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Contributor I
September 14, 2017

Is there a way to disallow visitors from controlling the Sonos music ?

  • September 14, 2017
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Hi, (A question I asked Sonos, with their reply. I wonder if anyone else would support this suggestion, thanks). >>
My Sonos system is great, but we had a party and some of our friends are on the wifi.
A couple of them went onto the Sonos system on their phones and started playing inappropriate tracks and controlling the playlist.
Is there a way to disallow them from controlling the Sonos. I.e. possibly require a user password access.
Many thanks
Kind regards SteveMap.
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This is the response from Sonos Customer Care >>
>> Good morning Steve,

Thank you for contacting Sonos Customer Care.

I am sorry that people were able to access your Sonos system whilst holding a party. We want to try and provide music in the household that is easy for the whole family to access, as this is the case the Sonos system does not have any restrictions to who can access the system. As long as someone is able to connect to the Wi-Fi they will be able to access the system.

In this instance I am going to submit this as a feature request for you as this may be a feature that could be added to the system in the future. I also recommend visiting the Community portion of the Sonos page to discuss this potential feature with other like minded Sonos Customers who may want this feature included as well.
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    15 replies

    Steve MapAuthor
    Contributor I
    October 13, 2018
    Yes,
    Thanks, very good point you make. I’ve abandoned the guest network idea. It would be better if you “only” or could “Allow others” to use your device (play-X) via a pin or passcode.
    SteveMap
    Lyricist II
    December 29, 2018
    Hi, I have the same issue- everyone wants to play their own tracks during house party. - I have an easy workaround- in room settings change the language to something no one understands, then change it back after party time! nice.
    Steve MapAuthor
    Contributor I
    December 29, 2018
    Hi jscw, sound like a great idea but I can’t find the language settings anywhere. Can you advise please.
    Thanks SteveMap
    Lyricist II
    December 29, 2018
    hi from the smartphone app; more (bottom rhs) > settings > rooms settings > (device) > voice language

    ( For alexa devices, this stops people from asking Alexa. (Alexa hears, but no comprehendo))
    Steve MapAuthor
    Contributor I
    December 29, 2018
    Thanks jcsw, I was trying to tune the rooms without “Alexa”. Doh !
    Thanks, it’s a good workaround.
    Kind regards Steve Map