
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WilliamswebContributor I
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Where has the Apple Watch functionality gone.

The Sonos AP was so easy to use, choose the rooms, choose the music and play. Then using my Apple Watch or the phone lock screen you could, pause, play, change tracks, change volume. Instant control with minimal effort. New AP update arrived and it’s now a real pain as it now involves have getting the phone out, go through the unlock process, find and open the AP just to change volume. This is such a backward step in functionality and disappointing.

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Chris
4 years ago
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Nick_16Contributor I
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Using app to play through computers speakers

I'd like to use the Sonos app on my Mac to play my music through the computers built in speakers.

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jgatie
4 years ago
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villarrealizedTrending Lyricist I
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Web browser controller for Sonos

Hi all, I have released a Sonos controller for the web browser. It’s still in development, but I think you’ll really enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Check it out here: https://github.com/Villarrealized/sonos-web [img]76079996-1746-48ca-a534-830e4246eb99.png[/img]

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4 years ago
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dakeb1Contributor III
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Remote Access to Sonos System

Guys, Is there any way I can access my home Sonos network from a remote location? If I want to control Sonos when I am not at home how can I do this? Thanks David

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6 years ago
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alfonz1999Contributor I
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Allow more than one speaker per room group

Apparently this is a popular request so I’m adding my voice. I have multiple speakers in one room (Play 5 and a stereo pair of One). I want to assign them all to the same room (permanent group). This should be fairly easy (like Apple Home or Phillips Hue) to have different names for the speaker but assign them all to the same room/group.

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3 years ago
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GuitarSuperstarMaestro
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Dolby Atmos on Apple Music with Apple TV 4K & Sonos Arc

Spatial Audio/Dolby Atmos music is now available on Apple Music through the Apple TV 4K. It’s exciting to see more streaming services adopt these higher resolution audio formats.To play Atmos music through the Arc, be sure to have a TV with HDMI eARC or an HDFury Arcana and tvOS 14.6 installed. On the Apple TV 4K (1st Gen) model, go to Settings > Apps > Music and set Dolby Atmos to Automatic and Audio Quality to Lossless.Enjoy!

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2 years ago
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swittersAvid Contributor I
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Severe battery drain with Sonos app in iOS

I am seeing very significant battery drain on iOS when using Sonos app. This morning I just used the app for about an hour to play music, and the battery usage report shows that Sonos has consumed 47% of the battery usage in the last 24 hours. This is a trend I've noticed a lot recently. What can I do? [img]fd6fd334-9960-4394-9824-089576e210de.png[/img]

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jgatie
4 years ago
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bastosdesignContributor I
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Patiently waiting for Alexa Integration

Anyone else? I am using Yonomi to connect to SONOS, but it is quite buggy... especially if I have my zones grouped, etc. I am PATIENTLY waiting for full integration from SONOS...... hoping it is soon!:D

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6 years ago
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Kiwi_1Contributor I
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Sonos for Apple Watch

Hey guys, please tell me you are going to or have already started working on a control for Sonos from the apple watch, I use my iPhone or iPad all the time but a watch control would be awesome.

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Chris
6 years ago
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manyfacetsContributor II
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Roku remote volume control of Playbar?

I have 2 Roku Premier Plus boxes. The first is hooked to my Marantz receiver which distributes the HDMI signal to the TV. I have a Harmony remote to control the volume for all devices even though I need to use the sonos remote or app to pick the music. I accidentally picked up the Roku remote while streaming Netflix and pushed the volume button on the side and the volume went up and down on the Marantz receiver. I'm pretty sure that is new with the latest Roku update but maybe it's been there the entire time? Anyway, I went up to my bedroom where I have a Playbar and Sonos Sub and ran the firmware update on that Roku box in hopes that it would also control the volume. It did not. That set up doesn't have an amp, the HDMI from my Roku goes into the TV and my HDMI from my DircTV goes into the TV and then an audio out goes to the soundbar. The Dirctv remote knows to send an IR signal to the Playbar to control volume but the Roku does not have IR. Does anyone know if there is a way

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5 years ago
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curlyculpContributor I
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Guest users

I'm thinking of putting Sonos in a lake house we own but rent via VRBO. Is there a way for a guest user to use the speakers? We'd like to tell our renters they can use it, but not sure how they would.

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4 years ago
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