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SimonO_1
Contributor III
September 5, 2012
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Volume limit feature

  • September 5, 2012
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Add the ability to set a PIN protected volume limit per zone.
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    Best answer by Ryan S
    Hi everyone, starting today with Sonos 9.2 there's the ability to use the mobile controller for Android or iOS to set a maximum volume for each of your Sonos players. This setting is protected by your Sonos user account, so you'll need to log into the system to set it up. The whole volume bar will still go from 0-100, but 100% will now reflect what your volume limit is set to. This has the added benefit of being able to get more granular control of players at low volume, as the volume steps will scale up or down with the max volume.

    Feel free to play around with it and see what you think.

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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    August 24, 2016
    I do not forsee any kind of pin code for volume limits being introduced by Sonos. There have been rumors of a patent for super party mode where its possible some users can be limited. We shall see but Sonos will not comment on that.
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    The_Bastard_Son
    The_Bastard_Son
    August 24, 2016
    @Chris this basic feature would be very useful for the Connect:Amps (I own 2). 40% is as loud as I ever want. 80-100% would probably damage my speakers. I hope I don't ever find out.

    I use the amps as Squeezebox devices most of the time. Squeezebox has volume control/limits, access limits, kid controls and settings FYI. FFS I don't think I will be retiring my squeezebox system anytime soon.
    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    August 24, 2016
    I never said it wouldn't be useful to some. I still wouldn't call the feature basic in any way.
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    philippefraser
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 22, 2016
    I would really value this. With a pin code would be ideal, but even without would be amazing. I don't want to disturb the neighbours! I worked love to get a Sonos amp with out door speakers but worry I would group it and make them too loud.

    Also my kids have turned the music too loud many times and it had stopped me buying Sonos 1 for their rooms& Sonos 5 for three living room as I worry out of control volume. I'm a loyal customer with TV, kitchen, study, my bedroom & bathroom covered... Give me there peace of mind to buy more!
      beotoronto
      Lyricist I
      October 18, 2016
      My company made a very simple black box to do exactly this. Plug it into your network, it monitors all of your Sonos devices and will make sure each Sonos device does not exceed the user's preset maximum volume level. Super simple to setup via web interface. Checkout http://hushlabs.ca.
        philippefraser
        Trending Lyricist I
        November 1, 2016
        Has anyone tried this device from hush labs? How quickly does it reduce the sound once it's been increase?

        My company made a very simple black box to do exactly this. Plug it into your network, it monitors all of your Sonos devices and will make sure each Sonos device does not exceed the user's preset maximum volume level. Super simple to setup via web interface. Checkout http://hushlabs.ca.
          beotoronto
          Lyricist I
          November 1, 2016
          Less than 1 second. Tested with up to 10 zones grouped together, they all turn down in less than one second.

          Has anyone tried this device from hush labs? How quickly does it reduce the sound once it's been increase?

          My company made a very simple black box to do exactly this. Plug it into your network, it monitors all of your Sonos devices and will make sure each Sonos device does not exceed the user's preset maximum volume level. Super simple to setup via web interface. Checkout http://hushlabs.ca.
            DeBossDK
            Lyricist III
            November 5, 2016
            Add the ability to set a PIN protected volume limit per zone.
            Any plans on implementing this simple feature?
            I'm kind of surprised that it has not been done yet.. It will be very usefull when adding powerfull active speakers to a connect like I have done.

            I really hope to see this in a near future since my oldest kid(5) now have a play1 in his room and has access to all Sonos inhouse via his iPad.
            DeBossDK
            Lyricist III
            November 5, 2016
            My company made a very simple black box to do exactly this. Plug it into your network, it monitors all of your Sonos devices and will make sure each Sonos device does not exceed the user's preset maximum volume level. Super simple to setup via web interface. Checkout http://hushlabs.ca.

            Really great that someone solves it!!!!!!!
            But since it should be only and max a few days work from Sonos and a really logical feature I still hope Sonos wakes up and implements this!
            DeBossDK
            Lyricist III
            November 5, 2016
            Today my 1 year old daughter pressed the volume up on the TV remote and 2 seconds later started to cry because of the extreme loud volume from my playbar and SUB. I really want's you to implement this feature. It can't be that hard and it could save someone's ear in the future...

            My 2yo did the same on my connect with 2x750w active bang&olufsen speakers in out livingroom while dining....
            NEED I say we almisser shat ourselves!

            SONOS PEOPLE!!! For crying out loud... say something so we know if this is being seen - or arogantly ignored?
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