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Corry P
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Your feedback on the new Sonos App

Hi EveryoneWe moderators of the community - @Corry P, @Jamie A & @Sotiris C. - wanted to take an opportunity to explain some of what is...
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What formats can I play on Sonos?

Sonos can play upto 24/48See Supported audio formats
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Sonos Pro Tip: Upgrading/Changing iPhones

HelloI had meant to post this 3 years ago when I upgraded to my iPhone 12. Well the time has come to upgrade to iPhone 15. The best way to m...
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SwitchingSpeakersDueToAppContributor I
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Wait time for assistance

Do you think it is acceptable for me to wait over an hour to speak with someone regarding my $2,500+ system not working after your updated App crashed it? 

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PschwenkRenowned Enthusiast I
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Sonos Web App, Security Concerns

So Sonos has a new web app that access my speakers from the internet through my firewall/router.  That’s kind of scary to me.  I don't like most appliances having access from the outside world and that opens to door to hackers to get into my network.  Does anyone know how Sonos opened that hole in my firewall without my knowledge?  Do we know what security is in place to prevent hacking?

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RobH912Contributor I
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S2 New Release & SEND YOUR NEW SPEAKERS BACK

I have had two Sonos speakers for last several years and they have been really great.  The were SO easy to set up.  My Roam got lost on a recent road trip and just bought a Roam SL replacement.Wish I had known about all of the problems with the new Sonos S2 App…I would have waited to buy my replacement speaker.  I was running iOS S1 of the Sonos app until I was required to upgrade to S2 to set up new speaker.   Spent at least half the day today trying to connect my new speaker, read countless articles, did reboots, resets, deleting / reinstalling the app, checked wait time for customer service calls 60 -75 minutes, checked to see if I could get S1 back and finally after reading so many posts of people with new speakers that can not connect and how bad S2 is, I decided to SEND my speaker BACK today, go for the MBG (money back guarantee).  Also decided not to purchase more Sonos products until the software is fixed (was looking at a TV bar and system).  It is so disappointing as I’ve lov

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Alex1234Contributor I
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looking for alternatives

I have been a Sonos user for over 10 years. However, the system is no longer usable since the new app. And the customer support that was once excellent no longer exists. Recently I wanted to contact them - the wait time would have been 4 hours. Absolutely unacceptable! So I'm looking for alternatives. What can you recommend?

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bstatesContributor I
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All speakers online but router is showing orange light

This may not even be a concern but I have been trying to find something that shows why, even though all speakers connect, the router ethernet cable is showing solid orange. 

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Chris R JContributor II
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Compatibility of new App with my system

I am still running my system on Gold S2 and the first iteration of the new black app.  It is using Sonosnet using a Boost. The PC app has not been updated. I have a beam with Play 1 surrounds and a sub. Also a set of Play 1s and a set of Sonos Ones. I have bought a new NAS server as I could not get SMBv2 to work on my Old Buffalo server. It just would not index properly on v2. v1 was ok.  It was a known problem which support was unable to resolve for a number of years. The new Synology server is now working OK with the music library option. A expense I would rather not have made. What I need to know is will this system work with all the old functions available I.e. Sonos, Boost etc. if not when will be likely to work. I don’t want to upgrade the app and find I have problems. I need to have the system working with the Beam and the Tv. Also the music library needs to work fully.Any help will be appreciated.Chris   

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Aw007Contributor I
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The POS app

I want Sonos to pull up their pants and offer to buy there speakers back since they are worthless.I like the sound of Sonos and I bought them because I could play my music. Well WFT their unstable app is now no good to because YOU CANNOT PLAY YOUR MUSIC! I SAY LET’S DO A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. I am making comments and social media that Sonos stock is going to tank. The CEO should be tanked and sued by stock holders for * up Sonos app worse then it was previously*Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.*

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YarrabillyContributor I
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New Sonos App

I am a longtime user of Sonos. Over many years I have enjoyed almost flawless access to my extensive music library using the “old” app. Since the launch of the so called “much improved app”, I have no access whatsoever. My Sonos system is not working at all. I have wasted long hours on the phone to Sonos Tech Help …. and for what? No result! No help!  On these occasions, but only after wasted hours (submitting diagnostics, allowing remote access to both iMac and iPad, trying this, trying that), was I told that, really, “there’s nothing we at tech support can do until the “fixes to the new app have be completed”. Well, howdy do!!You mean Sonos withdrew an existing working app and launched a replacement app which Sonos knew to be incomplete and having inherent faults! That warrants more than just a “howdy do”. What can I say? A total s…show!!Incompetence and disregard to customers and supporters.  Until the new app is fully functional, why won’t Sonos reinstate the old app? At least, the

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tintin916Contributor I
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Pourquoi je trouve la mise à jour de mai 2024 de Sonos déplorable

