Sonos Play 5 1st generation connection to Homekit

Question

Can somebody please help me !?!?

All I want to do is stream from my iPhone 11 Max to my Sonos Play 5 1st Generation.

I’ve tried via Apple Music - failed

I’ve tried from the SONOS App - failed

I’ve tried from Apple Homekit App - failed

I’ve tried via Airplay - failed

Is my Play 5 1st generation too old to do this?

I’ve seen lots of articles stating that you can connect 2nd Generation Play 5s

Even a cable from my iPhone into the Play 5 would be acceptable as a last resort if there is such a cable.

Many thanks

AJ

Airgetlam · Accepted Answer

So, after some quick googling, you could use this: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMX62AM/A/lightning-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter

John B · Answer

The gen 2 is Airplay 2 compatible but the gen 1 was made before Airplay 2 came along and lacks the necessary hardware.

A simple 3.5mm cable from your phone to the gen 1 line in would work - one was supplied with the gen 1 I recall, but such cables are widely and cheaply available anyway.

If you have, or were to buy, an Airplay 2 compatible Sonos speaker then you could group it with your Play:5 to send music using Airplay 2 to your P:5.

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