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noshirtsinthepool
Contributor I
March 4, 2020
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Sonos on Ubuntu/Linux + Spotify

  • March 4, 2020
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Did a search for a Sonos + Linux but all threads were archived.

I want to add a +1 for Linux support.

I’m probably an idiot and missed something. I main Linux, and while my Sonos device shows up in Spotify in Linux it never connects, regardless of network (2.4 or 5).. I tried various 3rd party addons and could probably make it work, but why make it such a hassle for Linux users. In Windows the Sonos deivce works perfectly in Spotify as expected.

Love your product, the physical quality and the sound quality, but it’s annoying having to reboot into Windows to listen to music (especially when shitfaced). I would love to extend my Sonos speakers system. but the hassle just makes me ponder Bluetooth speakers instead.

By now, isn’t there enough Linux users to warrant Sonos integration? Again, maybe I missed something.

 

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    Best answer by Stanley_4

    If trying to do a native Linux app you do face a lot of hurdles, something like the package method here: http://pascalopitz.github.io/unoffical-sonos-controller-for-linux/ works quite well and you only need one version to support any Linux based on the same CPU. Flatpack offers similar features.

    I’d really like to see a new Sonos “dedicated hardware” controller. Something that could live in a case or an outlet box set into a wall. A non-touch device, real switches would be optimal and support folks with disabilities better.

    Even a browser based approach would be great. If my garage door can come with a mini server that lets me control it from any browser Sonos should be able to do the same.

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    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    March 4, 2020

    which of the ~2,300 varieties of Linux would you suggest Sonos support, on which CPU? Sonos don’t even support Windows very well these days, and there are hundreds of millions of Windows users.

    Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4Answer
    Grand Maestro
    March 4, 2020

    If trying to do a native Linux app you do face a lot of hurdles, something like the package method here: http://pascalopitz.github.io/unoffical-sonos-controller-for-linux/ works quite well and you only need one version to support any Linux based on the same CPU. Flatpack offers similar features.

    I’d really like to see a new Sonos “dedicated hardware” controller. Something that could live in a case or an outlet box set into a wall. A non-touch device, real switches would be optimal and support folks with disabilities better.

    Even a browser based approach would be great. If my garage door can come with a mini server that lets me control it from any browser Sonos should be able to do the same.

      noshirtsinthepoolAuthor
      Contributor I
      March 5, 2020

      which of the ~2,300 varieties of Linux would you suggest Sonos support, on which CPU? Sonos don’t even support Windows very well these days, and there are hundreds of millions of Windows users.

      Perhaps the Debian-based and RPM-based distros on x86 and x86-64 would be a good start? But yeah, maybe not feasible.

      noshirtsinthepoolAuthor
      Contributor I
      March 5, 2020

      Anyway, noson worked perfectly fine with Ubuntu (18.04) at least. Being sober helped.

      https://www.ubuntupit.com/how-to-install-sonos-controller-app-noson-in-ubuntu/

       

       

      Valynox
      Trending Lyricist I
      April 8, 2020

      Hello,

      I have installed Ubuntu Mate 18.04 on an old MacBook 2006.

      I have installed Noson, but unfortunately, the app is veryyyyyy slow.

      Not usable.

       

      Then I have installed Wine 5.0 and the last version of Sonos Controler.

      The app is stuck at screen launch logo…

      Any idea?

       

      Thks

      V

      Stanley_4
      Stanley_4
      Grand Maestro
      April 10, 2020

      Works for us, doesn’t do everything.

       

      Unofficial Sonos Controller for Linux by pascalopitz

      http://pascalopitz.github.io/unoffical-sonos-controller-for-linux/

        Valynox
        Trending Lyricist I
        April 11, 2020

        Hi Stanley,

         

        Thanks for the tip!
        Will try this soft!

        Valyno

        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        April 12, 2020

        I put my copy on a Raspberry Pi and loaded VNC on the PI so I can screen-share from any of my computers without needing to load it everywhere.

        pascalo
        Trending Lyricist I
        June 1, 2020

        @Stanley_4 Glad you like it. 

        After a long hiatus I started working on the app again. What are your top feature requests?

        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        June 1, 2020

        I’ve been keeping up with the Alpha and Beta releases and been pretty happy with them, the Beta 2 though has a glitch on my setup and isn’t populating the Rooms box. I submitted a bug report, ping me if you need any more info.

        My biggest issue is setup, I have to keep doing it over when I upgrade the Pi’s OS or manage to destroy the memory card so I’d say a “Settings Import / Export” would be first on my list. If It would also allow me to clone one setup to multiple Pi that would be second on my list.

         

         

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