Restrict access to certain zones
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There should be a way to restrict access to certain zones or allow control of certain zones from a specific controller. This is very important when you have children or have guests staying to stop inadvertent or deliberate changing of zone settings.
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I would love this feature of limiting the zones used as well! I have a youngster who I would like to keep from acidently using or turning of my art studio's zone when she's using her room zone.
How would this work with voice commands? The new next best thing since the last best thing, Alexa, is demanded as a control point. How on earth would you PIN or otherwise that?
Any news on authorization to the Sonos system?
I could imagine it isn't trivial, since the whole system is very (totally) open. They would have to close down not only the apps, but also all the http commands, adding some kind of authentication 😉
I could imagine it isn't trivial, since the whole system is very (totally) open. They would have to close down not only the apps, but also all the http commands, adding some kind of authentication 😉
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Dear Sonos,
I have recently purchased Sonos systems but am very dissapointed to see customers have been requesting this very important feature for literally years, but Sonos has basically ignored it!
Sorry, but if this feature was so important to you why didn't you check it out BEFORE you purchased your system?
Dear Sonos,
I have recently purchased Sonos systems but am very dissapointed to see customers have been requesting this very important feature for literally years, but Sonos has basically ignored it!
I completely agree with the idea of being able to lock down some zones from some users, either permanently as parental controls or during parties.
New to Sonos fist post
This addition would make me buy more Sonos's to, my collection as I would put in my kids rooms
This addition would make me buy more Sonos's to, my collection as I would put in my kids rooms
Userlevel 7
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No news. Sonos has never commented if it is ever in this plans.
Any chance something has changed and this is on the horizon.
I have 4 family members and 5 Sonos stations. Music is being changed in common areas faster than any of us would like.
I have 4 family members and 5 Sonos stations. Music is being changed in common areas faster than any of us would like.
Userlevel 7
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No there are no restrictions on zones. It has never been announced as an upcoming feature either.
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS EVER HAPPENED ???
I'm 100% agreed restriction should be an option
Userlevel 7
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I would definitely setup a guest wifi network. Most new routers include
Absolutely! I use sonos in my restaurant/cafe, and we also allow customers to use our wifi network. Short of installing a whole second wireless setup, it basically means that anyone who notices we use sonos can change the music, volume, queue etc at will. Fortunately very few have cottoned on to this, and the most we've had is some regulars adding fairly appropriate tracks here and there, but it's only a matter of time before some pleasant pre-dinner cocktails are interrupted by top volume death metal...
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I do not foresee this at the top of their priority list. From comments we normally see from Sonos they don't like adding user definable restrictions. I think we would see permanent grouping of zones before we see any type of zone/feature restriction ability. Not that I'm against it - frankly I have many times said one of the features I would like to most see is a party mode (particularly restricted features). But I just don't foresee it anytime soon. It just goes against a lot of their minimalistic design philosophy they have stated (miniaml check boxes, user definable options). Hopefully at some point that philosophy changes.
My house is filled with Sonos products, and as you all are saying, zone access restriction is a MUST feature - so please Sonos programmers - add this feature as soon as possible. Thanks 🙂
I just can't believe this is not adressed, I've been rooting for this for years, it must be 3 days of programming, tops.
The least they could do is explain WHY this is not adressed.
The least they could do is explain WHY this is not adressed.
how is this 3 year old idea not getting addressed??? I was sold on Sonos as a mature superior software product yet this is as basic as it gets?? Some sort of master admin control, user profiles granting zones and privilege control levels. Also where is the user profile for content control, multiple accounts for the same service, etc... Sonos seems to be ignoring the most basic features??
We just invested in 4 connects and a couple of boosts to the company - and the second day in we have a big mess with the playlists - everyone on the network just connected and decided to play their songs everywhere. When are you going to implement a feature for this? Please...
I'm the proud new owner of 2 x Sonos Play:1 units, but I can't believe this feature isn't built-in as standard...
Another update to Sonos and still they can't grasp the idea of basic security! Just this thread alone is 3 years old - I think they don't actually understand why people keep on asking for this feature!
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But ... I would say the fact they put this thread as Under Consideration is good. Means they are thinking about it.
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There have been several types of requests for restrictions (party mode, zones, volume, etc). No additional info from Sonos but they will never comment on future plans. Never do.
sonos we need an answer for this!
All I want is to be able to lock down zones to approved devices. If non approved devices try and control certain zones they should be asked for a pin code or passcode.
All I want is to be able to lock down zones to approved devices. If non approved devices try and control certain zones they should be asked for a pin code or passcode.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Pin protection for each zone.. As an electrician and a Sonos installer, my customers want the ability to pin protect particular zones. This would allow them to have zones that their children would not have access to., for example the Master Bedroom zone. Please let me know if this is possible in the programming? Thank you, Cory Tilton owner at Current Electric.
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