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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
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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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6183 Topics
Edgie70
Edgie70Renowned Enthusiast I
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Big R Radio on sonos

Hi all , I like listening to Big R radio 80s Rock via the internet , is it possible to get this to play on the Sonos beam ? I have an android phone .

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Edgie70
2 years ago
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KelechiContributor I
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Wifi,Bluetooth, put on and off

Hi AllCan the Sonos app put on and put off the device? Can the app switch from Bluetooth to wifi?

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ratty
2 years ago
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Steve9Contributor I
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Apple Music Playlist

It seems as though Apple music playlists are no longer appearing in Sonos when indexing the library.After many hours of chat with Apple / Sonos it appears the reason is that Apple no longer generate the XML file required by Sonos to index the Library. It is unclear as to whether this is a result of my recent Monterey upgrade or not.The “iTunes Music Library.XML” ( you must have the spaces !! ) file can however be exported by Music  / saved to your Sonos library index location and all should be fine, (although you’ll need to do this every time you change a playlist ) but importantly for us all is that Sonos clearly know this restriction to their offering but are not making to clear to all.  Unless a fix is provided by Sonos, or you have the capability to generate XML files (many people will not), the Sonos APP is now in my view seriously compromised.  It was bad enough when we lost the ability to play direct form our phones, but this is now even worse.   I fear 3rd party APPs like Sonos

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Airgetlam
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jimmy5280Contributor I
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mac controler missing volume level on Arc

missing level indicatorI have a Sonos Arc in my Living Room and in the Mac controller the volume indicator is missing only when it is grouped with my Roam not my Sonos One (Master Bedroom). iPhone app works normally.All software is up-to-date. I cannot change the volume or mute the Arc/Living Room speaker. anyone seen this before or have a solution? Thanks

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ratty
2 years ago
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ClementKentContributor I
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Music Library indexing - what access is needed on Mac Monterey?

I had the latest Sonos app running fine on a Mac with Big Sur. I upgraded to Monterey (12.0.1) and there are permission issues that cause mp3 files not to be found by the indexer. On initially installing the app, I granted it access as requested. Afterwards I found that the permissions on individual mp3 files now had permissions including “SONOSDMS1. Custom” When I ad new mp3’s to my music folder, Sonos won’t index them.If I go into Terminal, cd to the top music folder, and do  sudo chmod -R ugo+rwx *and then try indexing again, the files are found. I’d like to do something a bit more specific than granting world rwx access. Does anyone know what the permission is that SONOSDMS1 wants to see on files? Again, this is something new after installing Sonos on Monterey, didn’t happen on Big Sur and earlier OSX releases.

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James L.
2 years ago
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Pzz67Contributor I
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Dolby digital plus music playback

Hello everyone is there a way to play music with dolby digital plus playback?I play music via youtube app on Sony tv with the arc and I can multicast it to another room with dolby digital plus playback. Is there another way of doing this without me having to turn the tv youtube app on?Theres a very big difference in sound airplay vs dolby digital plus. Thanks

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ajkachContributor I
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Play WAV files from a WD My Cloud connection

Can you play WAV files from a WD My Cloud connection?  Also does it need to be a NAS or can it just be a regular My Cloud?

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jgatie
2 years ago
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Bill-WContributor I
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Incorrect Equipment Listing

In my iOS app in settings/system it correctly shows my Boost. However when I go online and look at my account it shows my old bridge not my Boost. How do I correct this?

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Crockett20Contributor I
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Volume adjustment time limit

Does anyone know of any way to lengthen the allowed time limit to make individual room volume adjustments???  System gives you approx 3 seconds to make adjustment and so you have to keep going back and forth to consider changing different room settings. Thanks! 

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2 years ago
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MitchellsxEnthusiast II
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BETA invite

Hi, just wondering if there is a way of getting invited to test beta software. I have been a member of the beta program for a couple of years and never had an invite to test any software.. I have an ARC, Beam, sub and ones. All my profile is filled in but still never get anything. Anyone have an idea or who to contact?

