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EnnaN
Enthusiast I
December 6, 2012

A linux controller is needed.

  • December 6, 2012
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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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      User209332
      Lyricist I
      September 1, 2013
      +1 to a Linux Sonos controller. Since it already runs on Android and Mac OS, where is the difficulty for a Linux native controller? I would buy more Sonos products (e.g. the Sub), but for the frustration of seeing my wife control the music from her (Windows) laptop when I can't. Exploring more Linux-friendly alternatives now.
      Morzgot
      Lyricist I
      September 4, 2013
      Would be great if we have this on Linux!
      Alex_40
      Lyricist II
      September 5, 2013
      I reckon they need this in their roadmap. As a developer myself, its certainly in mine.
      Florian_2
      Contributor I
      September 13, 2013
      I kindly ask Sonos to release a Linux Controller as soon as possible. I am pretty sure it's not a technical problem, it's more a strategic and political issue. !! Who of you wants to develop new sound hardware and start competition with Sonos? Let's make it similar but better. Please contact me for serious inquiries. +1 for competition!
      Wim_3
      Lyricist I
      September 13, 2013
      I kindly ask Sonos to release a Linux Controller as soon as possible. I am pretty sure it's not a technical problem, it's more a strategic and political issue. !! Who of you wants to develop new sound hardware and start competition with Sonos? Let's make it similar but better. Please contact me for serious inquiries. +1 for competition!
      I'm agreed with you, that this isn't a technical problem. They are afraid that someone can find the source code off the sonos devices.
      doced
      Trending Lyricist I
      September 13, 2013
      I wonder why nobody at Sonos seems to bother to even notice this thread
      blue_bullet
      blue_bullet
      Trending Lyricist I
      September 14, 2013
      It has gone on way too long for them to respond to the request now. A Sonos weak point is customer service. Use your tablet, iPod, or smartphone for a controller if you have such a device.
      Anand Babu Periasamy
      Lyricist I
      September 14, 2013
      There is clear interest from Sonos community. Even if they have no plans for GNU/Linux, it should be fairly easy for them to embed a web UI on to their box. This thread has grown too long with no interest from Sonos. They have no sense of customer support or community management.
      TorstenZ
      Lyricist I
      September 16, 2013
      We need a Linux Controller !
      HoOnZ
      Trending Lyricist I
      September 16, 2013
      Sonos, Please give us a Linux controller. Can someone at least acknowledge us?
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