Sonos 11.1 Brings Sonos Radio

I’m not sure how providing information is rude. You asked the community a question, the community provided an answer. 

It remains something that Sonos has no control over. Asking the question of the Sonos community will garner guesses, and not a definitive answer, as the controlling factor is the BBC, and not Sonos, nor TuneIn, nor RadioPlayer. 

There is not currently a simple answer from the Sonos perspective. Sonos does not have a direct relationship with the BBC, Sonos has relationships with other services, TuneIn and RadioPlayer, and it would be up to those service’s relationship with the BBC that would control whether or not the BBC would be available on Sonos in the future. 

The other option would be if the BBC were to incorporate the Sonos API on their own servers, which would then provide us users a ‘plug in’ to directly access the BBC content, rather than relying on other company’s streams. Given the many years Sonos has been in business, it seems as though the BBC is uninterested in doing so, but I’ve not confirmed that with anyone at the BBC.

You may be able to get a more definitive answer from the BBC.

Airgetlam,

I don’t like your tone and bullying treatment of me.

I vehemently disagree with you - SONOS should be able to tell me a straight answer - Yes or No.

I am not looking for a solution or technical response.  I simply want to know - Yes or No.

Will SONOS Radio play BBC Radio 2 for me after 21 March, or will it not?

Wilderbeast your being a bit much here.    

Ask the BBC they control their streams.   Otherwise - answer is no there is no confirmed change in availability announced with Sonos and BBC.

Seems I am being targeted by the SONOS community bullies.

Seems we are talking to a 12 year old.

Again, I’m not seeking a technical discussion on who does what.

I just want to know if I will be able to get BBC Radio on SONOS Radio after 21 March, or not.

A simple Yes or No from SONOS will be great, thanks all.

I am heading to Nigeria for work, on 15th March.  If it’s a Yes, I will take my trusty SONOS Play 1 (note: no Airplay) with me in my suitcase.  If it’s a NO, I will leave it at home (England).

That is my simple quest for today, thank you.

Wilderbeast, maybe a bit more investigation on your part and you would find out a bit more information.

Try looking here

And the SONOS community mafia attach continues.

Hey @Wilderbeast,

The thread Iansandraward linked is definitely the best place to learn more about the changes the BBC are making to their streams. That’s the place I will be updating with any updates as and when we know more about what will happen after 22nd March. If you’re looking for a simple yes or no, that’s not something I can give with 100% certainty, since we’re still not entirely sure of how these changes are going to affect streaming BBC live content on Sonos after that date. The workaround right now is to use the Radioplayer service since that service appears to not have the automated reminder on the hour. 

The community members here are trying to help, not attack you. If you have further concerns you’re more than welcome to send me a direct message, but I would recommend subscribing to the thread above for any future updates.

James L,

Thank you.

You have confirmed that SONOS can not give a solid Yes, and therefore I will leave my SONOS speaker at home when I travel abroad in a few days time.  I will buy a bluetooth speaker - may be a Move - we’ll see what I can get in the airports during the trip (insufficient time, now, to order anything online).

Re. the attack thing - sorry, I do very much feel attacked by other community members.  I’ll sign up for the Oprah Winfrey Show.