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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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    Trending Lyricist I
    September 6, 2013
    I have a Sonos player that I am considering selling since there is no Win8 RT or Windows Phone 8 support. If there were WIn8 support I would definitely keep what I have and buy more. Please write apps for Windows 8 RT and Windows Phone 8.
    I have put mine on craigslist for this reason. If I don't get a buyer there, I will put them in ebay in next week or so. I have waited too long for Win 8 support and I am not going to change my phone and tablet just to use my Sonos. I know the Win OS and it allows me a lot more control of my devices and network, than IOS or android would ever conceive of letting me have. Android and apple tablets are glorified media devices. A Win8 RT tablet is a media device and a functional computer.
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 6, 2013
    John M....it's been some time since we last received an update...where are we on this? We are nearing a substantial new windows 8.1 release, have had several updates to windows phone and yet we are still without a first party sonos app on either platform.
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 6, 2013
    Everyone, another way to request the Windows Phone 8 app is to download "Where's My App" from the app store and submit a request for the app. That at least puts it on Microsoft's radar as well.
    Lyricist III
    September 6, 2013
    Hello Hello, Is there any update on this? Has anyone at Sonos actually looked at how crappy the android app on a kindle fire looks? Never mind how bad it works, or more to the point doesn't work........ Yes I'm a victim of the infamous Feb 2013 update. For God's sake release a Windows metro app…..
    Sonos Staff
    September 6, 2013
    John M....it's been some time since we last received an update...where are we on this? We are nearing a substantial new windows 8.1 release, have had several updates to windows phone and yet we are still without a first party sonos app on either platform.
    Hi Kenneth, There's nothing new to announce at this time. I understand that everyone is keen to know more but I don't have anything I can share at the moment.
    Lyricist I
    September 7, 2013
    Any update on getting an app for the Windows Phone? Everyone in our family has a Windows phone and the lack of app is really having us reconsider using Sonos throughout our new home.
    Lyricist I
    September 8, 2013
    Add me to the list of people who are keen on seeing at least a Windows Phone app for Sonos. I wouldn't switch my Lumia for any other phone, nor do I want to be forced to buy into the iGoldenJail just for controlling my Sonos. Obviously, having a full Metro app for Windows 8 as well would be even better, but Windows Phone is the minimum.
    Lyricist I
    September 8, 2013
    Everyone, another way to request the Windows Phone 8 app is to download "Where's My App" from the app store and submit a request for the app. That at least puts it on Microsoft's radar as well.
    Just tried to find that app, but was not able to. I'm in the UK - are you in the US, and this is maybe US only? (dang them if they did make it US-only)
    Contributor I
    September 9, 2013
    For those of you with the Surface RT, I have 3 words for you. Remote Desktop Connection... Turn that on, and you can control your Sonos from your Surface RT exactly the same way you would do it from your desktop or laptop Windows app. On top of that, you can run ANY app that you have on your PC from your surface. Not a native app, but should tide you over till Sonos decides to announce something.
    Contributor I
    September 10, 2013
    I'd like to add my 2 cents to this thread. Windows Phone and Windows 8/RT users need some Sonos love. Come on, Sonos Team--Make it happen! I just bought my first Sonos components yesterday and already I'm in love with this system. Just need a controller app for my Nokia Lumia 920 and for my Surface RT. I would also love to see Xbox Music integration. I hope you guys have some good news for us soon!