Support Windows 8 RT for Surface Tablet and Windows Phone 8 for Mobile Devices
This is not a full windows 8 platform but will work new surface tablet and Samsung and others plan to use this OS which is not fully windows 8 compatible. It would be very helpful if sonos would support this as the tablet looks promising.
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Should mention that I do run Phonos, and while I was happy to help some guy trying to make a living $4.99 at a time the app does not compare to what Sonos native has released for iPhone and Android. Response is very much delayed, Radio stations are limited, and UI design is entry level. That said, it does work and I am grateful for it. Sonos should partner with the guys from SoundHound and integrate streaming lyrics to the controllers :)-
I check the store daily for RT and Windows Phone apps. Love lugging my laptop out just to turn on some music. Oh, that's WINDOWS too! Get on the bus or get left in the distant (soon very distant) past.
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And this one here is a shame Tom Cullen! > Sonos co-founder considering BlackBerry 10 app > http://www.t3.com/news/sonos-co-founder-considering-blackberry-10-app
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It's so annoying: "Although Sonos does not formally pre-announce future products or Features..." When do you realize the Windows community? There are already tones of apps in the stores for phone8 and RT. Come on SONOS - you know that a development environment for phone8 and RT is just a chicken feed. You already have the code for a Windows controller - so please compile it once more for ARM and put it to the store. Where is your problem?
Can we add the Idea Likes of this thread here also? https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/support_xbox_music-a5etf And it has been 5 months... ? still considering?
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So if Under Consideration means "... that Sonos is aware of the idea but has not yet made a decision" can we have an explanation as to why it is taking so long to make a decision when its the highest requested thing on your own forum?
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Same deal, will not expand my SONOS system unless viable apps for Windows Phone and Windows RT are produced. These are major operating systems after all!
Would like to see a Windows RT and WP8 version soon. Sure, most of us would pay for it.
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Sonos releases between three and four software updates in a year, typically one per quarter. The feature sets and release dates of our software updates are not communicated in advance. While Sonos does not publish our roadmap, we do intend to share information about some of the new features we're busy working on through this community. The statuses in use for Ideas and our definitions of them can be found below: Under Consideration Under Consideration indicates that Sonos is aware of the idea but has not yet made a decision on whether or not to pursue development. Ideas marked as Under Consideration are regularly reviewed and evaluated by Sonos. We encourage continued discussion and voting for these ideas. Planned Planned indicates that the Idea is currently under development or on the Sonos development roadmap for a future release. Please be aware that we do not communicate release dates in advance, and that Planned status does not necessarily indicate that the feature will be included in a specific or the next available software update. Implemented Indicates that the feature is released and available. Not Planned Not planned indicates that, at the current time, Sonos has made the decision not to pursue immediate or future development. Topics marked as Not Planned do remain open to allow for continued discussion and voting.
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I have to say, its one thing to not support Windows in any meaningful way, its another not to share your short term roadmap with customers and lead them on with vagaries. I am tempted to get a cheap Android tablet just to get me by, but as I have no idea when any Windows RT\Phone\Metro support is coming, I don't know if that's worthwhile or not. As far as I can see, there is no reason not to share this information, its not going to give any competitors an advantage. I don't think anyone is asking for a cast iron release date, just a vague idea of the plan. I cant believe that being honest with your customers (even if the news is bad) will give you as much bad feeling as is obvious in this thread. If "under consideration" means "we are thinking about it", ether no one has read this thread, or there is a plan but you don't want to share it with us.
I too would like my Windows phone to work with my Sonos system. I'm hesitant to buy any more Sonos gear without knowing that they will support use through a Windows phone because I really don't like having to lug my laptop from room to room to control my speakers rather than having an app on my phone.
Does it still under consideration, I'm just waiting for Windows Rt and Windows phone support to make the purchase, or should I consider a different option?
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I would like Sonos to add an app for Windows RT.
I've started my Sonos experience very recently and love it, with intention of adding everything Sonos have in the fullness of time. I'm also about to embark on Windows Surface RT and Nokia Lumia Windows 8 smartphone, and want to add my desire and request to Sonos for Windows 8 for phone and Windows RT for Surface. I agree with the contribution by DrFlick; please develop it Sonos, but do it well and maintain the quality.
Any update on this? Last official response I saw was 5 months ago. Still under consideration?
Do we have a time frame when the determination will be made to move this from Under Consideration to Under Development?
Sonos provides a great product that works very reliably. However, it is important to keep up with changes in technology as well. The Windows 8 phone is great and has a rapidly growing market. The lack of a Windows 8 phone app creates a negative impression of the Sonos system. This seems totally incompatible and Sonos should update the application offerings to include the Windows 8 phone app!
Dear Sonos The three primary operating systems all need access to Sonos apps! What is the delay? Why aren't you communicating with estimates or at least that Sonos will create an app for Windows 8? This would keep a number of us from looking for other systems for our homes. Ed
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please add windows support for phone, surface and surface pro!
I just spent several thousand dollars on new Sonos gear and like the system a lot. But: please make controller apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8/RT tablets. Future purchases, and my recommendations to others, are contingent on this support. Thank you for your consideration.
Just bought another play 5 and want to buy a Playbar, but hesitant when not supporting my major devices (Win Phone 8 and Surface Pro). I know market share is low, but what companies are willing to give up 5% of revenue? Waiting for support before more purchases
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I am considering sonos. Reading this its obvious that sonos is not really putting effort in making it available on the largest supported platform. Does anyone has experience with Phonos apps?
surface is in fact the sexiest tablet atm. need win rt app, when u have an rt app ill buy the sonos stuff too 😃
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Windows Phone 8 app please!
I will not buy Sonos until it has the Windows 8 app.. Please support Windows ecosystem!
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