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Modd3m
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May 23, 2023
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Are there any mp3 players that have the Sonos 1 app pre-installed?

Are there any mp3 players that have the Sonos 1 app pre-installed?

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melvimbe
melvimbeAnswer
May 23, 2023

I have Wi-Fi and internet access at the dock. I don’t want to connect to my two Moves with Bluetooth because I then loose the paired stereo function of the two Moves. All I need is  the Sonos 1 app installed on an Android mp3 player, that it the reason for my initial question. I’m not trying to play mp3 files on the Android mp3 player. I just want to use Sonos to stream music from the internet to my two Moves.Most people use their cell phone for this purpose, but I don’t want to use my cell phone on the dock and risk dropping it in the lake. 

 

You got me curious and I did a little research on “android mp3” players and I got a better idea of what you’re going for.   Most of them don’t let you install apps yourself (hence why you’re asking about preloading)  but I did see some one that did.  The only catch was that it’s using android 8.1, and Sonos currently supports 8 and above.  It may work for a while, and have basic functions after support is done, but not ideal at all. 

I think you are better off getting a cheap android tablet than mp3 player.  Amazon fire tablets are an option too.  Here’s a $60 tablet from walmart that’s on android 11.  

 

Danny
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melvimbe
melvimbe
May 23, 2023

No.  The Sonos app is available on android and iOS devices as well as PC and Mac.  The Sonos app also is a controller only, a remote for Sonos devices.  The app does not actually play music itself.

 

What are you trying to accomplish?  

Danny
Modd3mAuthor
Contributor II
May 23, 2023

I’m trying to use the Sonos 1 app on a cheap Android mp3 player. I want to connect to my two Sonos Moves installed on a boat dock where I do not want to use my cell phone.

melvimbe
melvimbe
May 23, 2023

Get a player that has bluetooth capabilities.  You would only be able to connect to 1 of the Moves, not both.  You would need a WiFi connection and internet access to use the Sonos app or voice control to instruct the Moves to play streaming audio from a service...not the mp3s stored on an android device.

Danny
    Modd3mAuthor
    Contributor II
    May 23, 2023

    I have Wi-Fi and internet access at the dock. I don’t want to connect to my two Moves with Bluetooth because I then loose the paired stereo function of the two Moves. All I need is  the Sonos 1 app installed on an Android mp3 player, that it the reason for my initial question. I’m not trying to play mp3 files on the Android mp3 player. I just want to use Sonos to stream music from the internet to my two Moves.Most people use their cell phone for this purpose, but I don’t want to use my cell phone on the dock and risk dropping it in the lake. 

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    May 23, 2023

    As Danny has already indicated, there is no mp3 player with a Sonos connection built in. 
     

     

    Bruce
    Modd3mAuthor
    Contributor II
    May 23, 2023

    Yes, there are several MP3 players that can have the Sonos app installed on them. I am looking for an MP3 player with the Sonos app pre-installed, but it looks like I will have to settle for an MP3 player with a web browser and access to the Google Play store so I can download and install the Sonos 1 app myself. I just have to make sure the MP3 player runs Android version 8 or or higher so that it is compatible with the Sonos 1 app.

      melvimbe
      melvimbeAnswer
      May 23, 2023

      I have Wi-Fi and internet access at the dock. I don’t want to connect to my two Moves with Bluetooth because I then loose the paired stereo function of the two Moves. All I need is  the Sonos 1 app installed on an Android mp3 player, that it the reason for my initial question. I’m not trying to play mp3 files on the Android mp3 player. I just want to use Sonos to stream music from the internet to my two Moves.Most people use their cell phone for this purpose, but I don’t want to use my cell phone on the dock and risk dropping it in the lake. 

       

      You got me curious and I did a little research on “android mp3” players and I got a better idea of what you’re going for.   Most of them don’t let you install apps yourself (hence why you’re asking about preloading)  but I did see some one that did.  The only catch was that it’s using android 8.1, and Sonos currently supports 8 and above.  It may work for a while, and have basic functions after support is done, but not ideal at all. 

      I think you are better off getting a cheap android tablet than mp3 player.  Amazon fire tablets are an option too.  Here’s a $60 tablet from walmart that’s on android 11.  

       

      Danny
      Modd3mAuthor
      Contributor II
      May 23, 2023

      Thanks. I found an Android mp3 player that runs Android version 10, but your idea about a cheap Android tablet should work better. 

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