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EnnaN
Enthusiast I
December 6, 2012

A linux controller is needed.

  • December 6, 2012
  • 258 replies
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A linux controller for the Sonos system is really needed. A basic controller shouldn't be that hard to create, so even if the userbase is smaller then for Windows there shouldn't be a cost-reason to not do this. The strength of Sonos is ease-of use, and a user that -for instance- prefers Ubuntu will be left to use his/her phone.
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      Andy Tanner-Smith
      Lyricist I
      January 20, 2015
      Definite +1 for a Linux native solution. Wine is not a solution. Its not rocket science if the system already uses Linux, Sonos has the skills in house. Very disappointed.
      User354946
      Lyricist I
      January 31, 2015
      +1 - It is a shame that the controller is not ported to Linux. We, as a family, use Ubuntu. Please, make an effort.
      Enrico
      Lyricist III
      February 2, 2015
      The great problem, dear Sonos, is that you are not interested in linux client and not able to build a wine runnable application. If your controller runs on wine, linux people stop bugging you asking for a linux client!!!
      despens
      Lyricist I
      February 8, 2015
      I'm a tech guy using Linux, and the only one in this office who cannot play something on the Sonos.
      Steve Robins
      Lyricist I
      February 22, 2015
      Hey Sonos, The family household runs on Ubuntu here! 

      I just bought  Sonos Play:3 without checking it was compatible, more fool me.  I've got it working in a windows VM but it's been a pain. 

      You have built your product using Linux, do the right thing by your customers and give something back to the OpenSource community!!
      Dawson Grunzweig
      Lyricist I
      February 22, 2015
      This is really a poor company decision. Its not that much work to add a linux controller and with the removal of the actual sonos controllers from the product line, im sure that a ton of people would love to make linux based control stations (i would use a RasPi). We just bought a $2000 set and i dont want to have to use my phone or computer all the time, i would like a linux controller. It wouldnt be hard to develop so please reconsider this
      Christoph Martin
      Lyricist I
      February 24, 2015
      +1 Sonos for Linux! Homeautomation Systems on Linux also waiting for this!
      Dolf_1
      Lyricist I
      February 25, 2015
      After 2 years of begging still no controller for Linux. Very disappointing! I almost regret my purchase of Sonos (Playbar + Play5 + Play3 + 2x Play1 + Bridge) A lot of money, but very poor support!
        doced
        Trending Lyricist I
        March 3, 2015
        There is a working controller, it doesn't come from Sonos (shame on you!), though. If you install the Kodi media server (most Linux distros have pre-packaged binaries available in their software shops/repos), it comes with a sonos add-on. All you need is to activate the add-on, configure it in a couple of very simple steps and then lean back and enjoy. The add-on does not fully replace the sonos-controller, but most basic functions are covered. A few nice extras include the download and display of artist biographies and  slideshows.  If you decide to use it and find it does the job well, spread the word.
        kirashi
        kirashi
        Lyricist I
        March 31, 2015
        However, since Linux is not widely used in most homes it simply doesn’t make sense for us to develop and maintain a native application right now.  
        Since Sonos doesn't see the sense in providing an application for Linux right now, I don't see a point in selling Sonos speakers at work anymore. Time to look to something that acts as a UPnP or DLNA receiver.
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