Contributor I

Playback Speed for Podcasts

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
January 20, 2021
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I use PocketCast to listen to podcasts. On the PocketCast app I set playback speed to 2x. But when I connect it to Sonos it only plays back at regular speed. How can I make the Sonos play it back at a faster speed?

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Airgetlam

It isn’t, to my knowledge, in the API currently. So Sonos would need to implement it, and roll out an update to all API users. Given the small number of requests this seems to have gotten, I would imagine it’s not high on the list for any Sonos Project person to be pushing to the top of things to be added. Hard to believe it would sell lots more hardware.

On the other hand, I’m not sure how frequently Sonos updates and pushes a new API out to the various streaming companies, either.

Bruce

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Cousin-Eddie

Lyricist II

Any update on this?

Just about every podcast player / streaming service includes a playback speed setting. Seems like it’s a table stakes type of feature.

Thanks

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TheMostGood

Lyricist I

I would really appreciate an update on the timing of this feature. I too would classify this as a must-have, and will otherwise replace my Sonos speakers.

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trevisthomas1

Lyricist I

Sonos, can you please please please add this feature?

buzz

Grand Maestro

This feature might be available to you now -- if you can use a native streaming App, then Airplay 2 or Bluetooth to a SONOS player. Obviously, this depends on the device you are using to run the native App and the SONOS players on hand.

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trevisthomas1

Lyricist I

I use airplay and on the Sonos Roam, Move, Arc and Beam this is still not possible. 😔

Airgetlam

I don’t understand. When using AirPlay 2, you’re using someone else’s software, and the Sonos is merely a receiver of data. Whatever features exist in the other company’s software should be working.

Do you have an example of an app where the speed function isn’t working when you’re using AirPlay 2?

Bruce

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godfatherCRNA

Lyricist I

Sonos, you HAVE to get this feature added. The fact that it’s been posted for years with nothing doing is ridiculous. I Airplay podcasts and audiobooks just for this feature, but would love to do it all through your app.