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

Just went to decide on a music system today, the sales person tried to convince me there is an app for the windows phone but I failed to find it and either did he when he was pressed. Anyway I love the sonos concept and the sound is terrific, but I have went with another brand instead because of this failing. I do not know if I made the right choice. 

I don't think you did. Sonos by far exceeds expectations compared to other systems.

Of course if you only have a Windows phone, yes at the moment you cant use it for control.

But if you have Windows PCs you can use them. I know not an ideal solution, but could get you by until they possibly create a app for your phone.

I am currently looking at purchasing some inexpensive android tablets for keeping multiple remote controls available for my many Sonos Zones.

There are a couple of things I would like Sonos to come up with, such as a simple remote, etc. But any of these ideas are just icing on the cake to a awesome system!

I was originally delighted by the Sonos concept, and was planning on getting several components for this Christmas, but the lack of Windows Phone support means we can't use it (going upstairs to a desktop computer doesn't make sense for us). I'd love to be able to control this via our Windows Phones, or from my Surface (though remote desktop might be a workable hack). As a developer, I understand that supporting another platform is not a trivial endeavor, but wanted to add my voice that it's an important purchasing decision for my family.

I'd love to hear if there's an SDK or interface that third parties could use to build support on third-party devices. That would be a good solution for you guys, as it would increase your customer base and provide a way to quickly adapt to new platforms.

Yes, definitely need Windows app support.  With the advent of Windows 8.1 and the variety of touch tablets from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, etc. a Windows 8.1 app is going to be expected. Pro devices at least have the option of the regular desktop application but that is not as elegant as a Windows Modern UI app.  With Phone 8, the codebase has been somewhat unified so that an app developed for Windows 8.1 is readily ported to Windows phone and vice-verse.  I don't think Sonos should compare iPad and Android to Windows Phone for installed base but rather consider Windows Phone AND Windows 8+ app the target.  The installed base of users looks a lot bigger that way and it's a more accurate way to think about it IMHO.

Can you provide a timeframe for availability of a Windows Surface RT device and Windows Phone 8 app?

would it be so hard to just compile an ARM version of the Windows controller as a stopgap for Surface users? That would at least give some headroom for a Modern app to get built and published to the Windows Store.

I just bought a Surface 2 and love it.  Bought the Sonos at the same time w/o research and find I have to return it.  I see Sonos plans to do something but...? If you're going to actually do something I would suggest giving a timeline however rough.  When people tell me they are going to do something and don't say when I keep moving.  Don't you? 

Very reasonable question.  I just purchased Surface 2 and a Sonos Play 1.  I assumed--  and now I have to return the Sonos.  The corporate "we're not ready to share details" comment speaks volumes.  Very parental; very unprofessional.  5 months ago?  Really?  

Well... any new details after another 5 month without any official comment? @sonos: do you ignore the wishes of your increasing number of customers with wp hardware on purpose? If so, just tell us... can't be that difficult.

When will we see a native Win8 app?  With over 200M Win8 licenses out there, is it not time? The lack of an app is very disappointing and I will not example my basic setup until I see a commitment by Sonos.

I have still not bought into the Sonos system, much related to the lack of a Sonos App for WinPhone8. My next PC will be the SurfacePro2. I just won't start my Sonos experience by buying a 3rd party app without support from Sonos. This relatively small matter has been under consideration for quite some time now.