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RyanKnapp
Contributor I
September 3, 2013

Support Spotify Connect to allow users to use the Spotify app as the controller.

  • September 3, 2013
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Spotify Connect was just announced and I was surprised that I didn't see Sonos in the list of companies that would provide support. Many Spotify users have been asking for a long time to be able to use the Spotify app as the controller for selecting songs, as it provides a superior experience (you still can't even see the Top 5 songs in the Spotify view within the Sonos app, and it is difficult to look through an artist's collection to find a specific song unless you know which album it was in). Please support spotify connect. Additional details on Spotify Connect are here: http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/3/4688166/spotify-connect-launches-to-stream-music-to-compatible-speakers If you look at the post on theverge, even the first comment was one asking for Sonos support for the feature.
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      Dave R.
      Lyricist III
      July 25, 2016
      Hi folks, There's not much to say at the moment but we'd like everyone to understand where we're coming regarding the announcement from Spotify. Sonos is a platform for music lovers and we want Sonos customers to enjoy all the music on earth from whatever source they choose. We have an excellent partnership with Spotify which is, and will continue to be, an important part of many of our customers music listening experience on Sonos. Thanks for your continued support.

      this is 2 years ago. Why is Spotify still usless on Sonos. Apple music is not much better. a little better interface but Apple Muisc is way behind Spotify. and I am an aplle everthing user. But I draw the line with Apple music. I feel like going back to CDs.
      nicka99
      nicka99
      Local Superstar
      August 30, 2016
      so there we have it folks - 2 years on and Spotify Connect is finally coming to Sonos next month :-)
      http://venturebeat.com/2016/08/30/sonos-will-soon-let-spotifys-app-control-its-connected-speakers/
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        testcard
        Prodigy I
        August 30, 2016
        Plus support for Amazon Alexa next year:
        http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/amazon-alexa-coming-to-sonos-music-systems/
        nicka99
        nicka99
        Local Superstar
        August 31, 2016
        more info from spotify
        https://news.spotify.com/us/2016/08/30/spotify-partners-with-sonos-to-unveil-new-era-of-connected-home-listening/
        nicka99
        nicka99
        Local Superstar
        August 31, 2016
        what confuses me is how this will work if you want to have different music in different rooms. this is currently possible in the sonos app but not spotify connect (I have a couple of spotify connect devices). I wonder if something will change in spotify in future where you can select a room and choose what is playing then select another ? Presumably the spotify integration will remain in the sonos app so what happens if you start doing things in both apps ?! What about the current restriction of not being able to play on sonos and the spotify app simultaneously ? Presumably that have to be removed ?

        much to be clarified !
        Jeff S
        Jeff S
        Retired Sonos Staff
        December 6, 2016
        Hi everyone,

        With the latest version of the Sonos software we've added the ability to control your Sonos system directly from the Spotify app. You can read more about this new feature here.
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