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unable to see Sonos devices when using Airplay

Here’s some things suggested by Apple/Sonos users to maybe try next time your Speaker(s) do not show (or play) as available in the AirPlay c...
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recommend NAS drive to play cd’s through sonos

I need to replace my NAS drive used to play my CD’s over my Sonos. Need a bit of expert advice on best makes/models compatible with Sonos? T...
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How can you create internet radio streams now that TuneIn is no longer...

Hi @Dan187856 Welcome to the Sonos Community!I have the following information to share with you:Customers who already have manually added st...
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Benjamin_10Contributor I
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S1 app Amazon only showing 5 artists as of this morning. Why and how do I resolve it?

Last night, June 7th 2023 approx 8 pm Mountain time in the US, I was able to browse my Amazon Music that I purchased and have been listening to through Sonos for a decade.This morning it only shows the first 5 artists…….Why and how do I fix this?Without my music library I just lost 50% of the use of my Sonos…...is this being addressed or is there a work around that I’m not aware of? This is making me very upset that over 4k songs are just…….gone all of a sudden 

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Corry P
10 months ago
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AndoniContributor I
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intermittent availability of tunein radio stations

Sometimes, when trying to listen to a tunein radio station, we receive a “This station is no longer available on Sonos radio”. Next time I try, I can listen to that same station. It’s frustrating because there’s no reason given other than that message and it happens unexpectedly. I’m committed to Sonos with a number of devices but seriously thinking aobout moving to another service. Are there solutions?

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Airgetlam
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User197428Contributor I
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Apple Music - uploaded tracks problem

I’ve added Apple Music to the Music services in the Sonos app but in some headings in My Music such as albums I get the dreaded message “we’ve run into a problem”. This is for my own Music that I’ve downloaded to Apple Music. Strangely most songs show under Songs, with some greyed out, but no albums show and I get the error message.  Playlists direct from Apple Music display and play ok. I’ve tried re-authorising Apple Music, removing it and restarting the iPhone as per other posts on this. None works. I’ve contacted both Sonos and Apple. Each blames the other and can’t offer a solution. It happens on all devices - iOS, macOS and Windows.  Has anyone got any other solutions please? Thanks

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Simon B
3 years ago
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Don_23805Avid Contributor I
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Can't access Sonos Music Library

Years ago, I copied all my CDs to a USB thumb drive.  If I look at it with Windows Explorer it shows the usual genre folders (Classical, Rock, etc).  And within genre folders are Album folders, and MP3s for tracks within those.  If I make a copy of that USB drive and plug it into the USB socket in the car it works fine.  I assume all this genre/album/track/artist/composer/etc must have come from metadata on the CDs since I don’t have to do anything to have it work in the car.In the house I have an Addonics NAS40ESU NAS drive into which I plug said USB drive and set it up as my Sonos S1 music library.  Used to work fine, but perhaps with transitions to new PCs, OS’s (now W11), ISPs, & routers, it quit, and the CA Addonics support line has gone away.  So, since the desktop PC is on 24/7, I plugged the USB drive into it, and replaced my Music Library.  That worked for a while, but again, the configurations have changed and now NG.  On the PC S1 Sonos app I can see and select rooms, al

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1 year ago
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johnnayContributor I
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My Sonos stations not changing properly

I have several TuneIn radio stations saved in My Sonos. Recently, when I try to change from one station to another, I’ll see the icon at the bottom of the app change to the new station but the audio stays at the old station Reselecting the new station usually switches over the audio. anyone else have this problem or (hopefully) a solution?

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mgenthner25Trending Lyricist I
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Sonos + Plex service problems this evening

I have a Synology NAS with locally stored music files that I play through my Sonos system via the Plex service. It has been working well for months but just tonight, i see that I am unable to browse my files either with the Android S2 Controller or via the Sonos App on my PC.I tried reauthorizing the service multiple times and each time a browser window opened and Plex reported that I had successfully reauthorized my account. However, when I returned to the Sonos controller, I was unable to browse my music files via the S2 App.I then deleted the Plex service (via the S2 App) and tried to re-add the service to Sonos. Initially, the App responds with “Check your network connection. There was a problem getting started….” However, there is no problem with my network connection as confirmed by my ability to post here.I have restarted everything -- router, all Sonos players + Boost, and I restarted my NAS drive. I have no problem logging into the NAS from a browser window on the PC and when

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UWHDaveContributor I
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Cannot find Tidal Music Service

Hi, I've spent a fair while searching and can't find a solution to this.I've just purchased a Sonos 100 for listening to music from tidal at home.In the android app I go to add the tidal music service, but tidal isn't in the list.I've tried casting from the tidal app to the speaker, but this doesn't work. My googling says this is because I need to add the tidal music service first? Is anyone able to help please?  

