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murphyp6
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November 12, 2015
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trueplay for Android?

  • November 12, 2015
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When is trueplay being released for android? ?
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      Best answer by Max P
      When is trueplay being released for android? ?
      Unfortunately due to the wide variety of devices on the Android platform using different software versions, microphones and ways to process audio we could not ensure a consistent and reliable Trueplay tuning experience thus far.

      We will continue to explore the use of Android for Trueplay tuning, but can't confirm that it will be supported in the future.

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      BCM
      BCM
      November 12, 2015
      https://en.community.sonos.com/ask-a-question-228987/android-trueplay-app-6732743
      Max P
      Max PAnswer
      Sonos Employee
      November 12, 2015
      When is trueplay being released for android? ?
      Unfortunately due to the wide variety of devices on the Android platform using different software versions, microphones and ways to process audio we could not ensure a consistent and reliable Trueplay tuning experience thus far.

      We will continue to explore the use of Android for Trueplay tuning, but can't confirm that it will be supported in the future.
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        NJSS
        Enthusiast I
        November 12, 2015
        TruePlay for Android is very important.

        I am sure Sons doesn't want to be known as only supporting proprietary devices.

        Maybe Sonos can make a dedicated Andoid controller or "approve" a few devices from major manufacturers such as Samsung.

        NJSS
          BCM
          BCM
          November 12, 2015
          Or maybe the manufacturers can standardize. Why should Sonos have to get into the cell phone development business?
          NJSS
          Enthusiast I
          November 12, 2015
          Sonos has in the past made a dedicated controller.

          What I am suggesting is that they either:-

          1. Test & approve a number of Android devices; and/or

          2. Produce a dedicated Android controller, which could be based on an existing Android device.

          Supporting Apple devices exclusively is a retrograde step.
            BCM
            BCM
            November 12, 2015

            1. Test & approve a number of Android devices; and/or


            And what if one of the approved devices wasn't any of the ones you have?

            Don't blame Sonos... Blame the various manufacturers for not adapting a standard.
            ratty
            ratty
            November 12, 2015
            Not supporting Android devices which were never previously supported hardly fits the dictionary definition of retrograde.

            On the other hand I'd argue that getting back into the dedicated controller game would be a ridiculously retrograde step business-wise. Reinventing the wheel, being behind the technology curve, lacking the economies of scale, consuming piles of R&D dollars in return for zero USP. It's hard to think of anything worse for Sonos to contemplate.

            The impression Sonos have given is that even 'premier' lines of Android devices had major variations in microphone characteristics. Presumably if they could have supported some models and/or Android variants they'd have done so. They clearly acknowledge the requirement.
              jgatie
              jgatie
              November 12, 2015
              .

              I am sure Sons doesn't want to be known as only supporting proprietary devices.

              Maybe Sonos can make a dedicated Andoid controller or "approve" a few devices from major manufacturers such as Samsung.



              Uhhh, does anyone else see the irony here?
              upstatemike
              November 12, 2015
              No irony. Sonos should definitely not become dependent on proprietary devices from third parties where factors beyond their control can limit or eliminate positive elements of the end user experience.. Sonos definitely should develop and maintain their own proprietary devices that lets them control all aspects of quality, function, and the total user experience.
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                ratty
                ratty
                November 12, 2015
                Sonos definitely should develop and maintain their own proprietary devices that lets them control all aspects of quality, function, and the total user experience.
                And, after all that R&D spend, would you care to speculate how many users would actually fork out $300, $400, $500 for a dedicated controller when all they need do is reach in their pocket and grab their phone? We've been here before, with the CR200, and Sonos no doubt heaved a corporate sigh of relief to be able to discontinue it.
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