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macmanjpcAvid Contributor I
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Brand new S2 App but still no Apple Watch implementation :(

Had my fingers crossed that with the new features and usability updates promised with the new Sonos S2 app that one of those features would finally be an Apple Watch controller. With our outdoor speakers, having the ability to control at least the most basic of functions such as volume, play, pause and skip are at the very top of my list. I can wear my watch in a pool or hot tub but not my phone. Now that S2 has finally arrived, and the only new “feature” I see is Groups, I’m rather disappointed. I am still hopeful, however, that Sonos hears this plea a native Apple Watch app in the near future. Previously I was able to use an “okay” 3rd party app for control on the Apple Watch but now, with S2, I don’t even have that option presently.

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4 years ago
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charettepaContributor I
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Sonos S2 and Harmony Hub

Will the harmony hub continue to function if i upgrade to S2, or will it stop to function? I do not want to upgrade if my harmony remote can no longer controll it?

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4 years ago
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g8rfn2Contributor I
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API Feature Request - Queue Control

I am both an avid Sonos (hardware) fan and also a Control4 user who loves to program in Composer. I'm wondering how / where I can submit feature requests to re-enable a VERY important feature in the Sonos API. And that is... the ability to replace the queue when we are calling different playlists in programming. If Playlist A is currently in the queue, and I don't manually go into the sonos app and clear the queue first, when I call Playlist B in programming (from a custom button, voice control, etc) it will MERGE Playlist B randomly into the queue alongside Playlist A's songs. I understand that this topic has been hotly debated for some time on what the DEFAULT handling of the situation should be. And, although I still disagree that the majority of people would ever want to merge playlists into a queue by default... I do respect the decision by the devs to be diligent in keeping the default behavior consistent. However, i do not understand why you would REMOVE the ability to cle

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4 years ago
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Master TProdigy I
posted in Smart home integrations
Sonos/Smartthings Integration

Glad to see the new sub-forum. My Sonos speakers are an integral part of my Smart Home, which has been built around SmartThings (and webCore) but also utilizes IFTTT, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Just for those considering the possibilities, I'll share a few examples of things I've done. It would be interesting to see ideas and suggestions from other community members on the things they are doing with theirs. Automated Controls Scheduled Volume Adjustments for Day and Nighttime (if speakers are inactive) Auto Adjust Volume to Default When Speakers are Inactive for Preset Period Play Music at Bedtime & Slowly Fade before Stopping (Sleep Mode) Music Plays upon Arrival & Pauses on Departure Music Pauses on Receiving Phone Call Lower music volume when Doorbell Rings Voice Control (Alexa / Google) Adjust Volume of Individual Speaker in Group Adjust Volume of All Speakers in Group Play Random Station, Favorite Station or Playlist Security/Announceme

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4 years ago
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suziehardy77Trending Lyricist I
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Sonos Move in Blue Tooth Mode, group speaker source?

Hi all Im desperately trying to figure out how to get my samsung android phone & tablet non music (eg netflix, prime, you tube, itv etc) played through the 2x sonos ones g2 i just bought.  Trying to crack this before investing anymore in sonos systems.  The sonos move is the only sonos with blue tooth which gave me an idea.... Couple of questions: 1) firstly I'm assuming in blue tooth mode the move will connect to my android (samsung) tablet like a standard blue tooth speaker, and play non music like i want?  2) if the answer to the above is yes. Then in bluetooth mode can the move connect to my future sonos speakers (two ones g2, a sub, and a soundbar) which obviously aren't blue tooth? Could the move be the audio source (via bluetooth) to play (push audio) across multiple rooms / speaker groups?  Ps, any other ideas very welcome.  Thanks in advance Suzie         

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4 years ago
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iAmSimonContributor I
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IFTTT - Error accessing the service

When I want to add IFTTT to Sonos I get the error message: Error accessing the service. It won't load the rooms. What I already tried : - Set IFTTT-Sonos on my android phone, also the same problem - Disconnect Sonos and IFTTT and enable it again On the webpage the https://ifttt.com/activity/service/sonos I can see the service is connected. Can anyone help me?

