FEATURE REQUEST: 30 seconds forward / 15 seconds back for podcasts

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
March 14, 2025
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Ever since the app “redo” a basic function has been missing when playing podcasts via the Sonos app: the ability to fast forward in 30-second and rewind in 15-second increments.

I’ve read that Sonos thinks this is not necessary because one can ask the Sonos voice assistant to fast forward or rewind. There are two key reasons why this does not work well: 1) it assumes one has Sonos voice assistant enabled on every speaker and 2) it takes longer than tapping an icon.

I’ve also read that Sonos says we can just drag the timestamp to where we want. True, but 30-second increments are perfect for skipping ads in podcasts and it’s difficult to be that precise with a slider.

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Best answer by DaveWhoAmI

Um, every other audio/video play I have incorporates this feature. Is was also present in your previous (S1) version. There are also numerous discussions on Reddit discussing the need for this feature. “many months or years” - so you’re basically saying this isn’t going to happen. Hm. I’ll not be purchasing any additional Sonos products. And my advice to others will be: “Sonos makes great hardware, but using their systems requires their software, which lacks essential features. You should also research the S1 to S2 software debacle before purchasing.”

Regards,

Dave Hysom

Recently retired computer scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

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Rhonny

Prodigy III

“Alexa fast forward x seconds” works just fine for me on all occasions

That was never in dispute, and was referred to in the original post…

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Calliopejane5

Lyricist I

I primarily use my SONOS to listen to podcasts while I do things around the house, and I NEED this feature. I had downgraded my whole system to S1 right after the abomination, but then recently had issues that forced me to make the update. Can’t believe this feature STILL is not there. It’s been like a year, right?

Final straw. I am looking for a completely new system. Discouraging everyone I meet from ever buying a SONOS product, bc at any time they may decide that what you use it for is irrelevant and just remove the features you use.

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