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SiriusXM Xtra Channels

Does Sonos have any information on whether they will be adding these Xtra channels to the SiriusXM music service app? Sirius has just releas...
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Music Streaming for Business

Hi Is there a suggestion and or a list for legal music streaming services available for my coffee shop?
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Dave...Contributor I
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Unable to stream anything from Absolute Radio

I have been streaming Absolute Radio for years and two days ago it stopped streaming.The error message is: “Unable to browse music - there was a problem connecting to Absolute Radio” Can anyone confirm this or is it just me? 

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Pete501Contributor I
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Apple Music Lossless ATV & Speaker Grouping

Just looking for a little more information and clarification around Apple Music lossless. Had a good read of a number of the topics in the forum and if I am right, I can stream lossless to my ARC when connected to Apple TV - so am good with that, all works fine including Dolby Atmos etc. If I group the ARC with additional speakers in different rooms (outside of the home theatre setup), since ALAC I believe is a supported codec, will I get lossless to the other speakers or will it use AAC. So in essence, if I start streaming from the Apple TV and not the S2 app, will I get lossless to other speakers  Also, be great if the S2 app would show streaming format for all the speakers in the same way that it shows the audio format on the ARC 

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24 days ago
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krcoombesContributor I
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Combining SONOS With Legacy System

Hi,I just moved, and need to put my existing SONOS system back together, I also have some legacy equipment that I’d like to include.  (Most of this was incorporated previously, but everything is jumbled around into different rooms because the sizes and layout of the new house are different.)Specifically, I want to include a CD player, receiver, and legacy speakers. (I know; CD players are so 20th century. All my CDs have been ripped to my computer, and I play them from there. But I have a wife who will never figure out how to run the SONOS system from her phone. She also likes to use the receiver for the amazingly old-fashioned purpose of tuning into over-the-air radio, especially NPR.)  It seems that the right configuration is  CD Player  (RCA)=>  SONOS Port  (RCA)=>  Receiver  =>  SpeakersIt’s clear to me that this works to play physical CDs into any part of the SONOS system. However, it also seems that to play other SONOS music through the legacy speakers, I have to either

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CharlyMContributor I
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Sonos music library and Synology DSM 7

I cannot add a music library from mij synologynas anymore since I have DSM 7With DSM6 it always worked fineI have a Sonos Play:5 (generation 1)  and I am using the Sonos1 app on my android device.The solution given was to enable NTLMv1 in SMB adjustments, however it doesn't work for my. maybe because I am using the S1 controller.HELP:  Anybody knows a solution?Thanks Moderator Note: Modified for clarity - added “:5” to “Play”

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Corry P
26 days ago
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dr1818Contributor II
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Samba share not showing aac files

I'm using Samba to share files from a Raspberry Pi.The Sonos app sees mp3 files, but not AAC files.Any ideas?Thanks

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Ken_Griffiths
29 days ago
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wottynattyTrending Lyricist I
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Compatible UPNP or DLNA server on Mac?

Sonos specifications indicate UPNP compatibility.There is an option in the settings menu to enable UPNP functionality.After this is enabled, the UPNP servers on the local network should show up in the Browse Music area.However, I cannot find a UPNP server for the Mac that actually works.  Sonos cannot see any of them, even though other clients on the same network see them.I realize there is a “pay to play” feature to use PLEX’s proprietary system, if I am okay with opening my local network to remote access from the Plex servers in Virginia.  But I don’t really need another monthly fee and security concern….especially since the functionality I seek is apparently already built in to Sonos. The only media server I have read about working with Sonos locally is the Windows Media Server….which of course it not an option for my Mac.Has anyone figured out any Mac media servers that work like that? 

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Ken_Griffiths
30 days ago
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FPandaContributor I
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Inappropiate advert with content which is adult only.

