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Contributor I
Feb 3, 2018 7:11 PM UTC
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Is Cr200 still working?

I am planning to bay a CR200. Is it stil possible to add it to my Sonos system? - or is it going to be outdated like the cr100?
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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Feb 3, 2018 7:13 PM UTC
They haven't made any announcements about the CR200 at this point. That being said, my opinion is the writing is on the wall, it's just a matter of when it happens. Could be a month later, could be 5 years or more. That's the problem with trying to predict this stuff, there's just no effective way of knowing.
Bruce

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Feb 3, 2018 7:13 PM UTC
They haven't made any announcements about the CR200 at this point. That being said, my opinion is the writing is on the wall, it's just a matter of when it happens. Could be a month later, could be 5 years or more. That's the problem with trying to predict this stuff, there's just no effective way of knowing.
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Bruce
HWANDKAuthor
Contributor I
Feb 3, 2018 7:35 PM UTC
They haven't made any announcements about the CR200 at this point. That being said, my opinion is the writing is on the wall, it's just a matter of when it happens. Could be a month later, could be 5 years or more. That's the problem with trying to predict this stuff, there's just no effective way of knowing.

Ok, I must be aware of this, but do you also know if it still possible to add it to sonos? (I am using Sonosnet)
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Chris
Lead Maestro
Feb 3, 2018 7:39 PM UTC
Yes you can still use the CR200 as long as your using Sonosnet. If it has a real old firmware on it then you may possibly have to call sonos for them to do a forced update.
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HWANDKAuthor
Contributor I
Feb 3, 2018 7:54 PM UTC
Yes you can still use the CR200 as long as your using Sonosnet. If it has a real old firmware on it then you may possibly have to call sonos for them to do a forced update.

Perfekt - I will give it a try.
Thank you for the info.
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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Feb 3, 2018 10:06 PM UTC
I have had bad luck with my CR-200 as it dies shortly out of warranty so I was not tempted to replace it.

Another issue is the size of the display and the difficulty in making selections if you are fat fingered, a stylus helps but is one more thing to hunt for. Ours mostly sat unused as we bought two additional CR-100s to use instead.

Looking at ebay I'm seeing prices in the $200 plus range, a big investment for an old device. Check the size and how it will work for you before you spend your money.
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Chris
Lead Maestro
Feb 3, 2018 10:23 PM UTC
Just get a firebrand tablet lock it down to Sonos only and call it a day
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HWANDKAuthor
Contributor I
Feb 5, 2018 5:46 PM UTC
Just for info, there was no trouble installing my 2nd hand CR200, just make sure that the software is updated by the previous owner, on his system. I just switched it on, and then my SONOS system remedially connected to it.
Do I then recommend it? hmmm I got mine cheep (40 EUR) in very good condition, so I think the price was ok.
My primary need is a tool where I am table to - in a fast way- turn the music on/off including regulating the vol. up and down - and for that it is perfect (especially the "real buttons"). But ok, the screen is at little slow - compared to a modern phone/tablet, (Is it possible to calibrate the screen ??) so actually the advice from Chris is worth going for.... I also have an old Ipad2, that now has been "locked to SONOS", and turned of the "screensaver" (or what ever it is called in English:P) - and now you also have a nice SONOS controller, with a fast reacting screen.

The CR 200, I think is going to be a perfect controller in my workshop. Or the perfect tool controlling the music in your living room - e.g. if you are having a party, and you don't want every single guest to be the "disk jockey" via his phone.
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k9kids
Trending Lyricist I
Feb 7, 2018 1:12 AM UTC
I've got one CR200 setup on my system via a Bridge.

Can I add an additional CR200 so I can control from different parts of the house?

Thanks,

John
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HWANDKAuthor
Contributor I
Feb 13, 2018 6:34 PM UTC
Can't see why not (but have not tried it)
You could also find a cheap 2nd hand Tablet /Ipad and then just lock it to sonos.
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k9kids
Trending Lyricist I
Feb 13, 2018 8:38 PM UTC
HWANDK,

Adding the second CR200 was a breeze. Now I've got two of them up and running. Love them!

What do you mean by locking the tablet to Sonos? Seen that mentioned before. Have a spare tablet I could try.

John
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