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Marcovangennip
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May 7, 2024
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music library after latest app update

  • May 7, 2024
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Just installed the new app. But I can’t find where the music library went. Also no option to add a folder to the library 

 

Moderator edit: We have an article with instruction on how to add a music library share on Windows and MacOS. Have a look.

 

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    Best answer by aitchgf

    Hi mvosloo

    Thanks for the response tip, will try it our and see how I get on!

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    LouisJordaan
    Enthusiast II
    June 16, 2024

    This should not be the way to do this. Sonos has abandoned its original user base

     

    Sonos hasn’t abandoned anything except support for SMB v1.  The vast majority of people missing their local library just need to get their share working on SMB v2 or v3 and then reindex using the PC or Mac app. 

    You’re wrong mate, they have shafted anyone that listen music via their own library. Information on how to fix the library issues is not even easily available on their website, their techs were unable to get my library working from my Mac, I had to do it myself. Removing search functions and easy navigation though library is also a killer. 

      linbox
      Avid Contributor I
      June 16, 2024

      This should not be the way to do this. Sonos has abandoned its original user base

       

      Sonos hasn’t abandoned anything except support for SMB v1.  The vast majority of people missing their local library just need to get their share working on SMB v2 or v3 and then reindex using the PC or Mac app. 

      I have SMB V3 and once in a while the music library is missing then comes back again. The bigger issue is that you an not search and create playlists

      Do not put releases out until they are tested we paid for our Sonos system do not screw this experience up!
        Ken_Griffiths
        Ken_Griffiths
        June 16, 2024

        This should not be the way to do this. Sonos has abandoned its original user base

         

        Sonos hasn’t abandoned anything except support for SMB v1.  The vast majority of people missing their local library just need to get their share working on SMB v2 or v3 and then reindex using the PC or Mac app. 

        I have SMB V3 and once in a while the music library is missing then comes back again. The bigger issue is that you an not search and create playlists

        I’m guessing you missed the announcement about searching a locally held library? … see here:

        https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/the-new-sonos-app-and-future-feature-updates

        I’m using SMB v3 aswell and have never seen my local library disappear from the new App. I have used my local library almost every day aswell, since the App was updated from S2.

        SWLEN
        Lyricist III
        June 17, 2024

        iMac (Ventura 13.6.7), iPhone, several iPads. According to a Sonos rep a few weeks ago, with the existing Sonos app on an iMac, a user CANNOT call up his Music Library. Error code 913.

        When the iMac Sonos app is finally updated (mid June, July 1, never) THEN a user can have his Music Library as a source and his iPhones/iPads will be OK.

        In the meantime, I am using my existing 5 Logitech Squeezebox units to call up my Music Library. If Sonos does not update the iMac app, at this point, I do not care. 

        I would like to thank RichardBZ for his suggestion of a Bluesound Node DAC/Streamer. If my Squeezebox Transporter power supply fails again, I will get a Bluesound. Otherwise, all is fine without Sonos.

          LouisJordaan
          Enthusiast II
          June 17, 2024

          This should not be the way to do this. Sonos has abandoned its original user base

           

          Sonos hasn’t abandoned anything except support for SMB v1.  The vast majority of people missing their local library just need to get their share working on SMB v2 or v3 and then reindex using the PC or Mac app. 

          I have SMB V3 and once in a while the music library is missing then comes back again. The bigger issue is that you an not search and create playlists

          I’m guessing you missed the announcement about searching a locally held library? … see here:

          https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/the-new-sonos-app-and-future-feature-updates

          I’m using SMB v3 aswell and have never seen my local library disappear from the new App. I have used my local library almost every day aswell, since the App was updated from S2.

          I don’t think anyone has missed the announcement mate, I just think most of us think that is is totally rediculous and unacceptable that they would build the app “From The Ground Up” and actually release it without all the features it had previously. It is not acceptable that they now say aah sorry but you have to wait until you can search your library again and use a whole heap of other features. Pathetic performance From Sonos

            rvk
            rvk
            Lyricist III
            June 17, 2024

            If only there were an Android version of Sonophone or SonoPad… ☹️

            Not exactly the same but Noson works great for me. It’s not in the Play Store though.

            I will be trying to downgrade to S1 at the first opportunity before Sonos will remove the direct local control from the firmware from S2 and everything gets sent to the cloud and then back to the speakers (like volume etc.). At the moment they still support direct local control (for the old 16.1 app) but seeing what Sonos is pulling… that might change in the near future. I only want offline direct access to my speakers.

             

            Stoney99
            Lyricist I
            June 17, 2024

            For Apple users Sonophone/Sonopad is doing the trick! Really worth to spend the 2,99€. All badly missed features in the new Sonos app are working like a charm with Sonophone. Especially the access to my music library is working very well, fast and fluent. Highly recommend!

              Tonydl
              Contributor I
              June 17, 2024

              Android users can roll back the update, ask me how. 

              LouisJordaan
              Enthusiast II
              June 17, 2024

              For Apple users Sonophone/Sonopad is doing the trick! Really worth to spend the 2,99€. All badly missed features in the new Sonos app are working like a charm with Sonophone. Especially the access to my music library is working very well, fast and fluent. Highly recommend!

              Agree mate, works well for me too

              Ken_Griffiths
              Ken_Griffiths
              June 17, 2024

              I don’t think anyone has missed the announcement mate, I just think most of us think that is is totally rediculous and unacceptable that they would build the app “From The Ground Up” and actually release it without all the features it had previously. It is not acceptable that they now say aah sorry but you have to wait until you can search your library again and use a whole heap of other features. Pathetic performance From Sonos

              I mostly use my own .m3u playlists, or browse the library by Artist anyway. I also use Plex and iBroadcast on Sonos, so no issue searching to find my own tracks. It seems library search is not too far away in being implemented anyway. So I’ve personally not seen this as a significant issue, at least compared to one or two other missing features.

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