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noshirtsinthepool
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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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    castalla
    Local Superstar
    June 5, 2020

    What operating system?

    I’m using the sonos-controller-unofficial-0.2.0-beta4-armv7l.AppImage on my Raspberry Pi, just download, set permissions to Executable and either double-click the file or pick it off the Pi main menu.

    Maybe just unzip it if you are on Windows and try double-clicking the app file?

    It’s Linux - debian.

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    castalla
    Local Superstar
    June 5, 2020

    What operating system?

    I’m using the sonos-controller-unofficial-0.2.0-beta4-armv7l.AppImage on my Raspberry Pi, just download, set permissions to Executable and either double-click the file or pick it off the Pi main menu.

    Maybe just unzip it if you are on Windows and try double-clicking the app file?

    It’s Linux - debian.

    It's working - the trick to get the deb version was to look in assets at github.

    Strangely, this version lists my Boost as a player device!

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    castalla
    Local Superstar
    June 6, 2020

    I figured it out - thanks.

    The listed players/rooms shows my Boost …. ???

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    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    June 7, 2020

    I fooled with this a bit, I can’t play from the selection list but I can add a track to the queue and play it from there. Added my data to the open Amazon Music bug report.

    pascalo
    Trending Lyricist I
    June 7, 2020

    @castalla I pushed beta 6 as a release, which hopefully addresses the Boost showing up. Let me know.

      castalla
      Local Superstar
      June 7, 2020

      Thanks.  The Boost no longer shows!

      Any chance of adding the equaliser panel ?

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      pascalo
      Trending Lyricist I
      June 8, 2020

      Any chance of adding the equaliser panel ?

      I made a ticket. Will look into it.

       

      https://github.com/pascalopitz/unoffical-sonos-controller-for-linux/issues/84

      castalla
      Local Superstar
      June 8, 2020

      Thanks!.

      Have run into a problem - now, no players are showing ...

       

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      pascalo
      Trending Lyricist I
      June 8, 2020

      Thanks!.

      Have run into a problem - now, no players are showing ...

       

      Please take any issues over to the github page. I fear things will get lost over here.

      Also, If you run into trouble and the app crashes, ctrl+R will reload the window.

      castalla
      Local Superstar
      June 8, 2020

      Thanks!.

      Have run into a problem - now, no players are showing ...

       

      Please take any issues over to the github page. I fear things will get lost over here.

      Also, If you run into trouble and the app crashes, ctrl+R will reload the window.

      I’m happy to help with reports and testing …. but I’d prefer not tto have to deal with github (just another badly organised website where you need a PhD to figure what goes where, why and when - this Sonos site is bad enough!).  I’ll just roll back to an earlier beta, until it gets fixed at some point.

      Cheers.

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