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11 months ago
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HansDPContributor I
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Radioplayer not working

It seems the integration with Radioplayer is broken again  1. The radio stations that I have added to my homescreen in the past do not start anymore clicking on them 2. Searching for radiostations in the old search do not include Radioplayer stations anymore 3. Searching for radio stations in the new search state that Radioplayer is not responding. The service status page does not mention any issue, which is obviously wrong.  

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Corry P
8 months ago
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acyl2000Contributor I
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myTuner Radio station not working on sonos apps

MyTuner radio stop running on sonos s2 apps

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4 months ago
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Anne-Marie BirkenstockContributor I
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Airplay/Spotify Connect no longer working

Hi all,I use my Sonos products to play music from Spotify. Previously I was able to do this directly through Spotify by just selecting the device/s to play through. This randomly stopped working a couple of months ago and now I can only play through the Sonos app (which unfortunately is clunky with Spotify). There is some connection still, as if I’m playing music on Spotify (either on my laptop or phone) but then start playing it through Sonos, it’ll stop playing on Spotify (or vice versa). I had changed home internet (from NBN to 5G WiFi) however the above issue didn’t arise until a month or two after this. I’ve tried:factory resetting a speaker & setting up again  uninstalling & reinstalling Spotify & Sonos apps on my phone  turning off devices & phone/laptop and back on again  checked all on same network, they are, it’s 2.4ghz.Would appreciate any advice or tips, thank you! 

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Jamie A
6 months ago
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User279803Avid Contributor II
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Successfully added S2 network on same network as S1, but S2 app then does not work

Any general do’s and dont’s for creating a S2 network on the same lan as an existing S1 network, that is to remain unaltered?I’ve got the new devices attached (can ask Sonos to ‘play music’) but can’t get the S2 controller (any platform) to recognise them.Messages like:“Sonos found on this network. The system includes products that aren’t compatible with Sonos S2.“You have options:”Options offered include setting up a new system (done that) or ‘more’.Under ‘more’, there is nothing that seems to get us out of S1 jail. ‘About my system’ just shows the 5 products on the pre-existing S1 network.TIAAlex

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NorfolkEnchantsContributor II
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Is there an Android app fix?

Any idea what's wrong with the Sonos Android app? The landing "My Sonos" page is just a collection of blank boxes (screenshot attached). I've tried force stopping and restarting the app, as well as un/reinstalling, but get the same issue, making it unusable.  

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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old school brianContributor I
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Sonos CR200 finally dead?

I switched from a Sonos S1 networked system using NAS drive to just using the music off my computer.  Upon doing this and updating my system software - the 2 CR200’s no longer work.  I read some previous posts that the using a networked system - the CR200’s will still work.  Do I have to switch back to my NAS drive or is my CR200’s finally dead?  Thanks Brian

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9 months ago
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kirkmcTrending Lyricist I
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Can't AirPlay to my Sonos Amp

I use my Sonos Amp in my home office from my Mac via AirPlay. This morning, I tried to play some music, and it’s not connecting. It shows up in the AirPlay menu in the Music app, but can’t connect. I can stream via AirPlay from my iPhone with no problem. I recently installed a new mesh wifi system, but that’s the only thing that’s changed in my setup. Any idea what could be going wrong or how to diagnose this?

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1 year ago
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Thorium PrimeTrending Lyricist I
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Spotify with Sonos controlled from App

So I have been using the free version of Spotify with Sonos for some time, and decided to go for Spotify premium. Before I upgraded I tested that Spotify app as a free user, and was happy with the ability to control/cast to Sonos directly from the app. But after upgrading to premium it started failing. Has anyone experienced something similar? Controlling Sonos from Spotify:Shortly after upgrade to a family plan I was no longer able to successfully cast to Sonos, my devices will show up, but there is either just silence (while the app shows it is playing), or simply a failure to connect. After a connection failure the Sonos speaker will (strangely enough) start playing whatever was the last music/service it played. Weird. Sonos devices (Play 1 and Move) will however reliably show up in the connect list. This behaviour is consistent from both Android app (tested from two devices) and from the PC app. I have removed the Spotify service and reinstalled in the Sonos app several times. Have

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Corry P
3 years ago
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EddiewContributor I
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Having a lot of trouble with software and system - can't connect or play music

Every time I try to use this speaker its 30-40 min of work to get it working.  then I can't use my playlists, can't even use the AUX cable without going through hell (the stupid software) which limits everything.  I don’t understand why you want to limit (control) us just using a speaker.  Now after all the frustration it just doesn’t even work anymore lol.  just flashes and won’t connect, and apparently according to the website it doesn’t support apple products for set up anymore which is something you have to do constantly with this garbage software.  I’m about to throw this thing in the lake.  Such a waste of time and money.  I’ve wasted so many hours of my life on this trash.  If you are looking to buy one of these (Don’t)!!!!

