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Volume limit feature
Add the ability to set a PIN protected volume limit per zone.
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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.
This is surely such a simple feature to implement that I am stunned and gobsmacked that Sonos have not implemented it yet!!!
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!
I would also like a volum limit per room.
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?
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?
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?
If it's that much of a deal breaker for you though then perhaps you should go for a competitor that offers this feature?
Maybe for the Sonos Speakers. But I can certainly turn my connect:amp up loud enough to where it's doing damage to the speakers.
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I'd also like to support this rather long standing feature request.
If it's that much of a deal breaker for you though then perhaps you should go for a competitor that offers this feature?
Maybe for the Sonos Speakers. But I can certainly turn my connect:amp up loud enough to where it's doing damage to the speakers.
Why is you pairing inappropriate speakers to am amp -or vice versa - anyone else's concern?
I'd also like to support this rather long standing feature request.
101 requests. No reply. I don't think Sonos monitors their forums. Or they are too busy counting money or too busy trying to figure out how to pay the bills. Something is wrong with a company that does not respond to customers requests. This feature (lack thereof) is the only reason I haven't purchased additional speakers for my business. It's not like these are $5 speakers you get at the checkout aisle. Come on Sonos! Get with the times. React to your customers, please.
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We have a full team here dedicated to reading every post made on the community and responding as well. We make sure to share ideas within the company, passing on suggestions and requests in a number of ways. That said, as a company we don't share a roadmap or discuss future development, so for some requests we can only say so much.
The only way to adjust the volume on players for most users is through our app, or using the physical buttons on the players. Most businesses I've seen Sonos used in have them mounted way too high for anyone to touch the buttons, and apps can only connect if they're on your wireless network, which you'll usually want to have private as well. The only people you should really have to worry about would be any employees that you've trusted with the wifi credentials.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone, and we love seeing posts like chowanec's above, a solution of sorts which people can use if they feel confident enough. We'll be sure to let everyone know if there's any news on this feature in the future.
And you wonder why nobody responds? :rolleyes
@cherrysonos the volume limit script author has a newer python script , should work in windows. See his newer thread here https://en.community.sonos.com/controllers-software-228995/volume-limits-per-zone-6736790
FYI As per the script author it requires a machine also running Sonospy, also windows friendly. But you could run it in a pi.
FYI As per the script author it requires a machine also running Sonospy, also windows friendly. But you could run it in a pi.
Actually, the latest is independent of Sonospy. It's not perfect, but I'm not an engineer either. 🙂 That said, Sonospy is awesome and you should use it anyway.
-Chow
-Chow
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Thanks for the requests, I'll be sure to pass the word on to the team for you. We don't share what's coming up usually, so not news on if this feature is on the list to be worked on at the moment, but we'll let you know if there's any news that can be shared later on.
Thanks Ryan but we, Sonos clients, are getting a little fed up with receiving the same standard reply you've been issuing for the last 3 years. I think we'll just have to look at alternatives to Sonos, we certainly won't be buying any further speakers and nor will we recommend Sonos to friends/family as we have done in the past. It's such a shame as its a great product but the company clearly is not interested in client feedback; this will be its downfall in the long run
Can you tell me the alternative to Sonos which has a volume limit feature? Can you tell me the one which has publicly announced a volume limit feature is coming soon?
Denon Heos has it on one product that I know of.
http://manuals.denon.com/HEOSAMP/ALL/EN/DRDZSYsaodkfte.php
Of course if @AshleyIBZ et al wanted to roll their own, LMS has a number of different volume limit, lock and security features. A few Raspi will get it done. Or you could try it with the speakers you own using the Sonos/upnp plugin.
http://manuals.denon.com/HEOSAMP/ALL/EN/DRDZSYsaodkfte.php
Of course if @AshleyIBZ et al wanted to roll their own, LMS has a number of different volume limit, lock and security features. A few Raspi will get it done. Or you could try it with the speakers you own using the Sonos/upnp plugin.
We are going to look at Denon Heos as we're not "techies" and just want a simple solution. Looks like the Sonos system will be sold on eBay!
@Ashley Bluesound also has it. This isn't an endorsement, I've never used the Denon or bluesound systems.
Many thanks, will look at both before buying. Need to do something before the neighbors of our holiday rental kill us!
You are not going to "destroy 3 speakers." Sonos Play units are already hardware limited to prevent damage at full volume.
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