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Trending Lyricist I
Dec 2, 2024 8:28 PM UTC

A Sad Christmas for All Dads Getting Sonos as a Present

This Christmas, many dads will unwrap a shiny new Sonos system, expecting premium sound and seamless functionality to elevate their music experience. But for those in the know, it might not be the gift it once promised to be.

 

The closed ecosystem, plagued by frustrating app issues and missing features, has left many Sonos users feeling like they're trapped in an endless loop of troubleshooting instead of enjoying their music. The excitement of unboxing soon turns into hours spent wrestling with buggy software, connectivity hiccups, and a system that doesn't give users the freedom to customize or fix it themselves.

 

So, to all the dads unwrapping Sonos this year: we feel for you. Here's hoping that in the future, Sonos will choose to listen to its users, embrace openness, and make next Christmas one to truly celebrate.

 

For now, enjoy the sound—if you can get it

to work.

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Local Superstar
Dec 4, 2024 8:20 AM UTC

It's a shame mums and daughters etc. aren't allowed such things and only dads seem to be able to try to work these technical wonders.

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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Dec 4, 2024 8:50 AM UTC

Why would a woman or a cat stoop to labor with this stuff when they have servants to deal with this kind of thing. 

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Contributor I
Dec 4, 2024 5:56 PM UTC

So humiliated I had recommended a friend change out his whole system for Sonos before the app launch - he and I try to not speak about it anymore as it almost destroyed our friendship. Sonos app is still a mess

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Gatso90Author
Trending Lyricist I
Feb 6, 2025 5:42 PM UTC

The recent developments, shows that I was right about everything I said :)

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jgatie
Feb 6, 2025 6:24 PM UTC

Good grief. 🙄

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AjTrek1
Feb 6, 2025 8:03 PM UTC

The recent developments, shows that I was right about everything I said :)

I’m glad you feel vindicated. Now let the rest of us enjoy our Sonos in peace. Thank you very much.

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melvimbe
Feb 6, 2025 8:36 PM UTC

I don’t smile when people get laid off.

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Danny