Support Windows 8 RT for Surface Tablet and Windows Phone 8 for Mobile Devices

I have to say, its one thing to not support Windows in any meaningful way, its another not to share your short term roadmap with customers and lead them on with vagaries. I am tempted to get a cheap Android tablet just to get me by, but as I have no idea when any Windows RT\Phone\Metro support is coming, I don't know if that's worthwhile or not. As far as I can see, there is no reason not to share this information, its not going to give any competitors an advantage. I don't think anyone is asking for a cast iron release date, just a vague idea of the plan. I cant believe that being honest with your customers (even if the news is bad) will give you as much bad feeling as is obvious in this thread. If "under consideration" means "we are thinking about it", ether no one has read this thread, or there is a plan but you don't want to share it with us.

I have to say, its one thing to not support Windows in any meaningful way, its another not to share your short term roadmap with customers and lead them on with vagaries. I am tempted to get a cheap Android tablet just to get me by, but as I have no idea when any Windows RT\Phone\Metro support is coming, I don't know if that's worthwhile or not. As far as I can see, there is no reason not to share this information, its not going to give any competitors an advantage. I don't think anyone is asking for a cast iron release date, just a vague idea of the plan. I cant believe that being honest with your customers (even if the news is bad) will give you as much bad feeling as is obvious in this thread. If "under consideration" means "we are thinking about it", ether no one has read this thread, or there is a plan but you don't want to share it with us.
Sonos releases between three and four software updates in a year, typically one per quarter. The feature sets and release dates of our software updates are not communicated in advance. While Sonos does not publish our roadmap, we do intend to share information about some of the new features we're busy working on through this community. The statuses in use for Ideas and our definitions of them can be found below: Under Consideration Under Consideration indicates that Sonos is aware of the idea but has not yet made a decision on whether or not to pursue development. Ideas marked as Under Consideration are regularly reviewed and evaluated by Sonos. We encourage continued discussion and voting for these ideas. Planned Planned indicates that the Idea is currently under development or on the Sonos development roadmap for a future release. Please be aware that we do not communicate release dates in advance, and that Planned status does not necessarily indicate that the feature will be included in a specific or the next available software update. Implemented Indicates that the feature is released and available. Not Planned Not planned indicates that, at the current time, Sonos has made the decision not to pursue immediate or future development. Topics marked as Not Planned do remain open to allow for continued discussion and voting.

Would like to see a Windows RT and WP8 version soon. Sure, most of us would pay for it.

Same deal, will not expand my SONOS system unless viable apps for Windows Phone and Windows RT are produced. These are major operating systems after all!

I have to say, its one thing to not support Windows in any meaningful way, its another not to share your short term roadmap with customers and lead them on with vagaries. I am tempted to get a cheap Android tablet just to get me by, but as I have no idea when any Windows RT\Phone\Metro support is coming, I don't know if that's worthwhile or not. As far as I can see, there is no reason not to share this information, its not going to give any competitors an advantage. I don't think anyone is asking for a cast iron release date, just a vague idea of the plan. I cant believe that being honest with your customers (even if the news is bad) will give you as much bad feeling as is obvious in this thread. If "under consideration" means "we are thinking about it", ether no one has read this thread, or there is a plan but you don't want to share it with us.
So if Under Consideration means "... that Sonos is aware of the idea but has not yet made a decision" can we have an explanation as to why it is taking so long to make a decision when its the highest requested thing on your own forum?

Can we add the Idea Likes of this thread here also? https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/support_xbox_music-a5etf And it has been 5 months... ? still considering?

It's so annoying: "Although Sonos does not formally pre-announce future products or Features..." When do you realize the Windows community? There are already tones of apps in the stores for phone8 and RT. Come on SONOS - you know that a development environment for phone8 and RT is just a chicken feed. You already have the code for a Windows controller - so please compile it once more for ARM and put it to the store. Where is your problem?

And this one here is a shame Tom Cullen! > Sonos co-founder considering BlackBerry 10 app > http://www.t3.com/news/sonos-co-founder-considering-blackberry-10-app

I check the store daily for RT and Windows Phone apps. Love lugging my laptop out just to turn on some music. Oh, that's WINDOWS too! Get on the bus or get left in the distant (soon very distant) past.

Should mention that I do run Phonos, and while I was happy to help some guy trying to make a living $4.99 at a time the app does not compare to what Sonos native has released for iPhone and Android. Response is very much delayed, Radio stations are limited, and UI design is entry level. That said, it does work and I am grateful for it. Sonos should partner with the guys from SoundHound and integrate streaming lyrics to the controllers :)-