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Still no resolution with Amazon Music and S1

  • March 27, 2026
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For several months, I have been experiencing persistent issues with the S1 controller and Amazon Music. Despite reaching out to support for help, the problem remains unresolved. I have been a longtime user of both Amazon Music and the S1 controller, but ever since the most recent S1 software update on iOS, I can no longer use control Amazon music without constantly receiving the error message: "This song is not encoded correctly."

I have already tried all standard troubleshooting steps, such as rebooting the devices, restarting the router, ensuring all software is up to date, and reinstalling the Amazon service within the app—none of which has resolved the issue. It's clear that Amazon Music itself isn't the problem, as the service works perfectly when accessed through Alexa (to control Sonos) or outside the Sonos app. Additionally, other music services, such as Spotify and Radio Paradise, continue to function normally with the S1 controller. This suggests the issue is unique to the combination of S1 and Amazon Music.

 

While I suspect the recommended solution would be to upgrade to S2, I have significant investments in hybrid legacy equipment and am not ready to make that transition. Has anyone else encountered this problem? I have been a loyal Sonos customer for over a decade, and until recently, everything worked seamlessly. This appears to be a new issue specific to the S1 App.

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  • Lead Maestro
  • March 27, 2026

The S1 app hasn’t change in eons. If you are having issues recently, its either due to Amazon changing something, or your local network conditions changing.

The error you are seeing is usually indicative of poor connections between devices. Updating to S2 would not help if this is the case.

What does the signal strength matrix show for your devices? (I’m assuming they are using SonosNet).


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  • Contributor I
  • March 27, 2026

Thanks for the response, I am using a boost plugged into switch, so therefore everything is on SonosNet.  On the S1 App I don’t see wireless strength anywhere.


MoPac
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  • Headliner III
  • March 27, 2026

 Try here.

 


  • March 27, 2026

You can see the signal matrix by going to the following and selecting Network Matrix. Substitute the IP address of one of your sonos devices (Settings → System → About).

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:1400/support/review


Stanley_4
  • Grand Maestro
  • March 27, 2026

The matrix view, from the internal web server might serve better.

Replace my address with yours, make sure to keep the :1400 on the end.

http://172.16.1.115:1400/support/review


  • Contributor I
  • March 27, 2026

I am also using S1. My problem with Amazon music only affects the stations, not albums or playlists. I chatted with support who confirmed they are “having an issue” with Amazon music. No indication when the problem would be fixed.