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Pio
Contributor I
Jul 1, 2017 3:20 PM UTC
Question

Windows Vista

Hi there.
I have an old version of Windows Vista to control my Sonos at home (besides my iPhone and iPad). But now I can't use it any longer.
Is it possible to "DOWN/BACK-date" the PC-controller, so I still can use my PC as a controller?
I would apreciate your help.
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    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    Aug 18, 2017 3:27 PM UTC
    You said you were going to look for an alternative to Sonos and John B was wondering which system you had in mind that also supports Vista.

    Probably the cost effective solution is to buy a cheap Pc or notebook running a version of Windows that is still supported as you are not likely to find what you are looking for
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    wlittani
    Lyricist II
    Aug 18, 2017 3:28 PM UTC
    any system that supports web browser besides the dedicated apps would do. Not looked yet as I already made a considerable investment in the Sonos Amp and players.
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    wlittani
    Lyricist II
    Aug 18, 2017 3:31 PM UTC
    Simply do not understand why Sonos cannot provide a browser based support, even with limited functionality. Someone started to build an browser app on GitHub so should certainly be doable for Sonos developers to do the same.
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    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    Aug 18, 2017 6:41 PM UTC
    What modern browsers can even run on Vista?? And a modern browser would be needed, even then I'm not sure a proper UPnP client could be written entirely in a browser. SSDP needs UDP, and last I checked UDP isn't possible in JavaScript.
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