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4 years ago
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diz714Contributor I
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HomeKit Room Issue

Hi!   New owner introduced to the Sonos family as of this weekend, picked up a pair of One SL’s to be used in the garage. Previously I’ve been an all HomePod guy.    So here is my issue, and let me know if this is simply just not a feature of non-Apple speakers via AirPlay. With my HomePods, I have each designated to specific rooms - and to play I hit the AirPlay button, scroll to select desired room, browse music and play. By this method, all sound is completely separated from my phone, IE: if I wanted to pull up YouTube the sound will go through my phone and the music will be uninterrupted on the speakers. Also, adjusting my phones volume with the buttons will do just that, adjust my phones volume and not the speaker volume. I figured this would be exactly how it would work on a non-Apple speaker when connected to HomeKit. To my dismay, my ‘Garage’ room completely disappeared from the AirPlay toggle once I removed my HomePod from that room and added the two Sonos One’s. The only way

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4 years ago
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emcoreContributor I
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UPNP, S2 and Control API on the LAN

Hello, I have a few questions regarding S2 and the two ways of connecting to Sonos speakers locally: UPNP This API is “undocumented” and not officially supported, but it works.   Sonos Control API on the LAN This API is not yet available, and its release date is unknown. My question is whether the S2 update will remove the UPNP functionality from upgraded speakers? If so, will the Sonos Control API on the LAN be available when S2 is released? If the answer to the first question is yes, and the answer to the second question is no, it would mean that upgraded S2 products cannot be controlled locally. This would mean that new products (such as the Arc) cannot be controlled locally at all, at least for the time being. I have tried searching for an answer to these questions, but I could not find them, so I decided to ask here. I had originally intended to preorder a Sonos Arc, however my setup (computer which serves my local music library and calls my Play 5 speakers using UPNP) requires a

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4 years ago
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diz714Contributor I
posted in Smart home integrations
HomeKit Room Integration Question

Hi!   New owner introduced to the Sonos family as of this weekend, picked up a pair of One SL’s to be used in the garage. Previously I’ve been an all HomePod guy.    So here is my issue, and let me know if this is simply just not a feature of non-Apple speakers via AirPlay. With my HomePods, I have each designated to specific rooms - and to play I hit the AirPlay button, scroll to select desired room, browse music and play. By this method, all sound is completely separated from my phone, IE: if I wanted to pull up YouTube the sound will go through my phone and the music will be uninterrupted on the speakers. Also, adjusting my phones volume with the buttons will do just that, adjust my phones volume and not the speaker volume. I figured this would be exactly how it would work on a non-Apple speaker when connected to HomeKit. To my dismay, my ‘Garage’ room completely disappeared from the AirPlay toggle once I removed my HomePod from that room and added the two Sonos One’s. The only way

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timoreno1978Contributor I
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Control 4 Elimination - Need Help Consolidating with Sonos -Multi Zones with Amps

I currently have a Control 4 audio Matrix and i am instead moving to smart tvs and would love to work in sonos to drive the platform instead of the tightly managed Control 4 system.   Here is what i currently have: 3 total 6 zone 225w amps  Total of 18 pairs of speakers (in ceiling or wall) powered by these amps I could possibly combine some of the zones if needed and am trying to see how i can use my existing amps so not to buy antoher one. I see that the “Port” could be used, however, that seems like a VERY expensive proposition to make that work with this setup.   Any insight? Thanks in advance - Tim

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4 years ago
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ch1ptuneContributor I
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Sonos IKEA Bookshelf doesn’t have it’s own section in Control Center although it supports AirPlay 2

Why doesn’t my Sonos speaker appear the same way my HomePods and my Apple TV do in the control center? This means that I can only AirPlay to the Sonos speaker from other devices. Is this by design or is it a Sonos limitation?    

