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Pmonteiro
Contributor I
Mar 3, 2018 8:24 PM UTC
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Sonos App for Android TV

Good Day All, just got my first Sonos Play 5 and I'm loving it!! now to the question, will the Sonos app be available for android tv?? I have a Sony Bravia XBR65930E. Thanks for the help.
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    PmonteiroAnswer
    Contributor I
    Mar 4, 2018 8:57 PM UTC
    ok. so i got it working for those that are interested!!

    install side load launcher on the android tv
    install es file explorer and set up network within file ES file explorer if using windows or ftp if using a mac
    download the sonos apk and place it on your desktop
    now login to ES file explorer and locate the Sonos apk wherever you placed it! i placed it on my desktop
    install Sonos APK to ANDROID TV
    Install tv app repo to your tv by side loading or by logging in to Google Playstore on a pc and install to tv, once tv app repo is installed open it and locate the SONOS apk then click shortcut. a SONOS shortcut will be placed on the main tv screen.
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    PmonteiroAuthor
    Contributor I
    Mar 4, 2018 10:35 PM UTC
    FYI- After installing the SONOS App it will be installed inside the side load launcher folder
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    Anonymous
    Mar 8, 2018 11:00 PM UTC
    Pmonteiro,
    you can also put it on to a usb stick and use a apk installer.
    To start it you have to use sideload launcher android tv.
    But ok , it starts up on my Philips android tv , but after opening it, i can do nothing ?
    My remote does not respond on it ?
    I use version 8.3.1

    Which version do you use ?
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    PmonteiroAuthor
    Contributor I
    Mar 8, 2018 11:50 PM UTC
    I'm using the latest version 8.4 i think. The remote does not work for me also i use a logitech K830 keyboard for everything with the exception of watching tv
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    Anonymous
    Mar 9, 2018 3:27 AM UTC
    I now use a wireless mouse on my Philips android tv.
    And it is working fine with the Sonos app.
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    Edward R
    Edward R
    Retired Sonos Staff
    Mar 9, 2018 10:40 AM UTC
    Hi, all. Thanks for your suggestion and interest. No plans at this time, though if anything changes, we'll be sure to let you know. Many thanks.
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    Try searching our articles for help with your question: https://www.sonos.com/en/support
    PmonteiroAuthor
    Contributor I
    Mar 10, 2018 1:30 AM UTC
    How complicated would it be for sonos to map the app to work with an android tv?? It already works with android phones and tablets!
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    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    Mar 10, 2018 1:32 AM UTC
    Not having access to the codebase, I'd only hazard a guess that it isn't easy, otherwise it would be likely that they would have already done it.
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    Bruce
    PmonteiroAuthor
    Contributor I
    Mar 10, 2018 1:51 AM UTC
    The app install easily in landscape mode with sideloader, unlike other apps that install in portrait mode and you cant rotate. Only thing that does not work is the original remote, i suspect that its mapped for touch screen devices. Funny thing is that all of the keyboard keys such as the volume, mute home ect work just fine
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