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Dromedary
Contributor I
Jan 22, 2022 9:35 AM UTC
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How do I play any media from Android phone?

I’m new to Sonos and bought a Roam because I want to stream my Android phone,  iPad and Macbook without endless bluetooth pairing/unpairing.  The Ipad and Mac work brilliantly but I’m disappointed that it’s only specific apps I can stream from my phone.  I had assumed that I’d be able to stream any audio I wanted from my phone.  I listen to French radio stations - which aren’t available within the Sonos app. 

Is Bluetooth the only way I can do it? 

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    106rallye
    106rallyeAnswer
    Jan 22, 2022 11:14 AM UTC

    Streaming through wifi is only possible through Apple Airplay on newer Sonos devices, not on Android phones. Streaming music that’s on your phone can be done from Android (but not from Apple on older Sonos devices).

    I’m surprised that the stations you listen to aren’t available on TuneIn or other music services though….

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    106rallye
    106rallyeAnswer
    Jan 22, 2022 11:14 AM UTC

    Streaming through wifi is only possible through Apple Airplay on newer Sonos devices, not on Android phones. Streaming music that’s on your phone can be done from Android (but not from Apple on older Sonos devices).

    I’m surprised that the stations you listen to aren’t available on TuneIn or other music services though….

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      nik9669a
      Senior Virtuoso
      Jan 22, 2022 11:59 AM UTC

      Have you done a search for the stations you want, under “Stations” in the app?

       

      You may need to “Add a Service” such as MyTuner and RadioPlayer first, under Settings, Services & Voice. 

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        John B
        Jan 22, 2022 5:42 PM UTC

        There are problems listening to many non-UK stations through services like TuneIn because of legal restrictions.

        @Dromedary  - which French stations do you listen to?

        There is always Bluetooth, despite your preference not to use it. 

         

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          DromedaryAuthor
          Contributor I
          Jan 22, 2022 9:03 PM UTC

          John B,  yes that’s true.  I got rid of a small Bose with presets because TuneIn etc stopped streaming the stations I listen to.   Yes, may well have to use the Bluetooth.  It’s not a massive prob - I’d just assumed I’d be able to stream any audio output from the phone. 

          I mainly listen to France Info, France Culture and RFI.  

           

          Thanks. 

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          nik9669a
          Senior Virtuoso
          Jan 22, 2022 9:58 PM UTC

          France Info, France Culture and RFI Monde are all available on MyTuner Radio. 

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            DromedaryAuthor
            Contributor I
            Jan 23, 2022 8:18 AM UTC

            Hi Nik9669a.  MyTuner says those stations are not available in my region.  (I’m in UK) The Bluetooth works fine though and I’ll stick with that for the phone.  

            Thanks for the suggestion though. 

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              nik9669a
              Senior Virtuoso
              Jan 23, 2022 9:31 AM UTC

              Hi Nik9669a.  MyTuner says those stations are not available in my region.  (I’m in UK) The Bluetooth works fine though and I’ll stick with that for the phone.  

              Thanks for the suggestion though. 

              Glad you’re sorted.
               

              Strange though: I’m in the UK too but found them through the search, and they all play to my speakers. 

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              John B
              Jan 23, 2022 10:57 AM UTC

              I use the following streaming URLs, which I have added manually to Sonos:

              France Culture: http://direct.franceculture.fr/live/franceculture-midfi.mp3

              France Info: http://direct.franceinfo.fr/live/franceinfo-midfi.mp3

              France Inter: http://direct.franceinter.fr/live/franceinter-midfi.mp3

               

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