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totom
Avid Contributor I
May 25, 2019 8:43 AM UTC

Chromecast functionality

Why is Sonos lacking the Chromecast functionality, which basically every 100€ WiFi speaker has. It makes it impossible to use YouTube music ( you have to open the Sonos controller and control it from there instead of just pressing the cast button) and it makes using the Google Assistant unnecessarily cumbersome. You have to specify the speaker after a voice command instead of being able to simply set Sonos as a default speaker. That not enough, it also makes it impossible to cast all audio to Sonos. Sonos always talks about being open and support all platforms, yet after waiting a year longer than Airplay 2 users (which got supported as soon as the service got released), we get a shitty, half-assed service lacking basic functionality. Sonos basically incentivizes people to switch to Google Home Max et al, to use get the full capability from the services.
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    madmanners
    Lyricist I
    Sep 20, 2019 11:19 PM UTC
    My delema is a bit different in that I'm super keen to get a projector set up. To make it wireless I'd want to stream to my system and not run cable. I know I could run apple tv but then I'd miss out on being able to game on the Xbox or play other content through it with sound. I knew this was a drama to begin with but believed once the rollout of Google Assistant came out the living would be easy.

    Even though Sonos rarely responds on this forum I am sure they are aware how much this puts people out. I wonder if it is part of the contract for Airplay2 capabilities....
    Sonos do appear more active in replying on their Facebook page but have deleted respectful comments I have made about this on their adverts.
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    Braddor25
    Lyricist II
    Sep 21, 2019 4:21 PM UTC
    The only reason, so far, that I joined this community is because Sonos support advised that I should let my voice be known among others in the community for this request. I'm ready to pull the trigger on two Sonos Ones and eventually the Beam and subwoofer once I hear an announcement that Sonos will integrate Chromecast built-in functionality in a future update.
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      oscarbranson
      Lyricist I
      Sep 23, 2019 8:17 PM UTC
      Disappointing that Sonos doesn't work with Chromecast. Will take my business elsewhere until it's implemented.
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        jdubsz
        Lyricist I
        Sep 28, 2019 4:25 AM UTC
        Just bought a few Symfonisk speakers and disappointed to find they are gimped for Android users - why on earth would Sonos not support Chromecast? My 5 year old LG MusicFlow speakers have more functionality!

        Sonos - please PLEASE support Chromecast on your speakers. IOS users are taken care of with Airplay, please also look after Android users with Chromecast too!
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          cdp181
          Lyricist II
          Oct 1, 2019 8:28 PM UTC
          Also would like chromecast. Line in is super clunky, your app is pathetic. The convenience of chromecast cast is a must really in 2019.
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            please_add_chromecast
            Lyricist I
            Oct 3, 2019 10:28 AM UTC
            Dear Sonos!

            I'm not sure if somebody from the development team is even reading this, but you definitely should. There is only one reason why I did not yet order a speaker from you: Missing Chromecast / Google Cast support. It seems that even the latest 399,- Sonos Move does not support Google Cast. Moreover, many customers seems to be upset, because the feature was expected to be integrated together with the Google assistant in the Sonos One/Move, but actually it is not. It would be great if Sonos could announce if an integration is planned or not. I hope that more and more comments in this thread will have an impact.

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              jrkm
              Lyricist I
              Oct 3, 2019 11:24 PM UTC
              Also looking forward to Sonos implementing Google Cast / Chromecast.
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                remon1496
                Lyricist I
                Oct 6, 2019 10:11 PM UTC
                I also look forward to cast support. I own a playbase, 4 play ones, 2 play 5's 2nd gen. 2 Google home max speakers, a Google Hub and a home mini. I want to be able to cast to them and group the Sonos with the Max speakers in a Google home group.
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                  lemosmendonca
                  Lyricist II
                  Oct 20, 2019 7:48 PM UTC

                  I have been waiting to be able to cast to my connect amp for quite some time.

                  I still have some hope.

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                    Murch
                    Lyricist II
                    Oct 26, 2019 11:20 PM UTC

                    Adding another voice to the requests for Chromecast functionality.

                    In the short term I've "fixed" this issue by rooting my phone and installing software to cast via AirPlay. Casting is important enough to me that I will bear the associated security risks. But rooting won't be a suitable solution when I need to get a new phone and rooting will void the warranty.

                    Most of the people I talk to have never heard of Sonos. Most of the people I talk to think our setup is pretty awesome. Most of the people I talk to screw up their noses when I mention the casting situation. None of the people I talk to buy Sonos.

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