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MichaelDennisMitchellContributor I
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Google Assistant completely useless now

So over the last year Google Assistance on sonos (regarding spotify in particular) has been pretty buggy.. now it's completely useless. The response to any/every question I ask now, mainly regarding spotify, is "I'm sorry, I dont know how to help with that" I have 3 other google devices, if I ask them to play spotify on the sonos, no problem, works perfectly. Any way to fix this? Pretty frustrating that the $50 google speaker works flawlessly compared to this $600+ speaker

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perrymasterflexContributor I
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Very dissapointed that Sonos Move loses Google Assistant

I was quite frankly shocked that the new and improved Move 2 actually has diminished functionality compared to its predecessor. It’s jarring to discover that a new generation of technology is less integrated, less compatible and less useful. Like many in this community, I’ve set up a vast wireless system complete with several smart devices and Sonos has always been an integral component to controlling the entire system. I hope that this will be resolved, otherwise perhaps the original Move and all of the older Google Assistant compatible Sonos speakers are the better solution. This is a real shame since great audio quality is what we’re here for, but not without the utility we’ve come to expect from Sonos. Thanks so much.Perry

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bstContributor I
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Unable to turn on/off TV through voice command (chromecast)

Hi  I have a weird issue. For years I have been able to turn on/off my TV through voice command using google assistant on my Sonos One. Suddenly this has stopped working, and the google assistant in Sonos says “Sorry unknown error has occured on [name of my chromecast]” (this error might not be precise, I have translated it from my native language). I am able to for example pause/unpause the chromecast using voice command. If if say the exact same turn on/off command using the Assistant app on my phone the TV turns on/off. I have tried unlinking/removing my assistant both in Google Home app, and in the Sonos. Linked it again, and went through the setup process, but the same error occurs. I have also tried renaming my Chromecast (found that advice in a similar thread), but same result. Both my Sonos One and Chromecast has newest firmware. If i go to https://myactivity.google.com/ and filter on assistant, I can see the command, and here it also says that unknown error has occured. Anyone

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AellusContributor I
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Google Assistant

Is there anyway to get Google Assistant working on the Era 100?  

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lhenrikssonContributor I
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TuneIn plays wrong radio station

Hi, first time here.I have a problem when trying to play a radio station with Google Assistant on a Sonos One.Trying to play “SR P3” a swedish radio station through the voice command “Hey Google, play P3” and it worked without a problem until 1 month ago but now it only starts a spanish radion show without the text “P3” in the title. It works without problem on my phone and open the right radio station in TuneIn.I have tried to unlink and link TuneIn and also tried using it with out TuneIn-account synced to my Sonos. Searched the forum but couldn’t find any problem like this, or maybe my search was bad.Does anyone have som idea what the problem can be?

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BallripperContributor I
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Sonos showing up under 'Airplay and Bluetooth' instead of alongside Google home speakers

Help!If I go to cast music from my phone and tap that cast icon, my soundbar+sub doesn't show up in the list of devices, but rather, only if I further tap the 'Airplay and Bluetooth devices'. You might be thinking, well yeah, you didn't set it up in Google Home. Yet, I did, and when I go directly into the Google Home app, I can see it listed there among my other speaker devices.It seems like I have to choose between soundbar+sub (via 'Airplay and Bluetooth devices') or my other speakers (Google Home devices). How do I get the soundbar+sub to show up alongside my other google home devices when I go to choose which devices to cast to?Is it possible that Airplay somehow claimed ‘ownership’ and I need to disable the Airplay connection and reestablish the connection only via Google Home (somehow?). I’m grasping at straws here.Please and thank you,Keven 

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ahielContributor I
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Google assistant saying "I can't reach the internet right now"

I am constantly getting the “I can’t reach the internet right now” from Google Assistant (GA) running on both my Sonos One speakers. GA on my phone has no such issues and neither do three Google Home Minis in my home. The speakers themselves have Wifi connections because I can use the Sonos app to play musing on them with no issues. Suggestions? Tried to reconnect GA but now it stuck on “This may take a minute. if its taking too long, try again”.I’m using Nest wifi pro. had no problems with my sonos system for years… 

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kardikekContributor I
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Problem linking to google

Hello!I’ve recently had to redo my home network from scratch which unfortunately included my Sonos Play:5. But it just doesn’t seem to work anymore, I’m following all instructions, factory reset all involved systems, updated all apps, Sonos works fine on the Sonos app but it refuses to link to the google assistant.  Google home app → Devices → Set up a device → Pick Sonos → Link account, continue → [here I come to login.ws.sonos.com]Continue → Allow google to control your sonos, Okay → [oauth-redicrect.googleusercontent.com, blank page with a link saying “Return to app” that doesn’t load anything]Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks to anyone reading this.