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3 years ago
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mhornbechContributor I
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S1 app stopped working after iOS 16 upgrade

My S1 app cannot see my Sonos system after upgrade to iOS 16. I have tried reinstalling the app and turning network permissions on and off, but no matter which of my units (mix of new and old) I try to connect, it doesn’t find them. I had similar issues 1-2 years ago when the app suddenly started working again - after an update to one thing or the other I guess. Also my Sonos Move have stopped appearing in the list of Airplay devices on my phone in other apps.

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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KevColContributor I
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Apple Music connection lost

When I try to access My Music via Apple Music, I get the following error message: Unable to play “song title” - the connection to Apple Music was lost.  I have spent hours trying to troubleshoot this. Can anyone help? 

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3 years ago
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swittersAvid Contributor I
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Can't remove product from my system

I bought a Sub Mini and added it to my Living Room. I decided to return it, so it is no longer plugged in or connected to the network. In the Sonos app, I see a little red dot under “System” and a message: “Sub Mini—Not connected”. However, when I tap on “System”, and then “Living Room”, the only products I see are the two Era 300s that are still connected in that room. The Sub Mini isn’t listed and I am unable to tap on it to remove it.What now? 

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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AlethiaLContributor I
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connection to SiriusXM was lost

I just re-subscribed to Sirius XM and now  keep getting the error that the connection has been lost. It will play all our other channels and music subscriptions, like Pandora and YouTube Music just fine, but it won’t stay connected to the SiriusXM, despite uninstalling and reinstalling the Sonos SiriusXM app. What else can we do to fix it?Thank you!

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Airgetlam
10 months ago
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KnoedelbaumContributor I
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Can't disconnect from Sonos AirPlay

Hi everybody,so I just got 3 Sonos One speakers last week and overall im quite happy, but one major issue is that AirPlay doesn’t work as its supposed to. Connecting via AirPlay works well in most cases, but disconnecting from one or more rooms/speakers is not possible. It just keeps playing, loads for a long time (see screenshot) and then nothing happens. The only fix I found is to restart my iPhone (13 Pro). Never had to restart it before, now I’m constantly turning it on and off.Does anybody else have the same issue? Any tips on a fix?Thanks for the help!  

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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PhilUKContributor I
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Can't connect over 2.4 Wifi with WPA and Ch11 selected

I’m pulling what hair I have left out over this. To be honest it’s also bloody annoying that of all the wifi enabled gadgets connected to my network Sonos always, always gives me grief! I hope the software team is listening in on this, as you can consider your programming skills get a grade of E-, must try hard, see me after lesson!Rant over...So, I’ve changed broadband provider and am trying to connect to my Play 5 Gen 2. I’ve separated my wifi into 2.4 and 5.8 and connected my app/android phone to the 2.4. I’ve made sure I’m in wireless mode 802.11b/g/n, chan 11 with WPA-WPA2-Personal set and yet my Sonos app still can’t see my 5. I’ve tried going through the Sonos network and again all I get asked is to name the network and enter a password to a Sonos network I have no idea what that password is!!  Or I simply get no wifi networks available, spinny wheel.I’m this close to chucking the bloody thing out the window unless someone can save me in this circle of Sonos Dantean despair!

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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ISMBContributor I
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NASDrive won’t connect

For several years my Sonos has played my albums on my WD My book live. I am now receiving a message that my book live does not exist. The drive is connected directly to the bridge with a cable.I have tried disconnecting everything and rebooting. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the NAS drive . I am not tech savvy and have looked through other posts but to no avail. Any ideas?

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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James FrameContributor I
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Problems with iPhone App

Hi I am seeing the same problem it’s lucky dip when I try to use the Appi have 4 Sonos devices Amp/ Port / Play5 and MoveSome days all show , others just 1 and it’s never the same one.Yet if I then go to my MacAir M2 all the devices show  Also I’ve set my Sonos to Google home and if I ask Google to play on any of the Sonos devices it works. As an aside if I do use the Mac App then go to iPhone app the devices miraculously appear.my IPhone 12Pro is on the latest iOS 16.3.1the Sonos App is 15.1 all on the same WiFi no mesh no clever stuff. It’s clearly the App  Come on Sonos give us back the bullet proof App we used to have As that is not the case right now  

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
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amorbavianContributor I
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Podcasts not found

Why is it that the app doesn't find any shows when searching for podcasts? And I mean ANY. Doesn't matter what I type. I have Spotify AND Pocket Casts connected. 

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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