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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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    Lyricist I
    January 9, 2014
    Please wake up and launch a WP App for the growing penetration of WP.

    IDC: More Windows Phone units shipped than iPhones in 24 markets during Q3 2013

    http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2014/01/07/idc-windows-phone-units-shipped-iphones-24-markets-q3-201...
    Lyricist I
    January 10, 2014
    Looking to pick up a wireless solution for 2014 I was all set to load a few sonos products into my cart until I found out there wasn't an official windows phone 8 or windows 8 app.

    On top of that - unlike B&O who have just announced a lovely remote control, sonos have discontinued their remotes! Yes, there are work-arounds I could get an unofficial app for my phone, or I could download the desktop app for my PC, but I'm not looking to invest a grand in speakers to then compromise on how I control the music.

    Put out a windows phone app at least and you have my money.
    Lyricist III
    January 10, 2014
    Found out today from Sonos Customer Care that they have no intention of releasing a Windows App.  Have you wondered why the last "Official Response" is over 6 months old?  Call Sonos yourself at 1.800.680.2345 Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm EST
    Sat-Sun. 10am to 5:30pm.
    Lyricist III
    January 10, 2014
    Found out today from Sonos Customer Care that they have no intention of releasing a Windows App.  Have you wondered why the last "Official Response" is over 6 months old?  Call Sonos yourself at 1.800.680.2345 Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm EST
    Sat-Sun. 10am to 5:30pm.
    Lyricist III
    January 11, 2014
    Really want to fill my house with Sonos but won't buy anything until we can use our windows phones as controllers.
    Lyricist I
    January 11, 2014
    What are the benefits from airplay if I still need an Apple device to run Sonos? Cmon makeing an app is not that hard think about the future of products. People want to have possibilities to change and don't want to be forced to some tablet of phone brand.
    Lyricist I
    January 12, 2014
    Just received a Sonos system for Christmas and I don't want to have to return it.  I'm quite fond of my Windows Phone, and have no desire to trade it for a different platform. I guess I can run Sonos off of my computer - but that's forcing me to buy a new computer sooner than I can afford to.  My Ipod is ancient and works perfectly well, so I have no need to buy a new one of those, either.  I've looked at this thread and there seem to be plenty of people who want this app developed. Why not release it?
    Lyricist I
    January 13, 2014
    Hi John, Its been 6 months since you've given us an update. Do you have any new information on when we might see a Win8 (now Win8.1) app for the Surface RT?
    Lyricist III
    January 14, 2014
    It makes complete sense why Sonos isn't answering our questions or doing anything about Windows Phone 8/RT support. "Today Nest announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Google." Prepare for Sonos to announce something similar in the near future and sign up for a Google+ account! RIP Windows support.
    Contributor I
    January 14, 2014
    Really? Really??? You know it seems like all the "cool" new computer geeks and their companies are just like the computer guys on wall street. SHOW ME THE MONEY! The hell with universal connectivity we have to protect our brand and bank accounts. Should have done more research, wouldn't have bothered to spend my money. It's not simple if it doesn't work with every device. Greed is stupidity squared.