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Contributor I
Aug 28, 2025 6:29 AM UTC
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Is there a way to completely disable the touch controls on Sonos speakers?

My cat keeps stepping on the buttons at night and accidentally turning the speaker on. I know someone who covered the buttons with a plastic cap to stop it, but that looks clunky and isn’t really practical. It would be great if there were a true “off” option or a way to lock the controls when I don’t need them.

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Aug 28, 2025 6:35 AM UTC

There is, in the controller. Go to the room settings for the ‘speakers’ and you should see a ‘touch controls’ setting under hardware. 

Bruce

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Aug 28, 2025 6:35 AM UTC

There is, in the controller. Go to the room settings for the ‘speakers’ and you should see a ‘touch controls’ setting under hardware. 

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Bruce
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Aug 28, 2025 3:37 PM UTC

Warm Sonos, cold cat, a long-standing issue with Sonos touch controls. :-)

The disable option is also handy if the spouse is tired of getting blasted when trying to dust.

 

 

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buzz
Grand Maestro
Aug 28, 2025 5:13 PM UTC

Are you sure that it’s an “accident”. I’ve seen cats execute long action sequences to accomplish some favorite task, such as opening a door. Maybe your cat likes music or simply wants to attract you.

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melvimbe
Aug 28, 2025 5:16 PM UTC

I would just get rid of the cat.  

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Danny