Pourquoi je trouve la mise à jour de mai 2024 de Sonos déplorable : Lenteur excessive : Problème : La mise à jour est extrêmement lente, rendant l'utilisation des systèmes Sonos pénible. Impact : La lenteur affecte la fluidité et la rapidité d'accès aux fonctionnalités, rendant l'expérience utilisateur désagréable. Accès restreint à la bibliothèque Spotify : Problème : Depuis la mise à jour, il est impossible d'avoir accès à l'intégralité de sa bibliothèque Spotify. Impact : Pour les utilisateurs qui comptent sur Spotify pour leur musique, cela représente une limitation majeure et une régression par rapport aux fonctionnalités précédentes. Perte de flexibilité du système Sonos : Problème : La mise à jour a réduit la flexibilité du système, autrefois un des points forts de Sonos. Impact : Les utilisateurs trouvent que leurs options sont maintenant limitées et que le système ne répond plus aussi bien à leurs besoins et préférences personnalisées. Question de revente : Réflexion 

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JustDoItContributor I
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Why Sonos? Patrick, what are you doing?!

I had this show up on YouTube feed today, I think this is finally the straw that broke the camel’s back. I dealt with the terrible “new” app. I dealt with previous features being removed and having to be reintroduced. I dealt my system dropping off the network. I dealt with it all. Now you're telling me that aside from almost making my entire hardware paperweights , I now have to deal with the fact that you're going to sell my data, and not only that, I can’t opt out of it, you're forcing me into these terms, after spending thousands on your hardware.  DO BETTER SONOS. DO BETTER. 

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ObiobanContributor II
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No more SONOS purchases for me until they revert their terms of service

I’ve been converting my house to a Sonos house for the last couple years. So far:4x Sonos amp1x ARC1x sub2x era 300s3x Play 11x Beam Just wanted to take a moment to voice that they new terms of service, that remove data privacy guarantees, are a complete deal breaker for me— I will never purchase another Sonos product while they are in place. Changing the deal to take advantage of the customer after they are trapped. You can either agree to the new terms, where they are now able to make you the product, or you give up being able to use the speakers that you own.  I regret all of my Sonos purchases. I thought they were better than this.  Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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GeleeContributor I
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Roam warranty

Why has Sonos support ghosted me and my warranty replacement even after being issued a case #********.Is Sonos warranty not worth the paper it's written odd. Terrible treatment and have interest in further purchases of Sonos products. Moderator edit: Case number recorded and removed 

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AWD-901Contributor I
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Latest update is worse

I can’t believe it, but the latest update in June is worse. I connected briefly and now can’t connect at all. Two of my components are the older play 1 and there’s no option to connect those as there isn’t a PIN on it. Why does Sonos keep on giving the finger to customers by continually releasing updates that don’t work? It also seems that they don’t do full testing on the array of products to ensure that the updates work. 

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JRoderickContributor I
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One of Many Frustrated Customers

GET IT TOGETHER SONOS, hardware is fantastic. I have been a Sonos fan for over ten years, but it only takes a short series of bad decisions to lose hard earned customers. The recent app update makes me "update" my hardware and manually enter the pin on the bottom of the sub every time I try to group rooms. The app is clunky and barely pairs with my preferred programs (Sonos music isn't as good as Spotify IMO, and "Hey Google" is better than "hey Sonos"). The sentiment isn't new, I am seeing a lot of customers; (just look at this discussion section) here and on Reddit who are having the same problems. WAKE UP SONOS, YOU ARE HEMORRHAGING CUSTOMERS who all are having similar issues. Disappointing.

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So Nos NoMoreContributor I
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Sonos Is dead! ...Bankruptcy on the horizon

Sonos has reached the bottom of the barrel with this out of this world crappy app. This time it’s just too much! They will never recover from this record breaking never seen before consumer outrage. Get rid of all your Sonos gear while you still can because very very soon all that **** will only be expensive paper weights. I strongly suggest to switch to Bluesound system. Used them for years and never had issues compared to Sonos who gave me problems almost everytime! Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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lidjaneContributor I
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new sonos app

The new Sonos app is appalling, nothing works well on it.  Since the latest upgrade it now takes a few goes for it to even see my Sonos system (5  oldish play speakers and 2 roams - one of which is a replacement for a replacement that keeps dropping off the network so I don't use).  I often cant turn volumes up or down and I tried to stop one of my speakers playing the radio but eventually had to turn it off manually!  It's dii I want see speakers if they go offline whereas the old app did.  I cannot believe how rubbish it is and won't be buying Sonos again. A controller that doesn't control - ridiculous!