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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Andrew jlcEnthusiast I
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MY cloud HOME and public folder not seen in Explorer

Sorry to bring up this apparant old chestnut.  But I’ve spent 6 weeks with WD and got no where.Using Sonos WIN 10 WD MY Cloud HomeI have a sonos system and am using a WD My Cloud Home as the music server.  The private folders for general storage on the WD are visible and in operation.  However Sonos is not working either via the service app or via the public folder.  The latter is preferred as I believe the WD My Cloud app is no longer working.I did have the puiblic folder visible in WIN 10 explorer and was able to upload a brief library.  Sonos can see it and operates fine. Hoever I cannot edit it any more as my PC cannot see the device nor the public folder .  IP Scanners show the device and WD discovery works fine. ANY help would be appreciated

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2 years ago
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PLATZContributor I
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Controller CR200

Bonjour, l’écran tactile de mon controller CR200 ne fonctionne plus bien. Certaines zones sont inactives, ce qui ne me permet plus d’accéder à la plupart des fonctions.Y a-t-il une solution à ce problème ? Un réparation est-elle possible ?Merci d’avance.Gilles

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2 years ago
CanWeTalk
CanWeTalkTrending Lyricist I
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Opening Sonos 2 App finds my Sonos 1 setup and goes to an options screen

When I open my Sonos 2 app for my multiple speaker set up in the main floor of my home, it sometimes detects my Sonos 1 set up in the basement and goes to an Options screen. Going to the choices, one can open the Sonos 1 controller,delete, set up, and so on, but then one cannot use the Sonos 2 app or speakers with this dialog open.So far, to resolve it, I have rebooted the device I have the app installed, and this sometimes “fixes” it.Also, in the the Sonos 1 controller, I play something on the speakers there, then go back to the Sonos 2 app on the device, it will now open separately and have been able to play the set up speakers on Sonos 2. I then stop the Sonos1 player. So, the question is, why is Sonos 2 detecting and attempting to set up my Sonos 1 capable speakers which are already on a Sonos 1 system?Is there any part of the Sonos 2 app that will allow me to shut this feature off? Also, both systems are on the same WIFI network. 

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controlav
2 years ago
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tomzwiContributor I
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Deezer

J'ai téléchargé l'appli sonos sur mon téléphone pour contrôler Deezet,mais impossible d'accèder à "Services et Voix"Tout est grisé

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andresmayaContributor I
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Amazon Music New Countries Nov 2021

Two weeks ago Amazon Music was launched in Colombia and Chile. However I cannot add that service yet in Colombia.Press release: https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-announces-launch-amazon-music-colombia-and-chile-giving/ When will Amazon Music be available in the Sonos App in Colombia?

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Airgetlam
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lovewillrule1023Avid Contributor I
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Can you PLEASE add “Top Songs” in Apple Music services (just like jn Amazon Music)

When I search for an artist, Amazon music easily shows “Top Songs”. Whereas Apple Music just has every single album the artist has ever made and I have no option to listen to the top songs. This is a huge nuisance, who is going to flip through nine different albums to find one or two songs per album.  Half the time I don’t even know what album the song is from.This lack of feature prevents me from successfully using the Sonos app to listen to Apple Music (most of the time)

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Jennifer_7Contributor I
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5 G2 missing in Windows controller

Just got my new Play 5 G2. Successfully added it via my android phone S2 app. However, when I installed the new S2 on my windows desktop, the 5 isn’t present. Have tried reinstalling the desktop app but that didn’t help. Any idea on what to do next?

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IkabobAvid Contributor III
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recommendation for original station on SONOS Radio HD

After listening to the new SONOS Radio HD for a while, I really enjoy and appreciate the High Quality fidelity! I really does sound like the best HQ compared to other music services. I am on the 1 month trial but I’ll pretty sure I’m going to become a subscriber. I do wish they’d offer a RENEW YEARLY subscription.Since I listen to a lot of Classical music , my recommendation would be that another Classical station would be curated that would present COMPLETE ENTIRE SYMPHONIES/ CONCERTOS, ETC.  Right now there are only classical stations that present only single movements but not the COMPLETE piece.please consider this type of station. Thank you for the HQ and functionality of SONOS RADIO HQ! Ron  

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James L.
3 years ago
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GuitarSuperstarLead Maestro
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13.4 Update - Thanks, Sonos!

