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Volume limit feature
Add the ability to set a PIN protected volume limit per zone.
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We will never ever max out the volume on these speakers. I can't imagine going above the middle of the scale. We dislike loud noises and it makes me nervous that I can so easily blast loud sound out of these by accident. I would really appreciate a way to set a personal maximum on each PLAY1 and then have the entire scale range over the acceptable volumes, instead of having half the scale as a lurking danger. Either that, or have an alternate style volume control with an increase/decrease rather than a slider.
Sonos units will not blow if played at full volume, they are designed to protect themselves, the maximum available volume on a play unit is the maximum safe volume for that unit.
If it's that much of a deal breaker for you though then perhaps you should go for a competitor that offers this feature?
If it's that much of a deal breaker for you though then perhaps you should go for a competitor that offers this feature?
Hi Sonos, if you are listening.
Three years since this feature request was mooted, and new products released since then, so I post here more out of hope than expectation.
Volume limiting for individual zones is truly a deal breaker for me. I'd love to buy four Play 1 units for my kids rooms, but without the means of setting a maximum output there is no way I will consider it. Sure, they should do as they're told and "turn it down", but I'm also thinking of the fact that flat out, or given an accidental volume hike, the units will be blown, not to mention the nerves of those around at the time, or the sanity of neighbours when we are out and unable to keep an ear on the tykes.
So come on Sonos. It's surely not too hard a feature to implement in software without affecting the overall performance of the unit. Must be worth it just to reduce the social impact of One Direction on the nation too.
Perhaps the 2018 update then?
Three years since this feature request was mooted, and new products released since then, so I post here more out of hope than expectation.
Volume limiting for individual zones is truly a deal breaker for me. I'd love to buy four Play 1 units for my kids rooms, but without the means of setting a maximum output there is no way I will consider it. Sure, they should do as they're told and "turn it down", but I'm also thinking of the fact that flat out, or given an accidental volume hike, the units will be blown, not to mention the nerves of those around at the time, or the sanity of neighbours when we are out and unable to keep an ear on the tykes.
So come on Sonos. It's surely not too hard a feature to implement in software without affecting the overall performance of the unit. Must be worth it just to reduce the social impact of One Direction on the nation too.
Perhaps the 2018 update then?
Hi Sonos, if you are listening.
Three years since this feature request was mooted, and new products released since then, so I post here more out of hope than expectation.
Volume limiting for individual zones is truly a deal breaker for me. I'd love to buy four Play 1 units for my kids rooms, but without the means of setting a maximum output there is no way I will consider it. Sure, they should do as they're told and "turn it down", but I'm also thinking of the fact that flat out, or given an accidental volume hike, the units will be blown, not to mention the nerves of those around at the time. Not to mention the neighbours when we are out and unable to keep an ear on the tykes.
So come on Sonos. It's surely not too hard a feature to implement in software without affecting the overall performance of the unit. Perhaps the 2018 update then?
Three years since this feature request was mooted, and new products released since then, so I post here more out of hope than expectation.
Volume limiting for individual zones is truly a deal breaker for me. I'd love to buy four Play 1 units for my kids rooms, but without the means of setting a maximum output there is no way I will consider it. Sure, they should do as they're told and "turn it down", but I'm also thinking of the fact that flat out, or given an accidental volume hike, the units will be blown, not to mention the nerves of those around at the time. Not to mention the neighbours when we are out and unable to keep an ear on the tykes.
So come on Sonos. It's surely not too hard a feature to implement in software without affecting the overall performance of the unit. Perhaps the 2018 update then?
I would also like a volum limit per room.
+1
We'd use it in our vacation rental - otherwise we might need to remove our sonos entirely, sadly.
We'd use it in our vacation rental - otherwise we might need to remove our sonos entirely, sadly.
My 14 month old son almost blew my bedroom speakers this morning and more importantly gave himself a terrible fright.... FFS!
Implement the feature SONOS!
Implement the feature SONOS!
This is surely such a simple feature to implement that I am stunned and gobsmacked that Sonos have not implemented it yet!!!
Having a maximum limit would enable me to but another SONOS unit. I would like to have wired outside speakers connected to a SONOS unit, but I'm so worried about accidentally increasing the volume too much and annoying the neighbours, that I dare not do it.. If I could limit it to say 10% of volume, then I could buy it without worrying.
If the ability to set a custom maximum on the volume is introduced, it'd be nice to be able to set associated time ranges. I'm living in an apartment and what is acceptable during the day is very different to what's acceptable at 2am when a fat finger moment could wake up 4 units of people!
This box will now get hidden underneath the table so that nobody can turn the volume up by accident so much that it blows the speakers. I'm limiting the output of the zp90 in effect.
I would be fine with a first step of putting ("hiding") the per zone volume offsets in the settings. Toddlers, clumsiness and jittery touchscreen digitizers are my main concern. (Not that there was any recent clumsiness event that lead to this post...)
