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Rip Torn
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New SONOS App - Adding to queue

I’m unable to add an album to existing queue. Is this feature gone or am I missing it?
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David Weller
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New SONOS App - Alarms

App has been upgraded,  We onlu have IOS no access to Mac or Windows, Lost ability to use alarms etc  Can we reverse upgrade and go back? Ne...
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music library after latest app update

Hi mvoslooThanks for the response tip, will try it our and see how I get on!
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Exterminating Angel
Exterminating AngelAvid Contributor I
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Android and iOS controller can't see "Your Sources"

Sonos release 4 August 2024 (I'm guessing the date; I updated these on Tue 6 August):There is a fault with the Android & iOS controllers: neither display the section called "Your Sources", which, in my case consists of [1] Music Library and [2] Line-In [Amp]The Music Library is accessible (it resides on a powered-on Windows device) and (of course) I am able to see all of its contents on the Windows version of the controller.But when I start the Android controller and the iOS controller, neither controller shows "Your Sources". Note that the Windows device was already up and running and playing (using the Music Library) to a Roam speaker with no issue.I then power on both Sonos Play speakers (and the Line-In Amp) .. and magically.. the Android and iOS show up the "Your Sources" details.What could possibly have prevented seeing my sources on those two mobile versions?? I can’t believe the mobile versions are closely-coupled to the Play speakers to trigger “seeing” the music library.T

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80.06.03 upgrade August 6th

Release notes below. Note added tool to downgrade to S1 from S2 app. How's this work? Tool is found by accessing the Help Center in the s2 app------------///-//80.06.04 (Android)80.06.03 (iOS)Release date: 8/6/2024In this update:This update contains new features for Sonos Ace. To use these features, make sure your Sonos Ace is up to date using the Sonos app. Introduced TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Arc, Beam (Gen 1), Beam (Gen 2), and Ray on Android Added TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Beam (Gen 1), Beam (Gen 2), and Ray on iOS Added S2 to S1 downgrade tool Improved smoothness and reduced latency for Group Volume controls on iOS Added mute buttons for individual products in Group Volume controls Added Group Volume controls from the Now Playing screen on iOS Added the ability to clear the queue on iOS Improved performance for large queues on iOS Added the ability to “forget system” on Android Improved reliability for speech enhancement and night mode settings on iOS Improved reliab

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NickGabbContributor I
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Cannot access Music Library since update 1 day ago

Put in update yesterday and now I cannot add/edit/access or change the music Library. Run as Admin. Given FULL rights, Shared it. Shouted at it. I am an IT Pro of over 50 years experience. This needs fixing YESTERDAY. Contrition is good but results are better. Release rewind to prior WORKING update immediately please.

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candynewgasContributor I
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iMac latest software version number

Hi all,I have updated my iPhone and iPad to the latest version of the Sonos App and on BOTH I have a BLACK icon with SONOS written across it.On the screens ob both It shows I have version 80.05.05 But ….. On my iMac I have also installed the latest version from the downloads page on SonoS and even though the website says 80.05 dated 7/22/2024 I can not see that version on my iMac .. It is still showing 16.3The icon is still the old GOLD icon.Is this correct ? I seem to be having many problems with my library at the moment after getting the newer versions.  

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ClothEaredNincompoopTrending Lyricist I
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Cannot Add Services (Apple Music) in New Sonos App

Greetings All. Been having a mare since new update as cannot add in Apple Music in Content Services.I have tried this from Android, iOS. Deleted both Sonos and Apple apps and tried again. Tried older version of Sonos app etc… On iOS and Android I cannot add any of the services listed. Strangely I tried on Windows and can add some services from there but when I try Apple Music it results in a message stating that ‘Apple Music must be added to Sonos from an iOS device or Android phone’. Anyone had any luck in resolving a similar situation>?

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JCattellContributor I
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Accessing itunes

I have not used Sonos for a few months. When I logged in today it updated my controller to 80155014When I try to access my music library it says I do not have access to the folder (C:/user/../itunes)How do I use the system now?John Cattell

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Craig L
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youlaughatmeContributor I
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App update battery drain.

Please tell me I’m not alone in seeing a huge drain my device batteries since the 80.50.04 update. I’ve had music playing since about 8am currently 11:46am and it’s used 15% of my battery. 6mins screen time and 14h in the background?!?  Same across all my devices, this can’t be right surely? Has to be know issue, this is not acceptable. What are they doing mining crypto in background to prop up the share price?  *edit - turns out I can’t type, apologies for mistake  in the title 🤦‍♂️

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Craig L
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robokittyEnthusiast II
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Is the queue really empty when the new app says it it?

I just played an old playlist. On my computer, where I am still using the old app, I see that it’s playing, and I can see that there are a lot of songs in the queue. But in the new app is says the queue is empty, even though it also says it’s playing a song. Is there a way to really see what is in the queue?

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MiketheDTrending Lyricist I
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Two separate stereo pair Sonos systems; Apple Music Family subscription; some songs only play through one pair

I really do love the Sonos stereo pair with sub system.  Got my wife one as well.  We share an Amazon Music account and all is well there.  Just added an Apple Music Family Account as well.  When using “Hey Sonos” commands there are songs that will play on mine and not on hers and other songs play on hers but not on mine.  Have never had this issue with Amazon Music.  We use Apple Music in her vehicle as well.  Any thoughts on why this is happening and how to remedy it?Thanks in advance..