Dear Sonos Thank you for Sonosradio with smooth jazz.I am a normalt a very happy listener. Though, I have recently more times received the same advert for sex toys. In the advert there is a female voice who advertises sex toys which makes wednesdays special. I find this inappropiate when my 13 year old son is nearby. Off course I have raised him so that he knows what sex is. But sex toys in a radio commercial saturday morning just after breakfast? Honest? Will Sonos please return if you find this appropiate? Of course I could pay to skip the commercials. Normally I am OK with commercials but I didnt foresee a connection between Sonos and adult content.  

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29 days ago
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amun
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Searching Amazon Music Unlimited

I must be being rather thick, but I don’t see how I can search for a particular composer in Amazon Music Unlimited. For example, if I search my local music library for “haydn” on the PC app, then I get a list of all the variations of haydn - I can then pick one and see all the albums under that composer (e.g. Michael Haydn, rather than Franz Joseph). This isn’t great, and is why I always use the folder view - but it’s better than nothing. However, if I search Amazon music, then there isn’t a composer tab, so I can only see a mish-mash of haydn related info under Artist or Album or Songs. On the phone app, I don’t even seem to be able to choose which dataset to search, but if I choose the composers tab then it only shows my local library. Neither the phone of the PC apps seem to find anything by Michael Haydn.What am I missing, please? 

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wottynattyTrending Lyricist I
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"No Plex Media Server available. Please make sure your Plex Media Server is accessible."

While listening to music from my Plex server, via a web browser, I tried adding Plex as a source for my Sonos system.The authorization on the Plex end works fine.  Plex shows up as an available media source.However, when I try to select it in Sonos, I get this error:"No Plex Media Server available.  Please make sure your Plex Media Server is accessible."I have tried updating Plex, uninstalling and re-installing it as a media source in Sonos, and am stymied at this point about how to resolve this.

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Corry P
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TopscottContributor I
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music library move but still looking for old path

Upgraded to a new Synology NAS, and upgraded from S1 to S2. Added the path to the new NAS and deleted the path to the old. However the system still tries to connect to music that was loaded on the old device. Tried this on both the IOS mobile and the MAC desktop apps.How can I remove the old library references so that it only uses the new ones? Alternatively, how can I remove all links to the library so that I can start again, tried it using the “Manage Library Settings” but made no difference?Have seen similar problems In the past if I move music to different locations in my library, the music index update fails to remove the old links. 

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This product should workContributor I
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One Spotify account two devices

I have two Sonos speakers--one in my office and one in the kitchen downstairs. I listen to mine in my office while I work all day, and my family will pop into the kitchen and play music occasionally. However, Sonos seems to have changed this policy and will only allow Spotify to stream from one device at a time. I have the paid version of Spotify. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t let a family stream Spotify off of multiple devices--do you want us to pay for a new subscription of each device? Did I not spend enough money on this overpriced speaker system already? I feel like I’m paying premium prices for a less-than-premium product. I just want to be able to listen to music. 

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1 month ago
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Househed26Contributor I
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Mix Cloud

Why isn’t Mix Cloud working???

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Ken_Griffiths
1 month ago
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mrschapsContributor I
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Update on volume normalisation for third party apps

Is there any news on when volume normalisation will be available for playing spotify through sonos speakers?I’ve just purchased 3 speakers for my business and I’m getting really frustrated at having to constantly alter the volume because the playback is either too loud or too quiet.If it’s not something you can/want to do please let us know and the reason why. I think we deserve an honest and comprehensive answer.

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SnorreBacheContributor I
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Podcast fra NRK på S1

Sonos S1 på android vil ikke spille podcaster. Får melding om at "Forbindelsen til NRK er mistet". Har forsøkt resette både sonos, router og telefon samt installert appen på nytt, I tillegg til å fjerne og legge til NRK som tjeneste. Jeg vet at flere har problemer med dette i S1-appen. Jeg har S2 på hytta, og der fungerer det prikkfritt. Jeg håper dette kan fikses i Sonos' software. Jeg håper virkelig svaret ikke er at man må oppgradere produktene til S2-kompatible enheter. Jeg har seks enheter av forrige generasjon, og om disse må skrotes pga software, får vyene om Bærekraft en ganske emmen bismak. 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 month ago
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Brianfoster2003Contributor I
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Super frustrating - Song not encoded properly Amazon Pandora

It was happening only a little bit before, but now it is ridiculous. I get this error when I try to play music from my Amazon Music account, and now from Pandora. I pay for Amazon, using the free Pandora. WTF this is ridiculous. Any advice appreciated. PS I love Sonos! But this sucks.