13.4 update includes:Sonos home theater products now support decoding DTS Digital Surround.   A new Battery Saver mode is available for portable Sonos products.   EQ settings are now accessible by pressing the icon on the Now Playing screen in the Sonos app for iOS.   An HD badge now shows on the Now Playing screen while Sonos is playing higher quality audio.For anyone who thinks Sonos isn’t reading these forums or listening to their customers, this update is proof that they most definitely are listening. Thanks, Sonos!

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TaurusPeterContributor I
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Feature Request - advanced pre-set groups

Hi,With growing systems containing different types of components there would be great value in being able to combine these components in different ways depending on use and without having to manually reconfigure the system.Specifically, what I would like to request a feature that allows pre-defined configurations (groups) at the level of individual components. Here is an illustrative example:Group A: Arc + Subwoofer + Amp A (for rear speakers)Group B: Amp B + SubwooferGroup C: Amp A + SubwooferThe above reflects an actual setup I have in our home. The different combinations would optimize the use of my Sonos equipment e.g., for watching TV (Group A), listening to music in the living room (Group B) or listening to music in the kitchen (Group C).I have seen numerous similar requests in the forums. What are the chances of getting this implemented?Kind regards,Peter

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jgatie
3 years ago
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BrinAvid Contributor I
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Accessing BBC Radio programmes on catchup

A programme broadcast on Radio 6 this morning for example would be accessible a matter of hours later vis Radioplayer or MyTuner. I have attempted this today but no BBC programmes from today appear to  be available. This is the case if I look further back on programmes which would otherwise have been  available. Has something altered with the licencing does anyone know ? I know the issues with Tunein but thought the other services had escaped for the moment. 

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CybrthrdsContributor I
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Sonos Radio HD Subscription

Need an Annual plan like every other music service. No ads to subscribe, already subscribed; also like every other music service.  

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James L.
3 years ago
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John76Prominent Collaborator I
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Sonos app and Spotify app new features

Spotify has added a lyrics feature where you swipe up on the song playing and the lyrics appear highlighting the lines being sung.Sonos has recently added a numeric indication to the sliding volume scale, when operating from an iPhone a haptic is also added that you feel when the volume is being adjusted.It’s interesting that the lyrics feature only appears when your streaming directly from the Spotify app. When streaming Spotify via the Sonos app, the lyrics feature doesn’t appear. I usually always stream from the Sonos app so that’s a bit of a bummer.The volume control feature and haptic only appear when streaming from the Sonos app.  I’ve always streamed Spotify from the Sonos app because most of the time I’m doing multi-room and use radio apps so out of habit stick with that.  Is there any possibility the lyrics feature will ever be available when streaming Spotify from the Sonos app?

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James L.
3 years ago
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133133Enthusiast I
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CR100 - anyone still using?

I have two CR100s with cradle & wall mount I put in my store prior to the OS update that was going to brick them. I am not searching back to find out the OS# but y’all know… They were working fine. At least one if not both had new batteries. They are physically good - one with a tiny mark when it was dropped. Is anyone still using them and could use two more? I’m not selling but would offer them for collection (preferred) or postage only to anyone that would use them in their system. UK postcode area G61 (Glasgow) though I’ll also probably be travelling down the M6 to Warwick & Bicester start of December. TBH I’ve no idea what is going on in Sonos land any more. Lost interest after this episode. Only really use 2/6 zones and majority of time for radio and S1 OS. Hey ho. The bundle The slight nick on corner of one controller 

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James L.
3 years ago
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kithytomAvid Contributor I
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Trueplay on the latest iOS devices

two months since Apple’s iPhone 13 release and Trueplay is still not available to these devices. We all know techinical difficulty is not that hard, so the question is - are Sonos and Apple’s relationship that bad now?

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Stanley_4
3 years ago
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