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Doug AmesHeadliner I
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Google Assistant responding "I didn't understand" after every command

Today Google Assistant on my Sonos speakers started adding “Sorry, I didn’t understand” in response to many commands, even though the GA activity log shows that it heard the command correctly and in many cases did actually execute it correctly. The same commands continue to work fine on every other Google Home and Google Assistant speaker - only commands via Sonos produce this problem.Sonos, this dispute with Google is getting pretty tiresome. I hear you’ve been making podcast comments about not wanting to invest in updates for Google Assistant. Funny how every other old non-Sonos speaker with Google Assistant doesn’t seem to be having the same problems. Isn’t it about time you just came out and admitted that you’re going to drop support for Google Assistant because you got into a legal spat? Don’t worry about upsetting your customers, we’re already angry.

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ouideerContributor I
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Sonos / Google Assistant doesn't listen after first interaction

After asking something from Google Assistant, Sonos or Google Assistant stops listening.On Google devices I had the chance to have a follow up question or keep talking to google, like in a normal conversastion:Simple example: - Hey Google, set a timer for 3 minutes.- OK a timer was set for 3 minutes.- Thanks!​​​​​​​- I’m honored to serve!Now on Sonos this never happens anymore, because Sonos stops listening after it set the timer.Doest anyone know why is this?

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LisavisionContributor I
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Google Assistant issues since voice match and personal results

I set up voice match through Google Assistant. on my Sonos One and started having issues, so then turned it off.  Now the Google Assistant  will not play spotify or add to my lists.  It keeps saying to turn on personal results.  When I try to turn on personal results through my phone, it automatically toggles it to OFF again.  I’ve rebooted, deleted, unlinked, relinked etc.  The issue is just sticking.  Please help to fix this Assistant bug.

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ProcximaContributor I
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google play next song - nothing is playing

Hi Everyone, Sonos move with google assistant and YouTube music premium. While playing a song if you ask assistant to play the next song or ask what is the song name. It says nothing is playing.Anyone getting the same issue? Sonos is on the latest firmware as of 2023 July. Thanks !!   

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Coasterman98Contributor I
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Feature Request: Default Speaker group when bluetooth streaming

Whenever I play music from my phone, I ALWAYS play to all speakers. It would be convenient for me to pair with one of my Era 100’s and have the app already know I’m going to select all my speakers

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sherwoacContributor I
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asking for bbc radio 4 gets bbc radio jersey

Hi.I understand that Google Assistant (GA) has been unable to play BBC Radio 4 for about 2 years now...despite the fact that Sonos supports BBC Sounds. I don’t want to use my phone to command listening to the radio, esp if I’m doing something in the kitchen.What’s interesting though, is that if you ask GA for BBC Radio 4 it serves up BBC Radio Jersey. So, something is happening, there’s a matching process going on in google somewhere and it finds a near neighbour. Does anybody know who to put pressure on in Google to nudge this over the line?eg.  

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RorshachContributor I
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Google assistant cant play any music, keep saying its not available

Hello, guys Has anyone experience the same :when using google assisnant to play music, it keep saying ”Sorry, the media content isn’t available for your YouTube music subscription” but I have youtube premium account linked.ok, fine, I tried Apple music then, it again keep saying “ it looks like Apple Music isnt currently supported on bathroom”what I try to fix it is:reset and reinstall the app    X  relink my youtube music account  X re connect my sonos one  X reinstall google assisstant and add google assistant to my sonos one again XI tried all above and it wont work, so I choose to change to Alexathe fun part is when I adding Alexa, it ask me to log in, and the page derect me to is a blank page, Does anyone experience the same issue when adding Alexa?  or any solution for it?I have nearly 10 sonos in my house, and it gives me a really good music experience, but this APP is really driving me crazy. If you have any idea how to fix this, please let me know. Thank you for your help. guy

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dennisbpContributor I
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Can't stop music or radio using stop command (but can start radio)

Great that Sonos/Google is working again, however now I can’t stop music or radio (TuneIn) playing using the “Stop” command. It used to work. The error message I get from Google Assistant is: Nothing is currently playing.I don’t have any problem telling Google Assistant to play music or radio. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Doug AmesHeadliner I
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Sorry, looks like Sonos is not available right now

In the last week my Sonos One stereo pair running Google Assistant has started giving me this message frequently when I request to play, pause, resume or stop something. Sometimes it’s stuck on this error - I can ask it repeatedly and keep getting the same response. That’s very annoying when it’s playing a stream and I’m telling it to STOP!!!Google Assistant itself is not affected as far as commands not involving Sonos streaming - it only affects media streams starting or stopping.The Sonos app is unaffected. Even when GA is refusing to start or stop a music stream repeatedly because “Sonos is not available”, the Sonos app has no problem doing it, and correctly shows the streaming status of the speaker.I can also ask my nearby Echo Dot to play or stop music on Sonos, and it works fine.So which side is at fault here, Google or Sonos?At one point I tried unplugging and replugging the primary Sonos One speaker of the pair. When it came back up, it would only flash red when I said a “Hey G

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LyshcoContributor I
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YouTube Music stops playing after one song - can it continue or is that still not available?

