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

I have had my Surface RT now for a month and I am really impressed. The only let-down I feel is by Sonos for not seriously porting the controller software to the RT platform and making it compatible with XBox Music. I am an early Spotify adopter, but given the quality of XBox, I am considering migrating permanently. Incidentally, controller works fine on my Dell Windows 8 machine. PLEASE let us know where we stand on Windows RT!!! Manage expectations and give us a timeline please.

I understand that under RT side-loading is not possible, so you would have to go through the store. For Intel 8, it remains possible to side-load.

For me it is clear: if Sonos is not getting serious about supporting Windows 8 (RT) and Windows Phone, I will be leaving Sonos behind and spend my money with a manufacturer that does. I was in a trade show in Belgium the beginning of November. The Sonos rep at the show told me a Windows Phone app was coming within 2 months ... let's see how much he was lying to me in order to avoid a discussion.

Paul - let's hope the Sonos rep at the Belgian trade show knew what he was talking about. If he is right, I would imagine that a Surface RT port would also be possible. I only wished that Sonos themselves would confirm their intentions, so that customers know what they are in for. Even if there are delays, it would be good to hear that Sonos is actually working on an app.

Yes! We need Windows Phone support and Windows 8 (metro/RT) support. (Owner of 15 sonos boxes.)

+1 - i would love to see a Windows Phone and Windows RT Controller for Sonos.

If they did create a WinPhone7 app, it is compatible with WinPhone8, and the skills and code directly applicable to "Metro", so a Win8 application would be easy. That is the problem with not starting sooner. Key part is, with dropping the dedicated remotes, get moving on supporting other modern platforms.

Just to add to the crowd. REALLY would like to see support for Xbox Music. Given that every copy of Windows 8 comes with the Xbox Music app -- not to mention over 70 million Xbox 360s -- it has to be growing at an exponential speed. It seems critical to support this service. And I'd also like to see support for Surface RT control. Creating such an app will also give you one that will run in the metro environment on Windows 8, so you'll get that as a bonus feature.

Best Buy rep told me that a Surface application existed for SONOS. That apparently is not the case and I spent over $1000 on a system with a device that can't control it. Would very much appreciate if you could prioritize an application for Surface and Windows Phone 8. Thanks.

Please make a WinRT app.