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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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JStormContributor I
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SONOS S2 App Update Problems

I just found out that SONOS had an app update and I was fine with it hoping to see connection updates or any UI improvements. When I open the app, everything was gone including services, systems, and other features. Why'd they release an app update when everything isn't even working properly? I can't even connect any services, ie. Spotify or SoundCloud. Anyone got any suggestions? Samsung S20 FE btw. I managed to connect to my Symfonisks but only through the Spotify app.    Also, the UI is very laggy and glitchy. SONOS if you see this, bring back the old S2. At least it works.

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i_valentineContributor I
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SONOS App update - problems

Hi everyone!I updated the SONOS App and have been experiencing several peoblems since.I had an alarm clock that started playing music every morning with the old app. Since the update the alarm clock does not work anymore and I cannot find it in the new app anymore.Furthermore, I usually listen to a radio station via Radioplayer, but it does not work. There is always a error message (without saying what error it is).I’d really appreciate your help, especially since I practically do not/cannot use SONOS at the moment.Thank you!

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GreggerContributor I
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YouTube Music playlist - Unable to browse music

Hi there, When tapping into my "My Likes" YTM playlist in the S2 app on Android, I get a message "Unable to browse music."This is a large playlist, and another large playlist in my library has the same problem. From Google searching, I've seen reports from about 2 years ago of the same issue, though it appears that it was resolved back then.I've reinstalled the S2 app, and removed and re-added my YTM account. My sense is that this is caused by the 999 song limit in the YTM API.This playlist worked fine up until very recently, and its been well over 999 songs for a long time. I'll guess that either something has changed on the YTM API side, or the approach Sonos is using to workaround that limit (perhaps fetching only 999 songs from large playlists) is no longer working.I expect a response from Sonos might be that it's a YTM problem, and to contact them, but I do hope that Sonos engineers can take a close look at the Sonos side just to be sure.Thanks for great products, Greg

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7 months ago
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Joshua198Contributor I
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Sonos system dropping to iphone since iOS 16 update

Hello all,Ever since updating to the latest stable iOS 16, I have been having a problem where my Sonos/Airplay system keeps dropping to my iPhone when all speakers are connected. I use an iOS Shortcut to automatically connect all my speakers from my iPhone. I have tried: resetting my router, resetting all speakers, removing/adding each speaker to see if one particular speaker was the culprit. I have also changed phones, and the problem persists. The speakers do not drop when some are connected and not others. This problem persists when I do not use the shortcut and manually add the speakers - system still drops.My system consists of: Sonos Arc connected to 2 Sonos Ones and a Sub, 2 IKEA Symfonisk bookshelves, 1 IKEA Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker, 1 Sonos Roam, and 5 HomePod Minis (2 in stereo pair, another 2 in stereo pair connected via Apple TV). All connect via Airplay. The system was previously working fine.Any idea on a fix? Has anyone been experiencing anything similar? May this

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Graham from KentContributor I
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Volume normalisation

I am constantly having to change the volume when playing back songs in playlists created through Apple Music. Is there a way in Sonos to equalise / normalise the playback volume?

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2 months ago
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TwincamanAvid Contributor I
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SiriusXM not playing

Why is there so much trouble connecting with SiriusXM lately?

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WiglessContributor I
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the update/android

So, with the latest update to the app, the ability to use a widget has disappeared, do we think this is just something that is yet to come with another update "sigh" or has it been missed completely?

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3 days ago
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ByorkContributor I
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Can't add folder to music library (913)

Anyone know how to fix error 913? Mac OS 13.6.6 Cheers.

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pomm4tousAvid Contributor I
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macOS Catalina + Sonos

I've read a number of posts on this forum regarding Sonos no longer recognizing Apple Music (formerly iTunes) playlists. I've tried the suggested fixes, but still cannot see my music library or playlists from within the Sonos apps. Has Sonos made any official statement regarding the apparent incompatibility of macOS Catalina with Sonos? Just wondering whether Sonos has officially acknowledged the problem and has committed to fix it, or whether we are "on our own" regarding a fix. Thanks

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el rubio
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MarcRobertTrending Lyricist I
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Music File Refuses to Play or be Converted for 44Hz/24 Bit

I just found a FLAC Music File that refuses to play on my S1 System.Two other songs in the same folder play without issue, but I get a SONOS Error Message of :“Unable to Play…. Is is Encoded at Unsupported Sample Rate of 88200 Hz” I went as far as obtaining a 2nd copy and it too Errors with the same Message.I attempted to use AUDACITY to convert it to 44Hz / 24 Bit…. I exported it with those parameters and I get the same message…. This is a new Error I’ve not encountered in my 1600+ Song Library…..Something is somehow embedded causing this….. or simply I am not converting it properly. Suggestions are most welcome! 

