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Playing music from iPhone library to Sonos

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May 16, 2019
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I know there are other threads about this but I have not found any solution. It is impossible to properly play music from my iPhone music library to my Sonos speakers. The songs skip midway through, then skip and skip without even playing, then just stop playing all together.

Yes, I have done everything suggested. I have changed my wireless settings from automatic to channel 1, and I have set auto-lock to never and tried my best to NEVER USE MY IPHONE FOR ANYTHING while using Sonos. But this is ridiculous. Not only does it drain my battery but sometimes while playing music all evening long I need to use my phone - shocking, I know. The moment I open any other app, my songs start skipping.

This is NOT a wireless connectivity issue or other communication with Sonos speakers issue. I can stream Pandora from my Sonos app all day while using 6 different iPhone apps and never have the Sonos app on the screen. This is ONLY an issue when playing from my iPhone library. Again, Sonos, this is only an issue when playing from my iPhone music library.

This should not be an end-user workaround. This is a basic function and should be something that is fixed and explained by Sonos. Where is the solution?

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Best answer by Airgetlam

The solution, as has been explained in many threads, and in the Sonos FAQ on the matter, is to move your music off of the iOS device, and on to either a computer's hard drive, or an NAS of some type.

Yes, it's a pain in the rear. You can thank Apple for forcing this issue to occur, which Sonos has indicated that they're working on finding a solution for with Apple. And if you've ever been a developer working with Apple on anything at all, you'd have some sympathy for Sonos.

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myates

Contributor I

Trying to understand all the above is a nightmare.
Lest face it Apple have screwed Sonos and Sonos is pretending everything is dandy!
put simply the functionality of the system especially for those of us using bridges and analog speakers is stuffed.
Thank God I did not discard my CD player!
I will be playing records next and binning Sonis!

Airgetlam

Seems like an odd thing to do, since you spent so much money on the Sonos, and there are so many other options available to play your music from your iOS device, ranging from free to a moderate expense.

Bruce

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myates

Contributor I

If the only option is to put my music on the computer that sits in a room down the corridor that I have to go to anytime I want to play or change music I rest my case - the system has lost all functionality and is then no better than putting on a CD!

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Misfit

Enthusiast II

If the only option is to put my music on the computer that sits in a room down the corridor that I have to go to anytime I want to play or change music I rest my case

You do not need to go to the computer once you have added the music library to Sonos.

As long as the computer is on and accessible through your network you can start playback from your phone under the Browse tab. So yeah if it's powered off, you will need to walk up to it and turn it on.

Only difference is instead of "on this device" you now have the option for "music library"

So you don't have much of a case.

the system has lost all functionality and is then no better than putting on a CD!

It's not losing functionality, it's losing one feature. A feature that is unreliable which has alternatives that are way more reliable.

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Ceekay

Contributor II

Any suggestions then on the easiest and cheapest way of playing the thousands of purchased songs stored on my iphone now they have finally removed the option from me this week of playing directly? I do own an old windows based computer but dont think the hard drives will be sufficient for all the music on my iphone and in any case what would be the best way to get the music from my phone to the computer and then access it vis sonos on my iphone?
I think someone mentioned a free google music account would work but not sure how to go about this either. I do have access to my amazon prime music acc still but only have a couple of bought albums in this so not sure if i can import my music into this.
Not used the actual itunes player or app account for years although i do download most of my music through itunes on the iphone.
I had been told i would need to buy a music server / nas /cloud account but all seems very expensive considering ive already spent thousands in the past on my sonos equipment.
Any help, advice or suggestions would be much appreciated as im stuck with a bluetooth speaker again for now.

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Ceekay

Contributor II

If I interpret what you’ve said correctly, you have your music as downloads only, and all stored on your phone? If so, a free Google Play Music account might be a solution for you without the need to buy another speaker.

But otherwise, Grouped speakers play the same music in sync to all speakers. The volume can be controlled as a group, but additionally you have independent control of each speaker - and can even mute one or more. That might be better to avoid accidentally increasing the group volume and waking your Sleeping Beauty.

Just attempted to get a free google music account and even though i have an account i can only subscribe to a single or family account that is free for 30 days then they start charging the card you have to subscribe with.Its so annoying to have purchased thousands of pounds worth of sonos equipment over the years and literally thousands and thousands of pounds worth of music and these global companies want you to pay a subscription to be able to use your own belongings. I could of just streamed for the same amount and saved thousands in song purchases had this been known at the outset. At least Dick Turpin worn a mask! I appreciate its not a fortune in the grand picture of it all but i refuse to be held to ransom so I will find an alternative hopefully with your help.

jgatie

They ask for a credit card, but they don't charge if you choose the free account after the trial period. Standard practice with all music services, unfortunately.

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Ceekay

Contributor II

thanks will give it a go. Do you know if google play ask again before the 30 day free trial is up or do i need to action something to stop them automatically taking the £9.99 per month?

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Ceekay

Contributor II

ok im in a new world of Sh**e now! Apparently I already have to of downloaded my music library to another computer first form itunes or whatever music source to be able to load it to google play on a proper computer not an ipad or iphone before i can access the tracks in google play on my iphone and therefore from a source on the sonos???
Surely if im going to do it this way isnt it easier to add the apple music service on my sonos as surely this lets me access my music library?

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saldridge

Lyricist I

I clearly purchased my SONOS speakers with the distinct impression that I could play my personal music library from iPhone on my SONOS speakers. I do not accept that this is an Apple issue...SONOS's software engineers should be able to figure this out. Now I have to make other investments, both in significant time and money, to be able to play my extensive personal music library from my I phone on SONOS. Though I have a small SONOS system in my home, I have bought extensive systems for my kids and grandkids. I am simply going to dump my SONOS speakers at my home and buy a BOSE wireless system. However, I believe this misrepresentation of the availability to play personal music from an IOS product will reach class action status quickly. Keep you eyes and ears open. This will go down as one of the biggest "bait and switch" in history. SONOS leadership...you should be ashamed of yourselves. Good luck. See you in Federal Court!

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