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Contributor I
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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Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

This new app will cost them customers. I’m looking for an alternative

Trending Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

Feedback on alternative high performance wireless systems that will play and que more than one song  from a Local Server. Let's share what options are out there. What is good hardware that has a operating App and can support more than 15 speakers on a high speed network, and maybe even support other formats? Maybe even options that have sound bars with HDMI and not optical only? 

Lyricist II
May 12, 2024

I seem to have lost the ability to search my local music using the Android app. This is a pretty big issue for me. What's going on?

Contributor I
May 12, 2024

Comment réinstaller la bibliothèque locale qui se trouve sur un disque dur ?

 

Moderator Edit - Translation by Google:

How do I reinstall the local library that is on a hard drive?

Lyricist II
May 12, 2024

Hi - after having the same problems as most of the others here - in particular - losing access to my music library on a NAS drive - I did some searching and found people recommending an alternative 3rd party app, to use instead of Sonos app for iOS.   It is called SonoPhone (there is also a SonoPad).  

I have paid my £1.99, downloaded to my iPhone, and after a few minutes setup (which was painless) - it works perfectly.  I would say its user interface is actually simple and more logical than the Sonos app.  I had to re-specify the path for my music library (NAS drive) - via my Windows Sonos app - but when that was done, the music library showed up instantly in SonoPhone, and is working fine.

Thank you SonoPhone.   

Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

Having similar issues since the latest update. Music library has disappeared, and despite trying suggestions mentioned here (waiting/restarting/force close, etc.), having no luck getting the local media library back. Also seeing the occasional generic error message popping up, like somebody mentioned, with no exact detail as to what's wrong.

Ultimately it's just another nail in coffin for Sonos, and another reason to extend my play testing with WiiM (which is giving me a lots more success, and also includes the ability to play/cast local media from my device).

Every update since they fell out with Google over the casting debacle has resulted in a less feature-rich and more error prone system. No longer worth the investment imo.

 

Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

The update has also wiped out the recently played list, which we use to hang on to music we’re interested in exploring but not right at that minute. We are very frustrated with many aspects of this update and now considering scrapping Sonos and investing in a new system. 

Trending Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

Thanks Peter Pan 999.  The SonoPhone app works for me too.

Lyricist II
May 12, 2024

Hi - after having the same problems as most of the others here - in particular - losing access to my music library on a NAS drive - I did some searching and found people recommending an alternative 3rd party app, to use instead of Sonos app for iOS.   It is called SonoPhone (there is also a SonoPad).  

I have paid my £1.99, downloaded to my iPhone, and after a few minutes setup (which was painless) - it works perfectly.  I would say its user interface is actually simple and more logical than the Sonos app.  I had to re-specify the path for my music library (NAS drive) - via my Windows Sonos app - but when that was done, the music library showed up instantly in SonoPhone, and is working fine.

Thank you SonoPhone

Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

Sonos new app ,playlist unable to add or remove .No edit for extensive playlists, invested in 5 products now useless , why sonos ?