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FrancoisAContributor I
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Apple music Playlists not appearing in search results as the did before

In the past few days I cannot get results when I search for an artist under Playlists. Ex: Peter Gabriel under Playlist used to give me results like “Peter Gabriel essentiels...” and many more now I get one result.   Same is happening on iphone, ipad and windows.

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controlav
3 years ago
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deedlebug57Contributor II
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Channel doesn't exist

Has anyone else experienced the error message “The channel does not exist (anymore)”. I am getting it on all channels on SiriusXM. I have reset my router, rebooted my phone and the message still shows. My SiriusXM works through their app but now through my Sonos. Thanks in advance for any help.

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4 years ago
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pilboContributor I
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Repeating parts of BBC radio station

Since the S1/S2 app split, I've noticed that throughout the day the Radio 2 feed will suddenly jump back by approximately 30 seconds and then repeat what you have just been listening to. I am using S1 software. I have submitted a diagnostic about 2 minutes after the last incident of this fault, confirmation number is 728377785. 

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3 years ago
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WaugustAvid Contributor I
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Problems adding music library on Synology NAS

I’m trying to give my Android Pixel 6 phone access to my Synology 1522 music library. I believe the attached screenshot is where I do that. If so, I can’t get past inputting what I think is the required information. Hopefully one of you will know if that’s true. Regardless of whether what I’m entering is right or wrong, when I click OK, nothing happens. The only option is to click Cancel. Suggestions?

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9 months ago
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Hinksy99Contributor I
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15.1 Update not working on Sub Mini - Infinitely Updating and Blue Dot

I have a Sub Mini experiencing the exact symptoms reported with the Boost. It was connected to a Beam 1 and 2 Play:1s and working perfectly until yesterday evening. At point of update last night the Beam and Sub Mini were both failing to update to 15.1. I disconnected the devices from each other and the Beam then updated. The Sub Mini is now completely disconnected and shows as ‘unused’ in my devices list. It says it needs to be updated.It won’t complete the update, failing at the ‘Finishing Up’ stage with the update problem and try again message after taking a long time and therefore, because all of the other devices are on 15.1 it won’t join the system and so, my expensive subwoofer now is unusable.When the update does error out, it does also have the blue dot with ‘updating’ next to the Sub Mini in the System Menu but obviously, it never works. I force close the Sonos app and it asks to update again. And yes, I’ve tried rebooting routers, logging out, force close and everything sugg

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Ken_Griffiths
11 months ago
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mightyoakbobAvid Contributor I
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Re-indexing a friend's system.

Hi,I have a friend who hasn’t been able to re-index his Sonos system for 3 to 4 years. I believe his system  is pre the S1/S2 split but did re-index in about 2018.Of course the problem is he can’t upadate because the newer Sonos/iPad control point software needs his iPad to be updated which Apple have now stopped.He can’t afford a new iPad, how can I get him past this?I have a Sonos S1 system and an up to date iPad. If I connect my iPad to his network and then update his system (I presume I could) will that then prevent his ipad being able to play music at all?Thanks for any advice.Bob. 

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controlav
1 year ago
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fOXbainContributor I
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Deezer problem - unable to browse music in app (new)

Hi there,From a couple od weeks I’m experciencing problems with browsing Deezer on Sonos S2 app (PC and smartfone). The issue is: when I enter the Deezer tab in Sonos app, there is a loadsing sign for a brief moment and then the text “unable to browse music” aprears. I’ve already tried turning off and on the whole system, updating the Sonos app and Deezer app, but there is no effect. The strange thing is, that sometimes it works, so I’m little bit confused and guess this sugests that the issue is with Deezer, but maybe Sonos have some solution for this?Last time (2-3 days ago) it worked just fine, and then, when I’ve reconfigured speakers (Beam and 2x Play:1) and reactivated Deezer account the problem came back… Any ideas how to solve this, the issue is iritating?PS - voice control works fine with Deezer. 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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SmixContributor I
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No Controls on iOS lock screen

