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How to use Sonos in homekit

@BretonMaitre There are still some issues with HomeKit but if you Airplay to a Sonos speaker registered as an accessory in the Home App and...
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D_FyfeContributor I
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Connectivity

Why is is still so hard to get connected to my speakers through the Sonos app? Doesn't recognise my speaks more often than not. Will they ever fix this problem and get back to the way things used to be! 

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StreunerContributor I
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New update - still no fix?

First of all: I am not a native speaker, so please excuse any strange or humble expression…. Some days ago an update to the MacOS Sonos controller app appeared. Guess what: Still no fix regarding “My own library” hosted on a local (Mac) server still using iTunes and not Apple music. While → any ← network related app can connect via → any ← network protocol Sonos still refuses to add the music library (error 913, wrong password / user, stopping adding the library and else). Even network rendering from 3D apps and video compression still work flawless, not to mention several “smart home devices” that work like a charm, too. I refuse to use a NAS because of being in need of that MacOS server hosted on an Intel Mac Mini.None of the following (modified for security reasons) connection types works: \\IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4\Media\iTunes\\itunes-server.a.well.known.router.device\Media\iTunes\\itunes-server\Media\iTunes\\itunes-server.local\Media\iTunes\\iTunes-Server._afpovertcp._tcp.local\Media\iTun

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Bg573Enthusiast I
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Play & shuffle from folder view of local library still missing from Oct 28 update

My previous post “Play & shuffle from folder view of local library still missing from July 22 app update” has been closed to further comments, so I’m continuing here.As the topic says, the ability to play or shuffle from the folder view of the local library is still missing from today’s iOS version, 80.11.38. I haven’t tried the Android update - my phone is still running the 16.1 app from before this mess started.I’ve seen posts from others who used to rely on this missing feature, and it is the main way we’ve always used our library. I’m thankful that it’s still available in the S1 app, which is looking like our long-term solution.

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Sawyer704Contributor I
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S1 compatibility with Sequoia 15.1 OS fix?

After two calls and several hours on the phone with Sonos, I cannot connect the library to Sonos S1. Sometimes Sonos doesn’t find the existing system and posts a firewall problem. There is no firewall.I have made Music folders shareable, granted Sonos full disk access, and rebooted everything.Has anyone found the magic settings to make the system work? If so, please share. 

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AudeContributor I
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Changement de wifi

Nous avons acheté un sonos arc depuis presque un an, tout fonctionnait très bien. Cependant nous avons changé de wifi et ajouté la fibre, depuis lors, le sonos arc fonctionne pour la télévision avec laquelle il est relié, mais plus par l’application. Quand je cherche le produit depuis l’app sonos, je reçois que la connexion n’a pas pu avoir lieu. Avez vous des conseils à me donner pour que je puisse à nouveau utiliser pleinement la barre de son ? Merci beaucoup Aude L Moderator Edit - Translation by Google:We bought a sonos arc almost a year ago, everything worked very well. However, we changed wifi and added fiber, since then, the sonos arc works for the television with which it is connected, but no longer through the application. When I search for the product from the Sonos app, I get that the connection could not be made. Do you have any advice for me so that I can fully use the soundbar again? Thank you so much Aude L  

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bb101Contributor I
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How can I get the old iOS app back?

As we all know, the current Sonos app on iOS is a big pile of stinking sh*te. I have absolutely no idea how Sonos allowed such an app to be built, let alone released. It does not work. Every time I open it in order to do something, it’s an endless loop of waiting for things to load, having devices not found, devices not responding, laggy controls. Perhaps after a minute of waiting, stabbing randomly at grey boxes, then I can get something to play. Want to change a song? That will then take another minute, if any of the devices respond at all. It really is the pits.So, without throwing my Sonos hardware away, I go to my Mac and use the Mac app to control Sonos, and that works beautifully, as it always had in the past.So my question: how do we get the Sonos S2 app back on our iPhones and iPads? The old apps still work, as evidenced by being able to use the old Mac app. I would happily downgrade my entire system back to S1 but I was stupid enough to buy some Era devices which don’t suppor

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STEW_MUSICContributor I
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New SONOS APP - SLOW When Changing Songs

I have been a SONOS customer for over 10 years since the first SONOS speakers came out.  I have 10 speakers, Play 1, Play 3, Play 5 (Gen 1), 2 Boosts (one upstairs and one downstairs) and a new ERA 100.  The new SONOS (2) app causes slow response when changing songs either from my streaming services (Sirius, SONOS, Spotify, Amazon) OR my playlists on SONOS and Spotify.  I did not experience this slow, start and stop experience on the previous original SONOS app (v1).  I have a strong router (UNIFI) and 1Gb ISP, so my network should not be the root cause.  Nothing else on my WIFI network has this slow experience.  The Play5 is not supported on the new SONOS app, so I have separated it from the other speakers by using the old SONOS app (v1).   I am seeking possible solutions to the slow, start, stop issue that we are experiencing.  