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1 month ago
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Winter STrending Lyricist I
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CBC Music (Radio 2) suddenly broken

Did CBC or Sonos change something with the CBC Radio and Music service since last week? I’m suddenly getting a message that “CBC Music On Air...is no longer available on CBC Radio and Music” when I try to play it. I listen to this station almost every day and it likely makes up 95% of my Sonos usage, so obviously I’m not happy about this.I live in the U.S. so I’m wondering if CBC started geoblocking its service or if this is due to some other issue.

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Ken_Griffiths
1 month ago
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DougAndersonContributor II
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Help with CBC Service on Sonos -- programs "no longer available"

CBC Service problem: For the past couple of days, any CBC program I try vis the service in Sonos is "no longer available." Streaming works fine on the CBC Radio and Music app, but not via Sonos. Any tips?

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beynymHeadliner III
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What happened to KWPQ FM 103.3?

In Sonos Radio KWPQ FM 103.3 is playing some unknown ambient backgroud music. When I load the URL of the stream Sonos does play KWPQ FM 103.3. Does anyone know what's happening here?

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30 days ago
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RJDContributor I
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Asus RT routers & Samba

A problem has surfaced in the last two months on Asus routers similar to this post -- Sonos making thousands of SMB3 connections to Synology.  These have been posted on the SNBForum:Samba Issues Sonos and USB attached HDD drive issue.Any suggests on settings to update? 

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ToolioProdigy I
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Sonos HD Radio geoblocked or just by account location?

Hi.I have a Canadian Sonos account but bounce back and forth between Brasil and Canada. I have Sonos gear in both countries. I know I can purchase Sonos HD Radio with a Canadian credit card and play it in Canada. But will it continue to work with that account when I return to Brasil, or will it be geoblocked according to my IP address or by another locator method?Thanks.

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BritpilotContributor I
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exiting from Spotify

I will be cancelling my subscription to Spotify and want to switch all my playlists that were set up with Spotify to Apple Music. How do I get a list of the songs currently using Spotify?

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Mr. T
1 month ago
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JeremyRussottiContributor I
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Shuffle Button for Sonos has disappeared on Apple Music

This is crazy! The shuffle button always worked for years and now its gone (With Apple Music when I select my apple music).  But if I go straight to Apple Music, the shuffle button is there. Anyone know how to fix this? I called Sonos and they said they couldn’t help me but would take it under consideration.   Without a shuffle button, I would never have bought my two systems.  Sonos has to do better than that. 

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controlav
21 days ago
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dr1818Contributor II
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Samba - raspi 3 - only see directory - even SMB1

I set up my Raspi-3 with Samba and the Sonos App only sees the directory with no files inside, even if I set SMB1.  My PC sees the aac files inside just fine.Any ideas?Thanks

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1 month ago
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Edge38Contributor I
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Setting up a Music Share for Sonos 2 ( raspberry pi 4 Model B / samba server)

Hi Community,I have spent the good part of a week trying different options to be able to mount my music library to Sonos 2.  None had worked and I was almost going to give up.  and then I had the great idea to use a RaspberryPi 4 Model B and set up a simple samba server (on an external USB SSD drive).It works a treat and there is no reverting to SMBv1 or anything .. its fast and secure and all of my music is now available  .. I am sharing this in case anyone else experiences issues trying to get their personal  music library added to Sonos 2 Happy to share the details with anyone else that needs it

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GEMILLARContributor I
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why is Spotify is different in Sonos?

If I search for music on Spotify, not through Sonos, I have many options of songs and music I don’t get when I search using same names but using Spotify in Sonos.

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controlav
1 month ago

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