Sonos controller problem on iOS 9.3.5

This is really a poor decision by Sonos in my opinion. I don't care if I do not have the newest and best - it was working just fine.

Nobody is saying you need the newest and best iPad.

You just need iOS 10.
Apple stopped updating your device.

😠 Same problem here I use it in my restaurant!!!! PLZ SONOS make something !!

:@ Same problem here I use it in my restaurant!!!! PLZ SONOS make something !!

Get a supported controller.

i.e. one running iOS 10 or higher, or an Android devices running 5.0 or higher.

This is crap. I am an authorized SONOS dealer and have installed many, many systems. I personally have 4 iPad 2's for my own system that are now useless. It brings to mind one of my favorite sayings "IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT". SONOS; listen to your customers. This is obviously a bonehead move and one that could be handled entirely differently. Customers have to resort to using a 3rd party application - SERIOUSLY?

SONOPAD FOR SONOS application is definitely the solution. SONOS has done things over the last couple of years with the navigation in their app that made no sense to me. I remember scratching my head at the changes to a once very intuitive application and eventually "adapting" to the SONOS app. SONOPAD reminds me of the "once upon a time" much simpler and intuitive app that SONOS used to be. I don't know what all "bloatware" SONOS has been putting into their application (seems like it takes forever to load). SONOPAD loads up instantly and navigates very intuitively and directly. Not to mention the price is right (it is a "pay" application). SONOS' official response to this issue should be "use this other guy's app - he has your solution all worked out". I am using the SONOPAD FOR SONOS app on my one newer iPad that runs the newer SONOS app because I LIKE IT BETTER - GO FIGURE!

I like the quality sound of Sonos speakers. I would not have invested, however, had I known the required software was so limited. Wooden interface on Mac and PC, 60,000 track limit, unable to play directly from iTunes (with my speakers), cannot get Plex to work, no support for IOS 9.3.5. I will not be expanding my system.

no support for IOS 9.3.5

Apple barely supports that device, why should Sonos?

Sonos System Requirements

Also if you have an Airplay compatible, and an up to date OS, you can always Airplay to Sonos.

My point was that having bought some impressive hardware, it was not apparent at the time that the software would have severe limitations. When I recently upgraded the Sonos player on my desktop Mac I found my iPad was 'obsolete' as far as Sonos is concerned. I believe I can play directly from iTunes via Airplay 2 if I purchase one of the later speakers. As I understand it, however, my original Play 1 and Play 3 units will not work independently of the new speaker. So without purchasing new speakers or a new iPad the usability of my system is compromised. I think I will try SonoPad.

I found my iPad was 'obsolete' as far as Sonos is concerned.

As far as Apple is concerned.

Sounds like you work for Sonos to me, I think given the price of Sonos equipment, they might offer a little more support.