FULL spotify integration (and other 3rd parties)

I've just learned that Sonos refuses to integrate spotify connect into their players because spotify connect doesn't have the multi room playing function (with spotify connect you can only use your spotify account on one device at the same time), and i find this very good! for me spotify connect is not even in my considerations without multi room function! Sonos on the other hand does a perfect job when it comes to this! However I still hope, that the integration of the control options when it comes to using spotifi through Sonos improves vastly in the near future!!
well spotify has biggest collection of English / international music compared to any other provider, Shame on Sonos for not supporting spotify connect. I am planning to sell my play 5 for Bose sound touch. Good bye Sonos

My understanding is that Sonos Spotify integration is limited due to Spotify not providing access to some features through their API:
https://community.spotify.com/t5/ideas/v2/ideapage/blog-id/ideaexchange/article-id/16743/

Ideally I'd like to use Spotify's own app and send to Sonos through Spotify Connect. I expect Sono's could easily add this feature with a software update but it's probably being stalled by Spotify/Sonos failing to agree / still negotiating terms. 


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Update - I happened to be on the phone with customer support this week and asked about Spotify. They had the usual response - this is really in Spotify's hands as they are not making available the functionality we are asking for for integration.

At the same time, I have really decided it is a non-problem as I've found Google Play Music to be a more than adequate replacement for Spotify in most respects and superior in many ways. I've been using both services for a while now and have not found a single track that was missing from GP that I could find in Spotify. Discovery, radio, etc. are great in GP. I love Songza, which is now owned by Google and partly integrated into GP. 

What makes it superior to Spotify for me is its handling of local files. In GP you upload your local files and they become completely integrated into your library (equivalent of Your Music) and available everywhere. None of the goofy syncing, or needing to make playlists out of local albums, etc. 

Downside is primarily that GP's social support is not as good and well doesn't have a cool app with a black theme. But other than that, if you really are upset with this issue, seriously consider Google Play as an alternative before you start selling all your equipment. 

thanks for this... i am in the process of checking out google play myself, and am really liking it so far. i like sonos a lot, so i think i'm willing to cancel spotify and sacrifice the social features to use a service that works better with sonos. also, songza could soon replace pandora for me... great curated playlists! 

thanks for this... i am in the process of checking out google play myself, and am really liking it so far. i like sonos a lot, so i think i'm willing to cancel spotify and sacrifice the social features to use a service that works better with sonos. also, songza could soon replace pandora for me... great curated playlists! 


Yea, Songza is great. One more thing - GP All Access includes the YouTube pass that removes ads from any YouTube music track. 

Update - I happened to be on the phone with customer support this week and asked about Spotify. They had the usual response - this is really in Spotify's hands as they are not making available the functionality we are asking for for integration.

At the same time, I have really decided it is a non-problem as I've found Google Play Music to be a more than adequate replacement for Spotify in most respects and superior in many ways. I've been using both services for a while now and have not found a single track that was missing from GP that I could find in Spotify. Discovery, radio, etc. are great in GP. I love Songza, which is now owned by Google and partly integrated into GP. 

What makes it superior to Spotify for me is its handling of local files. In GP you upload your local files and they become completely integrated into your library (equivalent of Your Music) and available everywhere. None of the goofy syncing, or needing to make playlists out of local albums, etc. 

Downside is primarily that GP's social support is not as good and well doesn't have a cool app with a black theme. But other than that, if you really are upset with this issue, seriously consider Google Play as an alternative before you start selling all your equipment. 
For me, Google is not an option as I don't want it to extend further its access to my private information. I also give priority to a European provider rather than an American one.

Here are the respective threads.

I recommend that you continue the discussion there and vote in those thread as the Sonos team provides periodical updates. But to be clear on the expectations, no commitments being made by Sonos.

From reading between the lines Google Cast might be a potential candidate for integration beyond the Google Play Music app, but emphasis is on "may be, or may be NOT"

Spotify Connect: 
https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/support_spotify_connect_to_allow_users_to_use_the_spotify_app_as_...

Unresponsive Support: Has lots of Sonos engagement and elaboration around implementation for streaming support including Bluetooth and AirPlay
https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/unresponsive-sonos-support

Hi everonye. Just add an Gramofon (https://gramofon.com/) to the line in of eg Play:5. Then you can play Spotify on any Sonos speaker through the Spotify app via Spotify Connect

Hi everonye. Just add an Gramofon (https://gramofon.com/) to the line in of eg Play:5. Then you can play Spotify on any Sonos speaker through the Spotify app via Spotify Connect
That's a very expensive amplifier.

Just adding another voice to this thread. C'mon, Sonos. Make your software experience as good as the hardware one!