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Djwakes
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April 20, 2022

Do all apps work on Sonos controller cr200?

  • April 20, 2022
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Hello!  I still use the Sonos controller cr200 with my S1 system.  I recently added the BBC Sounds app (using the S1 app) and that doesn't seem to work on the controller.  Neither does Sonos Radio.   They both work with the S1 app on my iPhone.  However, the Spotify app and 80s 80s Radio app does work on the controller.  

Is the reason the BBC Sounds and Sonos Radio apps not working on the Controller due to the type/content of the apps?

Thanks. 

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Belly M
Belly M
August 1, 2022

A single press gets music playing without the tedium of using a iOS / Android controller, nearly as easy as hifi used to be.

A ‘tedium’ which can always be avoided by using things such as IKEA shortcut buttons or even Sonos Voice Control.

More tedious than having to find an IKEA Tradfi (which are no long available and replacement due possibly October) and configuring the thing? The buttons also have issues with battery life for some and only lasting a few days and then only give you three “sequences” 

melvimbe
melvimbe
August 1, 2022

A single press gets music playing without the tedium of using a iOS / Android controller, nearly as easy as hifi used to be.

A ‘tedium’ which can always be avoided by using things such as IKEA shortcut buttons or even Sonos Voice Control.

 

It’s getting off topic, but the problem with the shortcut buttons like this is they are limited to ikea’s smart home world. Other such remotes and buttons have similar restrictions.  Maybe this is something Matter can eventually address.  The other is that you’re limited to just one button, where as a panel of buttons maybe much more useful and fit the need better.  I mean, you’d have to have buttons for each Sonos radio and BBC sounds station you might want to listen to, and have the buttons properly labeled.

Danny
    106rallye
    106rallye
    August 1, 2022

    All Sonos devices are on a separate network i presume, so Airplay for your iPhone owning guests at least is off te cards?

    You could also look at in wall controllers like https://www.brilliant.tech/products/brilliant-control-two-switch-smart-lighting-smart-home-control?variant=white. I know there’s another (British) manufacturer of such a controller, but I can’t seem to find it. I know someone on this community has one an send regular updates. The search function on this forum seems to actively prevents you from finding anything worthwile, but maybe you’re better at this than I am.

    Belly M
    Belly M
    August 1, 2022

    https://violet-ultra.co.uk

     

    Cost wise you need the switch, Philips Hue bulb(s), Hue Bridge and happy to alter your wiring (Requires L&N at the switch which UK does not have - normally)

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