Hi Guys,I have the latest sonos app version (15.1.1) and the latest iOS firmware (16.3.1) and i can’t see the controls sonos app on my lock screen.The few same issues related on the forum are outdated.Can you help me please to resolve this issue?Thanks in advance,Regards.I have 3 Play:1 and 1 Roam at home. Moderator note: We updated this article in October 2023 with new information below.We’ve removed the ability to control the Sonos app for iOS using lock screen controls and device hardware buttons. The way these features were architected do not meet Apple’s experience guidelines for developers and no longer offer a reliable control experience. The alternatives to controlling volume, mute, tracks that I’m aware of are:Voice control (acknowledging OP rejects this option) Opening up app on phone (again, acknowledging rejection) ‘hard buttons’ on the speakers themselves. For home theatre room, TV remote controls will control volume and mute Various third party smart home remotes Using a

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NordstiernaContributor I
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ATV autoplay through Airplay2 instead of HDMI

Hi, I'm using an AppleTV 4K and a Beam connected to my TVs HDMI ARC. When I start my Apple TV it choose to play the sound on Airplay 2 in on my Sonos One in the kitchen instead of just playing through HDMI. I've chosen HDMI as the default output on my ATV. Anyone got any sugestions?

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3 years ago
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emceeContributor II
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Song Title Not Updating Sirius

When streaming Sirius Channel 710, The Loft, the song title has stopped updating. This has been going on over a week. I have tried deleting and reinstalling Sirius. Sometimes it updates for a minute but then stops. 

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controlav
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Jay-DubsContributor II
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When will Spotify actually work with Sonos?

On a completely ‘refreshed’ network, where my Sonos speakers and components are no more than 10 unimpeded feet away from the router (on a 1 gig network), Spotify routinely skips a song (or more) and starts 10 seconds into a song 4-5 songs down on the playlist.Apparently this is a 4-year old problem without resolution. My research indicates people asking this question that long ago and *still* there is no resolution for it. I spent thousands on Sonos gear at this point. That it is incompatible with the world’s leading music streaming service is pathetic. Why not admit that Sonos doesn’t support Spotify?And why do you close off conversations in this support community as if the problem has actually been resolved?

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Ken_Griffiths
9 months ago
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GreentreeContributor I
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Unable to see products via Sonos App on iOS 16

Hi,I recently lost all my products off the Sonos app. I have followed the instructions to reset the router, Wi-Fi and turn off all the products but it doesn’t seem to help.I also noticed that our iPhone that is still on iOS15 can still see them via the app.. but my iPad and iPhone on iOS 16 doesn’t.Has anyone experienced anything similar or have any suggestions?Thanks

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Jens_8Contributor I
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(Youtube) YT Music Service - Like button missing (Thumb up/down)

Dear Sonos-Team, I am in transitioning from Google Play Music (GPM) to YT Music, since GPM will be discontinued, soon. Since you support YT Music for quite a while I’d like to know if there are plans to put the implementation on par with the GPM implementation? In general it works OK, but since the music suggestion algorithm relies on the song like (thumb up) functionality, it would be great to have this feature for YT Music. (Since supported for GPM)   Thanks for your support! Regards Jens

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NeetjeanTrending Lyricist I
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Audible & Sonos Search

I use my Sonos system to listen to my Audible books.  I have hundreds of books so I use the search extensively, however, today I tried to search for a book while in the Audible list and Audible is not included in the drop down search.  So, it defaults to TuneIn and no results are found.  When did this change?  Is there a setting I am not seeing?  I tried looking under Amazon Music but that is specifically music not Audible.  Any help would be appreciated. 

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jfredContributor I
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SiriusXM "unable to browse music" on iPhone.

For the last two days I have been unable to access SiriusXM on my iPhone. It also happened a few days ago for most of the day but it came back up. I found topics covering with the same issue from a year or more ago but nothing current. I tried the solutions that were suggested in these historical topics but none worked. It also happened a few days ago for most of the day but it came back up the following day. The SONOS status shows that SiriusXM is working but not for me.Anyone else having this issue currently and any suggestions as to a solution? Thank you.

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