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October 22, 2012

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

  • October 22, 2012
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This is not a full windows 8 platform but will work new surface tablet and Samsung and others plan to use this OS which is not fully windows 8 compatible. It would be very helpful if sonos would support this as the tablet looks promising.
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    Contributor I
    July 23, 2013
    Just saw a new SONOS update to play directly from Android devices, but we still do not have a windows phone 8 app. I keep adding to my SONOS devices but have to control them from a desktop. Sure would like the Windows phone controller.
    Lyricist III
    July 26, 2013
    Oh for gods why is this taking so long? I went in to Best Buy last week and ever laptop on sale, is running windows 8. At our office they're migrating to Windows 8 and Surface Pro's. Does any working at Sonos give a damn about their customers?
    Lyricist I
    July 31, 2013
    I've just bought Sonos Bridge and Connect. You no longer produce a Sonos remote control (expensive when you did) and you do not provide an app for my HTC Mozart windows 7 phone. Not much point in starting a multi room system if I have to keep going back to the office to control the system. How does this make me feel?
    Lyricist I
    July 31, 2013
    For the happy owners of a Synology Disk Station there is an app called DS-AUDIO. This app streams music to your SONOS equipment. Works like a sharm on my Lumia 820
    Trending Lyricist I
    August 6, 2013
    SONOS, can we get another update? What's the status here?
    Lyricist I
    August 6, 2013
    I sell their products and can't demonstrate them. This is an issue, and I don't feel I should have to switch platforms.
    Lyricist I
    August 7, 2013
    Just thought I'd add to this, I also want a Sonos Controller for Windows 8 UI & Surface. To be honest I'd also like to see option of streaming the audio from your Windows 8 PC to Sonos too. Much like Apple AirPlay.
    Contributor I
    August 7, 2013
    Dear Sonos I have just entered this discussion, since I am considering purchasing a Sonos system. When reading all the comments made on this issue (and for how long it has been going on), I really start to worry. One thing is that you haven't been able to plan it yet. Another is that your intentions are really unclear. Finally I navigated to the topics overview, and it dawned on me... are you using Scrum, and is that what keeps you from communicating clearly on intentions? - From the statuses you are using, it could seem that way. I have both been practicing and coaching Scrum for quite a few years now, and if that is what you are actually doing, I respect your dedication to the method. Either way - You (as a company) need to communicate clearly to your primary stakeholders (your customers). So what are your intentions? Hint: if you use Scrum, you could just update us on your current stack rank, with a short associated explanation. It will allow you to navigate, while keeping us in the loop.
    Lyricist I
    August 7, 2013
    About a month since the latest official response. I have a Sonos and have applications for it on Windows 8 (desktop), Mac OsX, iOs, Android but not for Windows Phone! Hope that it will be out soon! Let me know if you need beta testers
    Lyricist I
    August 7, 2013
    I'm planning to invest in Sonos. I am also looking at other solutions since there is no windows rt or windows phone 8 support. Panasonic makes a promising system that will play directly from rt or phone using WiFi (http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/SC-NE3). And pioneer also has a nice looking system that also offers a water resistant rechargeable WiFi speaker so you can take it outside (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Wireless-Speakers). Sonos, set an expectation on when or how often you'll communicate on this thread. We want great sound throughout or homes that's simple - using the devices we choose. There are options, but we're here now. Can you help?