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iopeanContributor I
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Sonos intermittently won’t play Spotify

Hey,I’m having a bit of a frustrating problem when Sonos frequently says it has lost connection to Spotify when trying to play either via Alexa or S2. I’ve tried using one for the Sonos devices on Ethernet or Wireless and the problem is persisting. On the odd occasion it will work however!

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Mark P
2 years ago
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PmwalkerContributor I
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Apple Music library not showing in Sonos

Hi,for some reason I am now unable to see my Apple Music libraries including playlists in Sonos. Has there been any changes that has stopped this? thanks 

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5 months ago
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elddumContributor I
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Since upgrading to S2, Sonos randomly/intermittenlty stops playing music from Music Library (stored on NAS)

Diagnostic Submitted:  1389803671Ever since upgrading to S2, my Sonos system which had been working for years without issue has started to randomly/intermittently stop playing audio from my Music Library (stored on a WD PR4100 NAS), although the controller shows the track is still playing. This can occur from only 2 mins into playing, or after 30mins. Rarely can you get more than 30 mins. It is occurring more and more frequently to the point we cannot get to listen to music for more than 10-20mins. This does not appear to occur when streaming radio stations from TuneIN. I have followed all advice regarding similar issues, checked WiFi signals, channels,  interference, different wifi router, powered off all speakers, then on one by one, etc. All other devices are working fine at the time of failure.I thought it may be due to NAS going into sleep mode, but have tested while NAS is being consistently accessed, and also turned off the sleep setting.I have found that removing and re-adding

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2 years ago
Stuart_W
Stuart_WLocal Superstar
posted in Controllers and Music services

Sonos cannot play radio station - due to Sonos Radio requires re-authorisation

I have 2 issues with his situation. Firstly. I almost always start radio play from Sonos favourites. I simply get a message saying station cannot be played. I then navigate to Sonos Radio which tells me it has to re-authorise. So the message needs to change to tell me Sonos Radio needs re-authorising. Secondly. It seems to need re-authorising at least once a week or even more often. This is excessive

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2 years ago
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overdrevContributor I
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Error message "unable to play 'title of radio station" - the song is not encoded correctly"

 Error message "unable to play 'title of radio station" - the song is not encoded correctly" Appeared this morning,  on all TuneIn stations.Other services work fine. (Spotify, global ) Have restarted and messed around with variousCan play TuneIn using same account logon on their IPAD appIdeas ?Thanks !

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2 years ago
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RRodell311970Contributor I
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Network Bandwidth Insufficient to maintain playback buff. Nothing NEW!!!

Suddenly, this just started happening.All speakers are wireless.  I am connected to a WiFi Matrix (Orbi).The external connection is awesome.The internal connection hasn’t changed - no new devices.I am at a complete loss as to how to debug.  I can’t change the SonosNet channel.I also don’t know how to change the Sonos WiFi channel.The TV works to the Playbar and then to Play:1 / Subs.It is just internet playback… I am running Sonos2. I have googled the forum and didn’t find any recent reasons for this to happen.  Or the ability to debug.

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2 years ago
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Sir CalContributor I
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"The computer refused to let Sonos connect to it" etc. On Macbook Pro

Recently purchased a new Macbook M1 (2020) with Big Sur OS. I’m now unable add my music library that sits in my Music folder and another music folder on my external hard drive.I get the messages “computer refused to let Sonos connect to it” and sometimes a message saying it cannot find my computer.I have tried EVERYTHING including:Enabled file sharing - adding/ticking the relevant folders in System Preferences Shortened/change computer name - making sure it matches the name in network settings Checked if approved as an incoming connection in firewall settings Checked if added in Full Disk Access and Accessibility within the Privacy options Was on the phone with customer service for a good hour+ to no help.Are Sonos speakers currently not compatible with Big Sur/Apple M1 issue?? 

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2 years ago
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thepowerisonContributor I
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Can't play to Sonos via Spotify Connect anymore?