Hi allI just purchased a Sonos Move and I've been asking for a song via voice to play on YT music premium.Eg. OK Google, play Pearl Jam - Alive. This plays the song no problems however once the song finishes the music just stops.  Can the Sonos keep playing other random similar music like my Google Home mini does. Is there some kind of setting to enable or Sonos doesn't do this natively?  I’ve seen a topic 2 years ago but there was no resolution in there.

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mafesdfsContributor I
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Sonos 5 can't connect Google Assistant endless loop

I’m not able to connect Google Assistant to my Sonos Five and Sub (3rd gen).  Per the instructions, I’ve linked my music (Spotify) to both Sonos and Google.  I also confirmed the Five supports Assistant The instruction page from Sonos shows clicking on Assistant in the Sonos app and then it opening Assistant to complete the setup.  Instead of the GA setup page, I get a “Set up Google Assistant” help page which tells me to go to the Assistant App to connect it When I go to the Google Assistant app and link or reconnect my Sonos account, it connects successfully.   I can cast to my Sonos but GA doesn’t recognize it as a device I can add When I go to the “Devices” section in Assistant and Home, it only shows the Google devices and Assistant eligible and doesn’t show the Sonos.  I get the exact same process on both iPhone and Pixel 7 ProI called Sonos to help and the rep said “It’s a Google problem so call them” which is less than helpful answer.  Anyone have a solution to this?  

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Matthew_amoaContributor I
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Spotify doesn't work with voice command

Dear people from sonos,I have a sonos beam (gen 2) and I'm very happy with it. I have a issue with the voice commands lately and would like to solve this problem. If I ask ‘hey google, play ….. on spotify’ it says: '’Oke, I will play the playlist of ….. on spotify’ and then nothing happens. I already put the sonos bar off and on again, I reauthorised and reinstalled the spotify app in the sonos app en the google home app but now i'm running out of options. could you please help me? If i ask other things, like google search, it works. So it really is the connection with spotify I think. Hope to hear from you.kind regards,Mathijs

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SomosTrending Lyricist I
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Can't set separate Google Assistant volume

There is no way to set your Google Assistant volume separate from the Soundbar's TV/music volumes. This means that if you muted your TV before last switching it off, you can barely hear Assistant (though it appears at least to have a minimum volume). And it means that if you last listened to your TV at high volume and go to interact with Assistant late at night, you likely will wake up your whole household. There was a thread on this which Sonos closed a year ago. At that time, people were complaining Sonos hasn't done anything about this known issue for two years. Why are we even wasting our time with feature suggestions, if Sonos won't take one which already should have been obvious anyway?  

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HcirlContributor I
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Google Assistent still not working for Spotify

I use Spotify (premium sub) through Google Assistant and it hasn't been working for months.  Telling me to use the app is ridiculously unacceptable. I bought the roam for it's integration with Google as I'm not always at home and my kids like to use the roam to play music too. When can we expect this to be fixed? I've updated the firmware and tried re signing into Google. A number of times. 

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VorheesContributor I
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No Google assistant option to add as a voice assistant

Hello. I’ve done most things I can find on internet to add google assistant to Sonos. Linked google home to sonos, have USA in profile, re-installed app, …I just can’t get an option to add GA in Sonos. Any ideas? I can add Alexa and sonos native assistant, but cant find GA.ThanksV.

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demenxContributor I
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Google Assistant and Alexa Support for panama

Good day, I would like to ask when voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant will be supported in Panama. I bought the product at an official store in Panama and was excited to use the built-in Google Assistant, but it's not currently available.Sonos Voice control is incredible, and I would prefer to use it. However, it says that it's not supported for YouTube Music. 

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TenhourssonContributor I
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Google Assistant + NAS playback issues

My Sonos One has been working for months correctly until a few weeks ago. Google Assistant works fine for everything I ask (timers, start playing, what time is it, ...) EXCEPT pausing music it’s playingI thought it would be fixed via this topic , but alas, still the same.MUsic is on my Synology NAS, it plays just fine but I can’t pause it!I’ve already readded the Google Assistant, shut down NAS, shut down One, didn’t help.  

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