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Scott M Decker
Jul 3, 2013 2:51 PM UTC

Control Sonos Remotely (over VPN)

I'd very much would like to control (or at least monitor) my Sonos system over VPN. I can control my lighting and HVAC via Lutron and my IP cameras but it appears that the Sonos iOS app only functions over the device's wireless interface (network). All that is required is a change to allow the Sonos app to use any network, wifi or otherwise. This could be implemented as a enumerated list in the app's settings where the user could enable or disable (on or off slider) each network type and then sort the list to establish a priority. I understand that there would be a delay if for example, my primary network was wifi but I was currently connected remotely via VPN, I would have to wait for discovery via wifi to timeout before the app would begin searching via VPN. This would be acceptable to me. Thanks!
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    Tauseef Ahmed
    Trending Lyricist I
    Mar 31, 2015 9:46 AM UTC
    That's cool now i have a question as i am using 3rd party vpn services so this will be same for or its only for specific vpn? I am using Ipvanish which is best us vpn serivce provider..
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    CosmoNerd
    Enthusiast II
    Mar 31, 2015 3:07 PM UTC
    That scenario would require advanced configuration capabilities on the customer site as STP path and UDP routing would have to be configured manually in the router/VPN settings.

    This seems a little 'out of scope' for the intend of the application itself.

    But i agree Sonos needs home integration capabilities, preferably with IFTTT to stay vendor neutral. 
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      roussell
      Lyricist I
      Jul 23, 2015 2:11 PM UTC
      It needn't be a scope discussion, Sonos simply shouldn't bind to the wifi interface of the controller device. Best practice would be to bind to the active interface. That way normal routing procedure could connect controller to players. whether wifi, wired, or VPN. I too have this need and it's quite troublesome that I can control the entirety of my home remotely except for the audio. 
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        upstatemike
        Jul 23, 2015 2:50 PM UTC
        What is the practical application for this? I don't see why you want to be able to turn on music if you aren't home to listen to it?
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        Afroviking
        Enthusiast I
        Jul 23, 2015 4:13 PM UTC
        Dog/Cat ... I am also wondering the point of it, apart from pets. IFTTT understandable, Home automation both great ideas, but being able to vpn when I am at work? Burglar deterrent maybe?
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        davek
        Lyricist I
        Aug 30, 2015 9:14 PM UTC
        What is the practical application for this? I don't see why you want to be able to turn on music if you aren't home to listen to it?

        I'm trying to set this up using a VPN to support a client at a remote location.
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          davek
          Lyricist I
          Aug 30, 2015 9:16 PM UTC
          Please add this feature for remote management of Sonos system over a VPN for client support.
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            Lisakish13
            Lyricist II
            Oct 11, 2015 4:23 AM UTC
            It is obvious-- remote controlled application is needed in case you need to access your system away from home. We left our system on and I needed to be able to turn off. Huge inconvenience & waste of time to not be able to.
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              Phredd
              Contributor I
              Nov 15, 2015 3:24 PM UTC
              What is the practical application for this? I don't see why you want to be able to turn on music if you aren't home to listen to it?

              I wouldn't want to turn it ON as much as make sure it is OFF.
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              Stuart_W
              Stuart_W
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              Nov 15, 2015 3:29 PM UTC
              Seriously I'd worry more about the electric hob or the gas hob.
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