I’ve had Sonos Play:5 (Gen 2) for a few months now and it worked perfectly via Spotify Connect. A couple of days ago I purchased a second Play:5 to create a stereo pair and since then I am unable to play via the Spotify app?I’ve deleted and reconnected Spotify, reset my router etc and it still won’t connect - any ideas?

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Corry P
2 years ago
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jmwalden1123Contributor I
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Sonos app won't connect to NAS Music subfolder - can it use a two word subfolder ie: My Music?

When I try and add my NAS drive music subfolder (called My Music) the app says ‘No share My Music on server.  If I put ‘Music’ (though not a real subfolder) it connects but clearly nothing there.  Any help? All my other devices connect flawlessly.  Thanks!

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2 years ago
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tjtAvid Contributor III
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BBC Podcasts will not play on Sonos using Spotify App

Hi, I have discussed with Spotify the fact that you cannot play Spotify provided BBC Podcasts on Sonos speakers. All other podcasts I have tried to play from Spotify work no problem, but with BBC podcasts all Sonos devices are greyed out. This is not unique to me or to Sonos it seems (see the discussion here).Spotify has said they are working the issue, I wondered if Sonos was aware?Is this the BBC controlling where their content is played again, even though this content has been licensed by Spotify?

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2 years ago
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LotusgirlContributor I
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Website shows unused devices - app doesn't

A small niggle, but I wanted to check I had registered my new Sonos One and looked on the website.  The website shows my old system, a play one setup that I have now sold and replaced.    However, the app on my phone is correct - shows the new system.I cant see how to change the info on the website.  I would like it to be correct, just in case I have any warranty issues. What am I doing wrong? Many Thanks

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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Jerry_2Contributor I
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Can't login to my wife's account via iPhone

The iPhone app connection to our Play:1 and Play:3 got screwed up, such that I had to go thru the reset process of temporarily connecting one of them to the router via Ethernet.  That only partially worked, and various attempts to correct it finally got them both working, but with the Play:1 on my Sonos account and the Play:3 on my wife’s Sonos account.  But after logging out of the app on either/both iPhones, it won’t let us log into the other account - demands the credentials for the account we just logged out of.  How to fix/workaround this?

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2 years ago
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SantosnjContributor I
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Sonos speakers don't play from Spotify app anymore

Hi.. I can see and select Sonos speakers in spotify app but when selected doesn't play. They do work with Sonos app but not with Spotify. Can anybody help me please? 

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Corry P
2 years ago
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Bill_22Trending Lyricist I
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Sonos won't connect to a folder on my Mac since I upgraded to Big Sur

I just upgraded my Macbook Pro to Big Sur, and now everything in my Downloads folder no longer shows up in my Sonos Music Library. I deleted and readded my Downloads folder but it’s not actually adding any of the music within it. I followed the steps here to no avail:https://support.sonos.com/s/article/2401  

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buzz
2 years ago
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Danblackwell32Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Radio HD issue

Hi all, I would love to try radio hd but when I click on the free trial it tells me I need the up to date s2 software. I check for updates which it tells me I am 😫. I've deleted the app on every device that controls my sonos system and reinstalled it yet its still telling me I do not have the up to date version of the app 🤷‍♂️..... has anyone had this issue and been able to solve it? Cheers Dan

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Rowena B.
2 years ago
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andystoddartContributor I
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Reauthorise apple music HELP!!!!

Hi getting frustrated now, this keeps repeatedly happening for no apparent reason at all. Go to play / use apple music via Sonos app on either phone or desktop app i’m told to reauthorise apple music. WHY? On the desktop it just doesn’t work. On the iphone it again doesn’t work - it just spins when i enter password - EVEN THOUGH I AM ALREADY LOGGED INTO MY apple id!!! Can we please just get a fix?? I am quite apple and Sonos savvy but this is just ridiculous. PLEASE HELP. Ive used Sonos since its inception and apple from way back but i must say it is getting very glitchy… let’s hope someone has an answer.

