A linux controller is needed.

I managed to get the android controller running under ubuntu .. may help a few people .. https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/web-controller-for-sonos-runs-on-linux

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.

I have been running XBMC for a long time on my Ubuntu based media system - When I got my sonos speakers and installed the Kodi plugin for Sonos, I was not aware that controlling Sonos from a linux system was an issue - seems to work really well 🙂

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We need a linux controller. We have three computers at home, all with ubuntu.
Sonos is a leader in multiroom system, you cannot ignore linux users.

Thanks.

I was considering a Sonos system, but it's not a real option without Linux support.

One thing Linux people don't like is overcomplicated, bulky software with too many features. I'd say you should develop and maintain a basic core driver/controller that handles the functionality of managing players, sending audio, etc.

In other words, it doesn't need to manage your audio and integrate with iTunes. I don't even want it to do those things  - that's bulky, and buggy. Just let it look like any other audio output option, plus having a simple utility to manage the physical devices, and that's enough.

But without any commitment to Linux, Sonos has no place in my home.

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!!

Yes, it is so easy to use a linux enviroment for a commercial product and then ignore to give something back...
Linux people should make a global action against Sonos...

Given that Sonos aren't planning on developing a wifi speaker that can play movies/music coming from a Linux PC, can anyone recommend a firm that does produce high-end speakers that play from a high-end OS? I saw someone recommending Bose speakers a year ago. Any links to their support there?

I see the Raumfeld controller is written in Python so runs across any OS. And they do good speakers too!

Spotify has a native linux client. That convinced me to pay for the premium service.

Spotify has a native linux client. The feel that the platform is relevant.

Depending on the metrics you look at OSX has 4.4 - 6.8% market share and linux runs on 1.0 - 2.4% of desktops. There really isn't that much of a difference between OSX and Linux.

to Sonos CEOs, please open the controller software or provide an API documentation so linux community could write software controller for you. There are many and many contributors and volunteers that could join forces to do the miracle. Linux community grows day by day, you can't ignore this fact.