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tscott5091Contributor I
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How well does Sonos work with Philips Hue Sync

I’m just starting buy buy philips hue products and wants to see if the Sonos will work well with Philip Hue Sync Box. I want to know first if I can connect it directly to the TV I’m going to use or do I need to have another device like Apple 4K to use it correctly? I own a lot of Sonos products and need to make sure I’m spending my money on something that works!

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4 years ago
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patrickdiviaccoContributor II
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I can't control Sonos group with Apple HomeKit

When I try to play music on Sonos group set from Apple Homekit I get “Controls unavailable for this device.”   The speakers (Playbase, Sub and 2 Sonos Ones) are grouped as home theater set.   How to solve this?  

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4 years ago
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AJNYCContributor I
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Google Home Devices and Sonos

Sonos Community,  I have a 4 room Sonos setup that works well together and is linked to all my music accounts. I also have a Google Hub and multiple Google Homes and Minis in different rooms in the house. Is it possible to play a song on spotify (or any music service) across the entire network of speakers, both Google and Sonos, simultaneously? 

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dave77
4 years ago
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Alpine99Contributor I
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Sonos and Door Sensor

Hi there, I’m wondering if it’s possible to achieve this with Sonos if garage door sensor shows door opened for ## minutes, then play a specific alarm in Sonos until door is closed or a set time limit is up.   Any suggestion on how to achieve this?

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MilesABContributor I
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Harmony Elite stopped controlling Sonos Beam Volume

I have had problems controlling the volume of the Sonos Beam with a Harmony remote ever since I purchased the Beam about 6 months ago. The volume control (using the Harmony) seems to work for a period of time and then stops. It may be related to playing music through the Beam then switching back to the TV. Usually I reboot the TV, Beam and Harmony hub and it starts working again. This time it doesn't resolve itself. I can control the beam through the Sonos app. I cannot put the volume up/down/mute using the Harmony remote. I also can't put the volume up/down/mute using the Harmony app on the phone. I have read quite a number of online articles and have tried selecting "TV" again in the Sonos app. That doesn't fix it. I have also tried switching the remote to only using IR for the Sonos beam but when I sync remote and app it resets itself to wifi + mini blasters. I have tried hanging one of the mini blasters in front of the Beam but that also doesn't work. I can't re-program the volume

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4 years ago
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paulpjContributor I
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Ring doorbell with Sonos one

Hi I’ve been trying to connect my ring doorbell 1 with my sonos but not getting anywhere. I’ve tried the IFTTT applets but that’s not working either. Any ideas anyone?

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4 years ago
Ryan S
Ryan SRetired Sonos Staff
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Getting Started with Sonos Smart Home Integrations

Sonos has always been committed to providing more choice for what you listen to at home, and how you listen to it. We believe that together with our partners, we can bring new experiences to listeners, ultimately providing unparalleled freedom of choice across music services, audiobooks, television and video content, podcasts, voice services, and home automation. We're making it even easier to connect your home sound system with even more of the devices and services you love, in many new, exciting ways. From the Works with Sonos program - including IFTTT, to our new open API. It's never been easier to partner with Sonos and build new sound experiences for the home.  You can read all about our plans in this message from James Senior, our Director of Product, Platform & Partnerships, or in the text here: To most, we make speakers. But when you think about the unique experience you have with Sonos, it owes just as much to the magic of the underlying software as it does to hardwar

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5 years ago
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rgestelContributor I
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After full reset HomeKit (i.e. delete Home) Sonos speakers cannot be added to HomeKit

Hi All, I have a problem with adding my Sonos speakers to HomeKit after i did a reset of my HomeKit (i.e. removing the house and re-creating it). The speakers are found by the Home-app, but when i tap the Sonos speaker i get a response “Airplay Unable to to connect to [name speaker]”. This is strange because AirPlay does work correctly when selected. Only problem is that i cannot add the speaker to Apple’s HomeApp. I did read through the forum but nothing works for me. I did: Reboot the (i.e. power cycle) the Sonos speakers Reboot my iPhone Restarted my Router See attached screenshots on the procedure i followed. I also added a screenshot of My System in the Sonos-app. Who can help?  