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GoWestContributor I
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iOS app cannot find Sonos system but all devices work fine with Mac OS app

I have an iPhone 12 running iOS 18.1.1, and after months of seriously bad functionality (since the “new app” was released), now all my devices have disappeared from the app, even the one plugged directly into ethernet. On my Mac OS, I can see all the devices, and the Sonos app works perfectly. After following all the usual recommendations, I deleted and re-installed the Sonos app on my phone, and now it cannot even find my Sonos system (I cannot “join existing system”).I am currently using a “work around” by playing Spotify on my phone, and casting it to my Sonos speakers via AirPlay, but the Sonos app itself cannot see the same speakers that I can cast to.So what I have done is:-clicked “forget” on my wifi connection, and re-joined it by re-entering the password multiple times-re-installed the Sonos app multiple times-restarted my phone multiple times-restarted my router multiple times-rebooted one of my Play 5 speakers and re-set up the wifi connection just to test and see if that ma

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PLP74839Contributor I
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Is there any likihood of the Sonos app being anything other that total s**** in the near future?

Sonos revolutionised my music listening about 8 years ago. Everything just worked so well. But then the app was updated and it is now almost unusable.  They keep saying they are trying to fix the bugs, but they’ve been saying that for over a year now. Sonos is still s*****.  For something that used to be so seamless, the app now takes forever to connect, so something as simple and pausing the music now takes about a minute.  My question: is there any point sticking with it, or just ditching it entirely and stumping up the cash for something that works? Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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ArboriaSoundTrending Lyricist I
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New SONOS iOS app (May 2024) is TOTAL RUBBISH!!

The New Sonos iOS app is absolutely terrible. If you haven’t upgraded yet please please don’t. There are so many missing features and bugs to boot. It looks like an pre-Alpha version of software rushed to market without being properly tested or checked.PLEASE PLEASE  PLEASE Sonos bring back the S2 app for download on the App Store. If I could downgrade I would do it in a heartbeat. I’m a long time user and fan of Sonos products but frankly this is a big miss a disaster. This new app is almost unusable. This is Sonos’s Windows Vista moment. Please listen to your users Sonos, negative feedback is everywhere now. Please give us back the S2 app whilst this one goes back to the drawing board or perhaps the trash can.  

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RohaltContributor I
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Sonos Radio authorization loop

Hi We can’t select Sonos Radio anymore (it started about a week ago) :On both Android and iOS:Message Sonos Radio Account is expired appears After clicking the proposed buttons to ‘re-authorize’ Same message reappears in an endless loopWe have multiple Sonos products, everything is updated.I can find many related topics, but the only suggestion I found is “Use desktop app”, which is not a solution to me.Is there a solution available?Regards Rohalt

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Airgetlam
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QuestionableMethodsContributor I
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why no recently played on sonos s1 controller for mac (11.15)

I mostly use the desktop version of S1 Controller, but cannot find “Recently Played.” I also use S1 Controller for iPhone and its there and properly populated, but I much prefer the computer version for its larger screen size and generally fewer click to get to where I want to go.A few Google search results stated that “Recently Played” is limited to S2 systems and controllers. Obviously not true since as stated, it works perfectly well on my S1 Controller for iPhone.What gives?

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Mccor127Contributor I
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Airplay to Port not autoplaying to system

When using Apple Music, I’d like to find a way to autoplay the port to an existing older system.I have a Sonos Port for my turntable and an older pre-AirPlay 2, playbar/sub/Sonos One surrounds system - all located in the living room. I have autoplay to the family room system setup which works nicely for the line-in turntable.  However my problem is: when using Airplay for Apple Music, I always have to group the Port to the family room system.  Shouldn’t autoplay AUTOMATICALLY send the signal to the full system??

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frankdoylezw1Contributor I
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Timestamps Bbc Sounds

I'm new here. How best to report a bug like this?

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FeebBalesContributor I
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Sonos not playing songs in Apple Music Library

Hello out there in Sonos World, I have a beautiful sounding (and looking!) Sonos system with a play base, two rear speakers and a sub-woofer. The system is about 5 years old. When I recently returned to my Florida home after a lengthy stay in Michigan, my Sonos system would not play any of the songs in my iTunes library. I tried updating my iTunes library on the Sonos system with no luck. In fact, the iTunes library was eliminated from Sonos’s menu of service options. Four sessions with Sonos tech support did not help. None of the agents, although they were very courteous and tried very hard, could not make the iTunes library work on Sonos. One of the agents suggested I switch from iTunes to Apple Music. I did that with only some success. While the Sonos system now at least recognizes Apple Music on its menu options, the vast majority of the songs will not play on Sonos. The songs that won't play show a gray circle with a line through them (please see attached photo). The same is true

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John8237Contributor I
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Mac Sequoia Sonos App Cannot Connect to System

I’m running a 7YO Playbar with two Play surrounds and a subwoofer. Everything has worked fine until recently. I can control my system through the app on my phone, but I recently installed OSX 15 (Sequoia) on two of my Macs and now can no longer connect to my system from either Mac. I just downloaded and installed the most recent Sonos app and that didn’t change anything. The app is giving me a message saying my Mac firewall settings need to be adjusted, but I’ve tried both firewall on with Sonos inbound connections allowed, and firewall completely disabled, and neither has worked. My wife’s Mac is still running OS X 14.7 and I can connect through that Mac and desktop app without any problems, it’s just the ones that have been updated to OS X 15.Any suggestions on anything else I can try? As I said, I can use my phone, but I like using the desktop app when I’m sitting at my computer.