I think that a user rights needs to be introduced (which includes volume limits). You can have the following rights. admin - access to all, with ability to restrict features to managers, users & guests plus able to set volume to predetermined limit in each zone/room. Example accounts (allocated to devices) Manager - no restriction setting ability, Access to alarms and everything else. User - volume up to pre determined limit, change source, change tracks, no alarm access, not allowed to delete playlists, etc. Guest - add songs to existing playlist only (no volume control) Stu
Another person supporting the request for this feature (limit volume by player via controller / settings).
+1
It's unfortunate that Sonos haven't implemented this feature. Having to remove my speakers from an Airbnb rental due to guests playing music at loud volumes.
I'd add anothe 'Hell Yeah!' to this.
The Connect at least has the fixed volume setting with a limiter that is controlled by my amp.
Something similar for the speakers would be really useful.
The Connect at least has the fixed volume setting with a limiter that is controlled by my amp.
Something similar for the speakers would be really useful.
Why are Sonos not commenting on these threads?
After som googling, I found this tread. This need to be implanted. Please dont let this topic die, it´s important to me the we see such a feature
I just accidentally slide the volume up all the way and scared the hell out of myself and the whole building with my Playbar. I meant to grab the title bar but missed.
I think there should be a limit and / or a volume lock feature added to the controller.
I think there should be a limit and / or a volume lock feature added to the controller.
+1 for this.
Completely agree that a "max" volume limit per zone is absolutely required. One of the work-arounds I've been using so far is to use the volume control on my tablet (or phone) when the Sonos app is full screen. The volume of Sonos will then only jump one "click" at a time, which has helped me minimize the number of accidental "full volume" type situations. Not ideal, but that's how I've dealt with it so far.
Completely agree that a "max" volume limit per zone is absolutely required. One of the work-arounds I've been using so far is to use the volume control on my tablet (or phone) when the Sonos app is full screen. The volume of Sonos will then only jump one "click" at a time, which has helped me minimize the number of accidental "full volume" type situations. Not ideal, but that's how I've dealt with it so far.
Userlevel 2
1. The ability to limit the usable volume range per Sonos device. The entire slider area should then become available for finer grained use up to that new, lower, maximum.
2. The ability to then somehow lock this new limit under some form of parental or admin control.
Personally I just need the first, and suspect even those also requiring 2. would welcome it if it means implementation sooner rather than later :)
+1 for that
+1 for #1
I really need to be able to set the maximum volume at a lower level. To protect my system and to protect my ears.
Every room is different. In my bathroom everything above 35-40% is insane and painful.
This is a huge issue to me.
Example of maximum volume settings:
Room: Player: New Allowed Volume:
Living Room: Connect (100%)
Dinning Room: Play:5 (60%)
Kitchen: 2x Play:3 (60%)
Bathroom: Play:1 (40%)
Or at least just do it the same way as when i set the input volume, when using the Line In on the Connect.
If i already can define the allowed volume on the Connect in 10 levels, then why am i not allowed to do the same on the Play speakers?
I really need to be able to set the maximum volume at a lower level. To protect my system and to protect my ears.
Every room is different. In my bathroom everything above 35-40% is insane and painful.
This is a huge issue to me.
Example of maximum volume settings:
Room: Player: New Allowed Volume:
Living Room: Connect (100%)
Dinning Room: Play:5 (60%)
Kitchen: 2x Play:3 (60%)
Bathroom: Play:1 (40%)
Or at least just do it the same way as when i set the input volume, when using the Line In on the Connect.
If i already can define the allowed volume on the Connect in 10 levels, then why am i not allowed to do the same on the Play speakers?
Userlevel 1
+1
1. The ability to limit the usable volume range per Sonos device. The entire slider area should then become available for finer grained use up to that new, lower, maximum.
2. The ability to then somehow lock this new limit under some form of parental or admin control.
Personally I just need the first, and suspect even those also requiring 2. would welcome it if it means implementation sooner rather than later :)
I agree.
The most vital of the two options are defo #1. The ability to lock the settings menu in the controller seems of less importance.
Fingers crossed ;)
Userlevel 2
There seem to be two slightly differing requirements here, or at least one requirement with an additional feature required by some.
1. The ability to limit the usable volume range per Sonos device. The entire slider area should then become available for finer grained use up to that new, lower, maximum.
2. The ability to then somehow lock this new limit under some form of parental or admin control.
Personally I just need the first, and suspect even those also requiring 2. would welcome it if it means implementation sooner rather than later 🙂
1. The ability to limit the usable volume range per Sonos device. The entire slider area should then become available for finer grained use up to that new, lower, maximum.
2. The ability to then somehow lock this new limit under some form of parental or admin control.
Personally I just need the first, and suspect even those also requiring 2. would welcome it if it means implementation sooner rather than later 🙂
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