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gramps123
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October 16, 2018
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IPad

I have a first generation apple IPad. Is there any way I can update it to use Sonos controller? Thank you.
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Keith N
Keith NAnswer
Sonos Staff
October 16, 2018
The first generation iPad (with the thick, curved back) can only run iOS 5.1.1 - In this case, the Sonos app will likely not be available in the App Store and will not be able to connect to an up-to-date Sonos system.

On June 11, 2012, it was announced that iOS 6 would not be released for the first-generation iPad, making iOS 5.1.1 the final operating system officially available for the device.

If you'd like more information on Sonos controller requirements, check out this helpful FAQ.
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Airgetlam
Airgetlam
October 16, 2018
I believe the app, if it can be installed (search the app store), will only serve as a music controller, it won't have most of the functions that you'd normally expect due to the fact that the version of iOS that it runs is so out of date.

So you'll be able to start playing a playlist, stop playing, skip forward and back, but that's about it.
Bruce
Keith N
Keith NAnswer
Sonos Staff
October 16, 2018
The first generation iPad (with the thick, curved back) can only run iOS 5.1.1 - In this case, the Sonos app will likely not be available in the App Store and will not be able to connect to an up-to-date Sonos system.

On June 11, 2012, it was announced that iOS 6 would not be released for the first-generation iPad, making iOS 5.1.1 the final operating system officially available for the device.

If you'd like more information on Sonos controller requirements, check out this helpful FAQ.
Building community is like building a garden. You build the frame, till the ground, plant the seeds, feed the plants & sometimes you gotta pull the weeds.
Airgetlam
Airgetlam
October 16, 2018
Ah, thanks, Keith.
Bruce
    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    October 17, 2018
    You can't use the official Sonos App - but search in app store for 3rd party program called Sonopad
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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    October 17, 2018
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sonopad-for-sonos/id579984303?mt=8
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