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ZrzkaContributor I
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HomeKit & Sonos One - unable to add

Hi all, I just bought Sonos One and it works perfectly. Did add Apple Music service, works with Air Play, ... So far, so good. Then I tried to add it to my Home via ... Add Accessory Don't Have a Code or Can't Scan? ... but my device didn't appear there even after couple of minutes. I was searching this forum and I've found that I have to disable Group Non-AirPlay Speakers. The problem is that this option is there (control app), but it's greyed out (can't disable it). Trying to disable it in the Settings - AirPlay. Sonos Control app version 9.2 (build 46357271), Sonos One speaker 9.2 (build 46357250), iOS 12.1. How can I disable the Group Non-AirPlay Speakers to make it working with HomeKit? Thanks, Robert P.S. I tried to disable Home in iOS, reboot Sonos One, etc. Nothing helps. This is the only thing that doesn't work for me. Rest works like a charm.

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5 years ago
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arsackTrending Lyricist I
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Lost SiriusXM when changing Sirius stations

OK, lots of us have had issues with losing connection with SiriusXM.  Today, I was listening to one SiriusXM station and when I changed to another SiriusXM station, I lost the connection!  And now I can’t listen to any SiriusXM station.  The status page shows SiriusXM is up and running, and I can get SiriusXM on another device.  And I can listen to any TuneIn station I want.  Any suggestions?  I’ve yet to see a definitive answer to the question that lots and lots of us have.   Ok, one hour later, my connection to SiriusXM comes back.  And I didn’t do anything such as reboot the router, reinstall the app, etc.    I just tried to connect every 5 or 10 minutes, and I finally connected.  Any ideas?  One thing: even though this seems to be a somewhat common problem, I’ve yet to see an explanation of the problem.  But maybe I’ve missed that.  If I knew why I was losing connectivity, I may be in a better position to fix my problem.

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Andy MacContributor II
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View Artwork on TV

Does anyone know of how I can display the artwork of the currently playing music on a TV, ideally with the song name, album name, and TV? I listen to a lot of playlists and I'd love to be able to see what artist/album I'm listening to. Is there any third party integration that will do this?

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uffeperContributor I
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SONOS AMP and Beolab 8000 speakers

Hi, I’m thinking of buying a SONOS AMP, and I want to connect my 2 BeoLab 8000 speakers. BeoLab uses 8-pin Power Link cables. How to connect these to a SONOS AMP, what type of “in between” cable is needed, and how to set this up? Thanks for your help.   /Ulf

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jvivekContributor I
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Apple homekit! Couldn't add Accessory

Hello, I am unable to add 2 x Sonos one to Apple Home, I get the following error:Couldn’t add AccessoryHome couldn’t connect to this accessory I have tried the following, deleted the home app, started a new home, uninstall the sonos controller from my iphone, restarted the sonos one multiple times. Wifi signal is excellent, I have unifi wifi network, tried asus router, nothing has worked. I can see both speakers show up under the home app but they error out when I select to add them. I can play on both speakers using airplay from music app but unable to add them to the homekit. :( 

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Lazy8oneZContributor I
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When using google assistant, playing spotify simultaneously in multiple rooms is not working.

One of the best features of sonos system is playing different music from the same spotify account on multiple Sonos speakers at the same time. When I use Google Assistant to start playing a song in a certain room, it works great. But when give a secomand command to play a different song in another room, it stops the already playing stream. I believe it forwards the comannd to Spotify, and not to Sonos. My setup is two Sonos play:1s, and android based assistant / google home app. I will get a google home mini, and a google home hub What am I missing?!

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jgatie
5 years ago
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