Sonos Controller
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After expending about $3000.00 US on my system I am told that I need a phone to set it up.. who does this to their customers ??? No phone no setting up my system.Really SONOS ???
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I think it says in most electronic hardware manuals, that things are 'subject to change without notice'. I’m sure I read that somewhere in the Sonos Manual... The current Sonos system requirements are also clearly documented online here for all to see...
https://support.sonos.com/s/article/126
https://support.sonos.com/s/article/126
If you bought it from Sonos directly, they offer a 45-day money back guarantee
Sonos System Requirements
If you are investing $3000.00 into something, maybe try doing some research.
Controller requirements
Supported OS versions
An iOS or Android device is required to set up a new Sonos system or add new products.
If you are investing $3000.00 into something, maybe try doing some research.
Well, I want to know a reason....Can my whole system be returned because of false information?
The videos are outdated. Moreover, you'll need an Android v 5.0 or higher or a iOS device v10 or higher to perform administrative tasks that require signing in to your Sonos account (adjusting room settings etc.)
What is the reasoning for you to take this away from the PC app?? Even your install videos say this can be done.
The answer is, currently, it can’t be done. I’d recommend borrowing from a friend for the short time it requires to set up, once that is done, the desktop controller is all you need.
The question here is "How to set up a new speaker without using your phone"
Let’s see, who does this to their customers? Amazon. Google. Bose. Sony. Insignia... Um, who doesn’t?
Hard to imagine anyone, in 2018, without a smartphone. Especially someone who can afford a luxury item like Sonos.
If you want to set up Sonos you need an Android or IOS device
If you want to tune it using TruePlay the device must be IOS not Android
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
If you need to set up custom URLs for streaming you must use the PC or Mac desktop apps not a mobile device
If you need a controller that is legible and intuitive you will need a third party IOS app like SonoPad or SonoPhone
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Sonosnet you need a CR200
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Wi-Fi you need a NEEO remote
Your best bet is probably to buy a table that you can put in the corner of the room to hold and charge all of the different control devices you will need in order to have a complete Sonos experience.
Now that's funny right there! 😃
OK - I did get that it was tongue-in-cheek, and maybe my response a bit OTT.
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
Anyone's system can operate with SonosNet or WiFi only, with a single Android or iOS device as controller.
I thought since the topic was controllers that it was obvious from the context that I was saying if you want to use Sonosnet to connect your controller instead of Wi-Fi you need Android but I guess I can see your point.
Yes deliberate and intended to be humorous to put the tragic tone of the original post into perspective. Was not expecting such serious analysis.
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
Anyone's system can operate with SonosNet or WiFi only, with a single Android or iOS device as controller.
I thought since the topic was controllers that it was obvious from the context that I was saying if you want to use Sonosnet to connect your controller instead of Wi-Fi you need Android but I guess I can see your point.
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
Anyone's system can operate with SonosNet or WiFi only, with a single Android or iOS device as controller.
Massive exaggeration.
You actually need a variety of Controllers to set up use a Sonos system:
If you want to set up Sonos you need an Android or IOS device
If you want to tune it using TruePlay the device must be IOS not Android
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
If you need to set up custom URLs for streaming you must use the PC or Mac desktop apps not a mobile device
If you need a controller that is legible and intuitive you will need a third party IOS app like SonoPad or SonoPhone
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Sonosnet you need a CR200
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Wi-Fi you need a NEEO remote
Your best bet is probably to buy a table that you can put in the corner of the room to hold and charge all of the different control devices you will need in order to have a complete Sonos experience.
If you want to set up Sonos you need an Android or IOS device
If you want to tune it using TruePlay the device must be IOS not Android
If you want to use Sonosnet instead of Wi-Fi the device must be Android not IOS
If you want both then you will need both IOS and Android devices
If you need to set up custom URLs for streaming you must use the PC or Mac desktop apps not a mobile device
If you need a controller that is legible and intuitive you will need a third party IOS app like SonoPad or SonoPhone
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Sonosnet you need a CR200
If you need a dedicated hard button controller with a screen that works on Wi-Fi you need a NEEO remote
Your best bet is probably to buy a table that you can put in the corner of the room to hold and charge all of the different control devices you will need in order to have a complete Sonos experience.
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