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Jes911Contributor I
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Connecting Zepplin Air to a PF90 controller via my desktop

Is there an avenue to connect my bluetooth Zepplin Air to my desktop via my Sonos S1? I’d like the Sonmos dashboard to control these speakers,

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JeswestContributor I
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New version is terrible in every way

This is the worst application update I've ever seen. The interface is clunky, slow, and hard to use. So much real estate is given away to blobby, pointless chrome. Have their been any usability reviews done on this? So much functionality has been lost or broken: no alarms, no ability to long press a song in the Playlist to get info. This should never have been released in this state. I imagine a lot of money was sunk into developing this, but don't fall for the sunk-cost fallacy. This is a terrible step backwards, it needs to be abandoned. 

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cassidybContributor I
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Sonos’s new app

I am not one to normally post on forums but this last update has only impacted my system but I can see, after coming here, that this is not just my issue allow.  Like many of you I have heavyly invested in Sonos and guided my friends and family to invest in sonos as well. So not only do I have a system that is not working but a large swath of my friends and family are also calling asking for help with their systems. If you are like me, you are part of the army of Sonos users who have helped Sonos grow through word of mouth.  As such I thought It was important to chime in and add my voice to yours as a user who feels very disappointed in Sonos and embarrassed about how this is impacting those I have recommend Sonos to.  @Sonos fix this and make good by those of us who have invested so much and have championed your brand. 

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lets_rockAvid Contributor I
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I was about to invest in the new Ace Headphones!

As title says I was about to invest in the new Ace Headphones however, until my Sonos playlists are reinstalled and the app sorts out the missing features everything is on hold.So disappointed after spending a lot of money on this system ☹️

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KDBFContributor I
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New App is not user friendly

I’m a new user to Sonos and found the purchase, setup and use just awesome…until this new app replaced old one.  I found the old app to be very easy to navigate to bring up songs and go back to lists while listening, get in and out of screens without feeling stuck and getting frustrated.  I also find that I get an “something went wrong” message just trying to select songs.  I really don’t like this new app and find myself listening less often now than before.  Please fix and improve soon.

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We Are All EarsContributor I
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New App

My husband and I retired from work in 2019 and 2021, respectfully.  In preparation for retirement, we wanted to replace our ailing 40-year-old Harman Karden system and JBL speakers so we did our research and decided on the Sonos Play 5 speakers.  We don’t have many wants or needs but music is a daily necessity, and this simple, intuitive, easy-to-navigate system was perfect for us.  We set alarms to wake us up, to accompany cocktail hour, and to put us to sleep. We had a library of favorite stations and playlists.  Until now.  This latest update has been so frustrating and disruptive to our daily lives. We’re not completely tech-savvy or tech-enthralled, but we know enough to get by.  However, we shouldn’t have to be Ph.Ds in software engineering in order to listen to some music.  Please fix the app so we can enjoy the few years we have left on this earth. Please.

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KeeponskippingContributor I
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New App Feedback

Just adding my voice to the feedback about the new app. I have been completely disappointed with the new app.  Simple things you could do in the old app are no longer easy.   For example, I play a certain Apple Music station every Sunday morning.  There is a Recently Played option where the station appears.  When you select it, Sonos displays the “Something went wrong” message.  Searching for that station took me 5 minutes to find it even though I have done it several weeks in a row now. Another complaint is that I cannot play my Sirius stations.  Sonos (or Sirius) broke this in the old app.  Calls to Sirius and Sonos just resulted in finger pointing with no solution.  I was hoping that the problem would be fixed in the new version but Sirius is still not working. Argh!&$# There are many other examples.  Just not willing to invest too much time until I see some progress on their end. Chris S P.S. I find it amusing that Sonos popped up an ad for free shipping while I’m typing this f

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Grayd1Contributor I
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New app - less upgrade; more retrograde - it's rubbish!

The new Sonos App is absolute rubbish. I have never felt compelled to give “feedback” but it is so poor as to be utterly useless. There are large delays in doing things. It often won’t let me access anything. Repeatedly, I have given up and sought an alternative. In terms of usability it is a complete waste of time - my time!!!!!! I have almost stopped using it altogether and now listen to my choices using a bluetooth boombox - it may not provide good sound but it’s a darn site more reliable! If Sonos don’t get this sorted imminently then I will take a lump hammer to my speakers and get something that actually works! Have you forgotten who your customers actually are!!!!!!!!!!! Smart speakers are no use with a dumb app!!!

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Panic_AttachéEnthusiast I
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Is Sonos' new motto - "Something went wrong"?

Cos that's all i ever see when navigating the new (cr)app.Amazon Music is borderline unusable as it never connects or displays my music library and on the rare occasion I can get it to play it then skips tracks in the album selected.This isn't exclusive to the new app as occurs on the desktop app which I am dreading the loss of as seems the most reliable way of controlling music at current timeOpening the app it is 50/50 that it will display my system and I regularly have to close it down and try again.Loss of widget is a real pain as just makes navigation several steps longer.I used to enjoy listening to my music, but now I just feel frustrated trying to get something to play and really find it hard to believe none of these issues were identified through beta testing.Sort it out Sonos!

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