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Sonos App

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
July 15, 2024
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Is there any way of rolling back to the previous app version, the new one is almost unusable, searching editing playlists. I am no just using Spotify and playing through speakers.

Any suggestions or thoughts Sonos are not really responding to the community on any updates - or are they?

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SlamDesi

Renowned Enthusiast II

Just this morning I decided to download and install Sonophone from the Apple App Store.

Hi @SlamDesi, SonoPhone is an absolute bargain at $3 for simply minimizing frustration. And being able to use it side-by-side with the Sonos app is fantastic for diagnosing “it’s not me, it’s you” problems like the one you describe.

press250… I agree. Honestly, just yesterday I was researching alternatives to Sonos in the event the updates-to-come don’t solve my particular issue. I’ll wait on those updates, see what happens and, go from there. If I have to do much more resetting, inputting, unplugging and additional futzing after the updates, I might consider jumping ship. But for now, I’m thankful for the Sonophone app. Oh, and it was suggested that I update the firmware for my hardware; I’m glad I didn’t. In my case, that wasn’t the issue. I also didn’t do it because I wasn’t sure what I’d end up with afterwards.

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Niklos

Lyricist I

Hi,

I sideloaded the old version on my Android which worked great. Until today. Suddenly I get a message saying my app requires an update and can no longer control my system. Absolute nonsense.

I use local files and playlists all the time so this is absolutely unacceptable.

I have another issue here. I did not try to go back to previous version or anything. The sonos Play and Port have a green LED and don’t work anymore. When I launch the sonos App, it eather crash right at the start without any message or I get a message saying that the app needs an update and I have to wait for the devs to release it. (thats on android).

The Windows app seems to work properly.

I am really considering selling all my sonos stuff. It’s pretty much always a pain in the butt to use…

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Sancezzio

Enthusiast II

Just this morning I decided to download and install Sonophone from the Apple App Store.

Hi @SlamDesi, SonoPhone is an absolute bargain at $3 for simply minimizing frustration. And being able to use it side-by-side with the Sonos app is fantastic for diagnosing “it’s not me, it’s you” problems like the one you describe.

press250… I agree. Honestly, just yesterday I was researching alternatives to Sonos in the event the updates-to-come don’t solve my particular issue. I’ll wait on those updates, see what happens and, go from there. If I have to do much more resetting, inputting, unplugging and additional futzing after the updates, I might consider jumping ship. But for now, I’m thankful for the Sonophone app. Oh, and it was suggested that I update the firmware for my hardware; I’m glad I didn’t. In my case, that wasn’t the issue. I also didn’t do it because I wasn’t sure what I’d end up with afterwards.

Did you find any interesting alternatives?

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SlamDesi

Renowned Enthusiast II

Sancezzio… I researched Bluesound (expensive), Denon and also Network Players but, still too early to tell. I also looked up how to “fully” utilize the Line In port on the back of my Fives. I can’t say I understand it entirely but, maybe someone could give a detailed explanation as to which devices can be used, if said devices can locate stored libraries, if libraries need to be stored in the iPhone or iPad, what app should/could be used, if we would be locked into using the Sonos app… in short, this is something I just don’t know enough about. Obviously.

press250

Prodigy III

Sancezzio… I researched Bluesound (expensive), Denon and also Network Players but, still too early to tell. I also looked up how to “fully” utilize the Line In port on the back of my Fives. I can’t say I understand it entirely but, maybe someone could give a detailed explanation as to which devices can be used, if said devices can locate stored libraries, if libraries need to be stored in the iPhone or iPad, what app should/could be used, if we would be locked into using the Sonos app… in short, this is something I just don’t know enough about. Obviously.

Hi @SlamDesi, if you’re interested in making your Sonos Fives ‘bilingual’, check out the WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro. I’m using a WiiM Mini connected to a Five via Line In and it works great.

Bumper

Sancezzio… I researched Bluesound (expensive), Denon and also Network Players but, still too early to tell. I also looked up how to “fully” utilize the Line In port on the back of my Fives. I can’t say I understand it entirely but, maybe someone could give a detailed explanation as to which devices can be used, if said devices can locate stored libraries, if libraries need to be stored in the iPhone or iPad, what app should/could be used, if we would be locked into using the Sonos app… in short, this is something I just don’t know enough about. Obviously.

Hi @SlamDesi, if you’re interested in making your Sonos Fives ‘bilingual’, check out the WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro. I’m using a WiiM Mini connected to a Five via Line In and it works great.

Can second the WiiM recommendation. Works great

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SlamDesi

Renowned Enthusiast II

Thanks to Bumper and press250… I saw that on the list but hadn’t gotten around to checking it out. I will now. I appreciate the replies and tips.
Brad in AK

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SlamDesi

Renowned Enthusiast II

I should have asked this before I replied a bit ago but, with the WiiM products, is one able to connect to stored libraries of music on SSD drives or, is it just for streaming, AirPlay… etc? My apologies for what may appear as simple questions but, I’m expanding my world through this helpful forum. Thanks much.

press250

Prodigy III

I should have asked this before I replied a bit ago but, with the WiiM products, is one able to connect to stored libraries of music on SSD drives or, is it just for streaming, AirPlay… etc? My apologies for what may appear as simple questions but, I’m expanding my world through this helpful forum. Thanks much.

Bad news is the WiiM app does not yet support local library music. Good news is the WiiM devices are multi-lingual: Airplay, DLNA, and (in all devices above the Mini) Chromecast ... and there is a panoply of music apps that cast to one or more of those. I use the fantastic Audirvana, which is super focused on audio quality and has a truly beautiful user interface.

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SlamDesi

Renowned Enthusiast II

I should have asked this before I replied a bit ago but, with the WiiM products, is one able to connect to stored libraries of music on SSD drives or, is it just for streaming, AirPlay… etc? My apologies for what may appear as simple questions but, I’m expanding my world through this helpful forum. Thanks much.

Bad news is the WiiM app does not yet support local library music. Good news is the WiiM devices are multi-lingual: Airplay, DLNA, and (in all devices above the Mini) Chromecast ... and there is a panoply of music apps that cast to one or more of those. I use the fantastic Audirvana, which is super focused on audio quality and has a truly beautiful user interface.

Thanks, press… ALL good to know. I’ll look up Audirvana. I’ve repurchased remastered CDs of music I own on LPs since the 70s and spent A LOT of time burning them to my drives over the years. Some of my stuff is pretty obscure and probably isn’t on streaming channels so it will be nice to find a source that might have some of those things available. I really like this about the Community Forum here; I learn something every time I log in. I suppose if it weren’t for the other-worldly mobile app that Sonos released, I still be sitting in a stagnant pool of blissful ignorance. 😂

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