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MelaegContributor I
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Ownership sign in loop. Can not transfer ownership

Good afternoon! 2.5 years ago my colleague asked me to support his home theatre system (around 20+ Sonos devices). There were some glitches before, but today I faced with sign in loop and constant ownership problems. Each time I want to update system, Sonos App tells me to sign in a an owner. In a couple of steps I was able to sign in as an owner (picture is attached) but according Sonos App I’m still not an owner and can not do anything.  I found similar case in support forum, but it’s closed now. I hope that support team will investigate my case, thanks  Below is a few picturesModerator Note: Removed personal information. Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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jamesneilContributor II
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PLAYLISTS

Since the disaster of the new APP I have lost all my playlist which I have put together over a ten year period or more. When I select imported play lists message, the reply is, no selection available, also I can no longer import any new tracks from I tunes it’s a total disaster.                   It’s now 7 months since the broken new app was installed in that time there has been various announcements from Sony that these issues will be rectified -my question is when?. it looks like for the first Christmas in many years there will be no Christmas music  in our house!!I have been reading the community on a regular basis, looking for many solutions, and there must be hundreds if not thousands similar comments “Why can’t SONOS re install the original APP that worked perfect until they sort out the  issues with the new APP?”   CAN SONOS ANSWER THAT? & alsoWHEN WILL THE PL. ISSUES BE RESOLVED.

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Joe_90Contributor I
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Napster connection problem

Napster on my Sonos system will not play radio, or playlists.  If I try, Sonos tells me the connection to Napster is lost.  I have rebooted Sonos, I have uninstalled and reinstalled Napster and nothing helps.  What is the problem?

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MeigeallContributor I
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WTF? Android app forgets the system when attempting to play mp3 from shared folder on PC

Sonos app on PC.Shared folder on the same PC.mp3 file in the shared folder. Click on it to play in the sonos app on the PC… file plays on the selected speaker/speakers (One and One SL)Great.Sonos app on Android devices (three phones, two tablets)Shared folder on the PC.same mp3 file in the shared folder.Tap on it to play in the android Sonos app.‘an error has occured’File does not play.All speakers forgotten by the app. No components in the system.No components found on the network.Cannot add the components back.Open PC sonos app. Speakers are still there. Click on the file… plays on the speakersANDspeakers suddenly reappear in the android apps.

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FrustratedKoreanContributor I
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When will Spotify support be added for South Korean users?

As stated in the title, I ask to know when spotify support will be added to South Korean users of Sonos products.It is frustrating and borderline discriminatory for us customers here to pay both Sonos and Spotify the same amount of money but not be able to use the services in combination when the rest of the world is probably vibing to their favourite tunes from spotify on their sonos speakers.And, I know there was a same topic from 3 years ago, but all the answer that the other guy received was a cold corporate answer that helped *********.So please, I want to know 1. why we Koreans are deprived of the service 2. what measures are planned or taken to fix this issue.Thanks in advance. Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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schmidlt4Contributor I
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connecting/playing Pandora

I just set up a new network with a single Play 1 speaker.  For the life of me, I cannot get Pandora to play on the speaker.  If I try to add a service in the Sonos App all I can find is Pandora Cloud Cover service (to which I am not  a subscriber).  If I go to the Pandora app and attempt to cast, it appropriately shows me the speaker (room) I set up. If I click save, it just goes back to Pandora playing on my phone… i.e. it is not “casting” to the Sonos network/speaker. What am I missing?  I’ve tried the obvious and it’s not working… :(

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galaxyqContributor II
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Still having big S2 problems - lag is ridiculous and search doesn't work, does help exist?

We have a big system, spread between various combos of Play 1, Play 3, Amp, subs and soundbars.  And S2 is still terrible in our house:  Lag on the iPhone of 30 seconds or more, dropping speakers in stereo pairs, and search doesn’t work at all.  Makes the system almost useless.  It’s a little better on the  iPad, but still have unacceptable lag and search problems.  Any suggestions?  It’s really putting us off.

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Jeff DallasContributor I
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connecting new devices to existing system

My wife and I both got a new iPhone 16 Pro Max. Mine connects to our existing system perfectly. Hers can’t find our system. I have reset the app on her phone. Still can’t find system on her phone. 

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dirtybird4lifeContributor I
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Still missing the entire house from new app

I have no way to use whole home sonos & help desk not able to solve why most rooms/options have been removed, No solve in site. room deleted and we are not able to add back in. Only arc & beam in bedrooms work. Has anyone heard of a solve to bring “whole home” back on line? A ton of $ spent and the app has no use

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Airgetlam
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