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Avid Contributor I
Oct 22, 2012 7:29 PM UTC

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

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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    Lyricist I
    Oct 22, 2013 7:50 PM UTC
    Love Sonos and my Play 5 - about to get the Play 1. I also love my Windows Phone and Windows Tablet and would love, love, love to have a Sonos app on these devices to control my music. Thanks for accepting user feedback!
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    Lyricist II
    Oct 23, 2013 9:44 AM UTC
    Been thinking of getting the Play 1 but without Windows Phone and/or Surface support it is just a non starter, Christmas is coming up too so can't see me upgrading any time soon which is a pity as I really like the Sonos system. It looks like there is no point waiting for an update from Support as its already 3 months since we had any word from them.......
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    Lyricist III
    Oct 24, 2013 8:00 AM UTC
    Still no sonos-app for windows phone and RT, come on sonos it is about time now !
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    Trending Lyricist I
    Oct 25, 2013 1:53 PM UTC
    Thought I would chime in on this as well. Windows 8 as a tablet platform is certainly gaining traction, and I am considering a Surface 2. Even if that wasn't RT, a lot of these touch-based Windows 8 hybrids or tablets would really benefit from having a Sonos app specifically made for touch. I have other devices as well to control Sonos, but I sincerely hope this is coming and is being worked on. Hopefully by the end of year or early next year.
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    Trending Lyricist I
    Oct 25, 2013 8:46 PM UTC
    Just bought Surface 2. I have had the Surface RT since day one. Sonos, you should have a good look at the Rhapsody app that runs on Surface RT, it is fantastic: it even "Plays-to" Sonos hardware just fine. I would suggest SONOS talk to their friends over at Rhapsody to see how they made such a great app. I would love to continue my commitment to SONOS but we really, really need a WIN 8 Metro app!!! PS Just got news from SONOS they will be dropping support for my CR100 controller, great, so give a WIN 8 app!!!
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    Lyricist II
    Oct 28, 2013 7:42 AM UTC
    Come on Sonos, please comment on whether you are working on these apps, and if so, when we should expect them! I've just taken the plunge on a Connect:amp and a Play:1 and I don't want to be forced to go & buy some crappy Android tablet just so I can control them!
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    Lyricist I
    Oct 28, 2013 10:34 AM UTC
    Please please please add... 1. Windows RT App 2. Windows 8 Phone App 3. Xbox Music / Zune Music Subscription service
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    Contributor III
    Oct 28, 2013 10:53 AM UTC
    As I continue to add to my Sonos collection (4 x Play:1), the need for a Windows Phone 8 controller app is essential. I have no desire to purchase ios or android equipment and having to fire up my Surface Pro every time I want to change settings etc is frustrating. Nice to know a WP8 app is under consideration but please hurry up.
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    Trending Lyricist I
    Oct 28, 2013 12:17 PM UTC
    Sonos, its time to communicate with your customers! What is current status on the Windows 8, RT and WP8 app?
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    Lyricist I
    Oct 28, 2013 2:24 PM UTC
    It's quite amazing after all this time and so many requests that Sonos still can't provide an answer to their plans for Windows RT/WP and XBox Music. I got a Connect for free, but I'm not going to buy a Sonos product before this is in place, and I'm not advising anyone else to do so either. Even a Beta would be ok. I know for a fact that programming for WP8 Win RT isn't all that difficult...
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