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2 years ago
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WouterFContributor I
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Sonos Radio can't play Radio station

Once again this morning, Sonos Radio can’t play any radio station in my favourites.My app is up to date. I already unplugged my Sonos devices and plugged them back in, but none of that works.Interestingly, the very same radio station does work on TuneIn, so it’s clearly a Sonos Radio problem.This happens regularly in the past few weeks, and the problem disappears after a few hours mysteriously… But then the next morning it’s back again.Why can’t this service “just work”??

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2 years ago
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SophiejContributor I
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Problem connecting to radio station

I have just moved overseas and set my Sonos up on the new wifi and the UK radio stations arent working any more from the app.  BBC radio works but not commerciql radio.  Any reason for this?  

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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HighvoltageguyContributor I
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Apple Music wont play one S1 G2 or Beam

I was recently gifted the S1 G2 and subsequently bought Beam. Google Assistant works perfectly however I am having issues with Apple Music playing via the Google Assistant on both the S1 G2 and Beam. Apple Music plays through AirPlay and also via the Native Sonos app with no problems. I have removed Apple Music from the Sonos app and re-authorized many times to no avail. I've also removed the Sonos app and redownloaded...again to no avail.I have no extenders in my home and the channel seems to be clear. Any thoughts?

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Annazel S
2 years ago
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MartinJKellyContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Stingray playback issue S2 Controller

Since I've upgraded to the S2 controller a problem with playing Stingray music has arisen. The first song to play repeats. The Controller displays a new song but the one that played first just repeats, over and over. I've got a Play:1 and Stereo Play:3's as well as a Playbar in my system. Thoughts?

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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wumboContributor I
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Trouble using Airplay from MacBook Pro

I just got my Sonos Beam set up and it’s been playing music great from my iPhone, iPad, and just from the Sonos itself after setting up a voice assistant. However, I’ve run into a problem with my 2016 MacBook Pro. Whenever I Airplay computer audio to the Beam, it looks like everything is working correctly: the Sonos app even displays the correct Youtube video name. But there is no sound coming out of the speaker itself.I wanted to listen to songs on YouTube using Airplay from my computer. Any idea why this might not be working? I’ve tried the standard troubleshooting process (restarting the speaker, computer, and router) But so far still nothing. Any help would be appreciated

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Annazel S
2 years ago
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CambridgehankAvid Contributor III
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Too Many Playlist in Mac Music App

I have organized and cleaned up my Music App on my mac mini. I now have 271 playlist, the same number as before getting organized.  I have a notification from the Sonos system that there are to many playlist.  I created folders on the mac for the different types of playlist.  Sonos2 has the folders listed as playlist?  I can delete the folders and or some of the playlist.  any other suggestions welcomed 

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2 years ago
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ARo77Contributor I
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My Sonos app and my Stitcher app stopped syncing. Any ideas on how to fix?

Recently, my Sonos app and Stitcher app aren’t speaking to each other.  So if I add or remove a show to follow, that doesn’t get updated in Sonos.  This is my main use of the Sonos product so I’d love to find a solution.  Thanks! 

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2 years ago
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samooreContributor I
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Audio Technica AT-LP120X Turntable connected to Sonos Five Line-In sounds tinny

I have a Sonos 5 connected to an Audio Technica AT-LP120X turntable with built-in pre-amp.  The sound quality is horrible, what can I try to do to improve it?

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2 years ago
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GoRusticContributor I
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Spotify Crossfade unable to work through Sonos.

In trying to play songs with a crossfade so one song blends into the next on Spotify, something which works on Spotify natively and any other speaker system we've played it through, the Crossfade does not play correctly through Sonos. There is no crossfade when playing Spotify on Spotify but with the sound coming out of the Sonos system. What can we do about this! It's not groovy when a song ends abruptly and there's space and then another song starts.

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Simon B
2 years ago

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