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Apple music does not start. instead display runs through playlist

The bottom UI display runs through the Apple playlist , but doesn’t play it

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Old PersonContributor I
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iPhone connection

The Sonos App works on my computer and my Samsung phone work fine, but I've downloaded onto my Wife's Iphone 14 and it just can't find the system. All are on the same Wifi network?

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MarinopirContributor I
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volume control

How do I control room volumes separately on this new app?  

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Kevin81
Kevin81Contributor II
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sonos mini sub & Spotify issues with the new sonos app

So since the new app update my Sonos mini sub wouldn’t work with my Sonos ones tried to reset  however now it just won’t connect but will show up in the tab menu for a bit then disappear im also having issues with music going on & off or skipping as well as my ablums on Spotify saying something went wrong what going off here as I have over 10 Sonos items that cost me a lot off money for me not able to use the products properly what’s going off Sonos?????  

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RedRozContributor I
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Unable to add shared folder to music library (913)

A couple of weeks ago I was able to add my own music to my Sonos system, tried to add a mix yesterday and I am now getting this error “UNABLE TO ADD SHARED FOLDER TO YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY (913)This is really annoying and frustrating that I can’t listen to my own tunes, what has changed? and is there a fix for this?

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Boyse6748Contributor I
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The latest Sonos Upgrade

What on earth have sonos done. Five years of trouble free operation, and then today’s upgrade destroys the entire setup. Phoned the support line, only to be told 95 minutes wait time.its a joke…. I assume.????I wish there was an undo button. This truly is extremely irritating. Did nobody check this mess prior to release.No doubt there will be no apologies or an offer to resolve this bloody fiasco.GUTTED. 😡😡🤬🤬🤬 AN ENTIRE DAY WASTED !!!!!!!!

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Keith_JohnstonContributor I
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Sonos Alarms No Longer Working

Following the most recent updates, long-standing alarms no longer work. Newly created alarms don’t work.

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User849440Avid Contributor I
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Sonos wont see my Mac Music Folder

I recently moved my music from PC to Mac and now Sonos refuses to see it. I go into the usual manage settings to add music from my computer or external drive, find my music folder on my Mac (which is on the Mac’s SSD) andI get the error “Sonos unable to add the music folder.  Access to the shared folder is denied- check the user name and or password”. I have checked and re-checked that the folder is shared but do not know what else to do. It was so simple on my PC!!!Any help please?

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chris arnoldTrending Lyricist I
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finding my local music library on my mac

I have the latest release of the Sonos app on my iPhone. The relaxers notes say that it will now enable me to find my local music library on my Mac which is running Catalina. I have followed all the instructions on both Apple help and Sonos help. I still cannot add my music library  to my Sonos system. I am so frustrated as I have a large music library of ripped CDs and I cannot play them on my Sonos system. Can anyone help please.

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Craig L
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Adabs77Contributor I
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new sonos app released 7th May 2024 issues

 Apart from the listed problems with music libraries, sleep,alarm, wifi channel options missing and Rova issues, I’ve noticed another, forgetting Sonos systems.This is when i leave my home system and go to work which we have Sonos, when i opened my app with the old app, this would seamlessly connect to the work system, then when i get home seamlessly connect to my home system and so on. Now the new app requires me to ‘join new system’ every time i go to work and come home. It doesn’t remember or seamlessly change between the 2 systems. I also tried this when going to my parents home and brothers who have Sonos. I am on their local networks and the same issue. I have to join their system, then i get home and have to join my system. Too many bugs on the new app, and Sonos should allow us to download the old app until they sort out all the problems. Im sure once the bugs are ironed out, this new app will be a better experience. I have noticed when it is working, it is quicker on connectio

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BuckContributor I
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Apple Music not showing playlist or album names

Hi since the updates my system (running the S1 app) is no longer showing playlist or album names when browsing Apple Music. See the screen grab   I have tried removing Apple Music and then re linking but no joy    is this a So os issue or something I can resolve? thanks for any input   

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piccadillyAvid Contributor I
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Linking SONOS to my Hard Drive

Good afternoon, I have been operating Sonos successfully for the last four years such that we have music, at the touch of my iPad, throughout the house. The system was linked to a Toshiba Hard Drive, containing my music, plugged into a USB port on my desktop computer.  Recently the desktop computer failed and had to be replaced. I am now trying to set up Sonos to communicate with the Toshiba Hard Drive plugged into the USB port of the replacement computer.  However, I am now unable to link the hard drive to the Sonos System via the Sonos app.  Going into the Sonos Menu, if I click on “Manage” next to the System name, the option to access the Music Library is simply not there! – although, I am sure that my search via Google indicates this should be the case. The iPad I am using is an iPad Pro running iOS version 17.5.1 so it is fully up to date. Advice on how to link the hard drive to Sonos would be appreciated. Thank You and Kind Regards, 

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Serge van der BaanContributor I
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Sonos stops playing Spotify commercials

HI  My Sonos and Spotify are up to date. But during or after the ads, i dont have any sound. Has to do with Sonos, because i don't have any issue in the car. Someone a solution for this? 

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Russ1309Contributor I
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BBC radio sounds

I am trying to access various bbc radio stations via bbc sounds, but can’t get anything. Is there currently a problem? Thx

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Kevin 22Contributor I
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Apple Sonoma 14.5?

Can I add my music library using Sonoma 14.5?

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keithhuAvid Contributor I
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New app volume control issue

Updated to the new app yesterday.  When I try to use the volume sliders on a group of speakers, or individual speakers within the group, the volume does not change and the slider just pops back to the previous position.  Tried repeatedly to get it to work, no luck. Anyone else?

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