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unable to see Sonos devices when using Airplay

Here’s some things suggested by Apple/Sonos users to maybe try next time your Speaker(s) do not show (or play) as available in the AirPlay c...
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recommend NAS drive to play cd’s through sonos

I need to replace my NAS drive used to play my CD’s over my Sonos. Need a bit of expert advice on best makes/models compatible with Sonos? T...
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How can you create internet radio streams now that TuneIn is no longer...

Hi @Dan187856 Welcome to the Sonos Community!I have the following information to share with you:Customers who already have manually added st...
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prAscoContributor I
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Disaster App Update 80.xx.xx - May 2024

I just want to put my review (app store) from the latest update here in as already so many of us feel the same way: first of all - i m a customer and fan since 2011 and i ve several setups in my home: 1x arc - 2x era 300 - 1x sub (3rd gen) - 1x beam (2nd gen) - 2x era 100 - 1x one (2nd gen). also i m a software dev and system admin for about 25y (large international corporation). yesterday I downloaded the new update and it s a total failure and complete disaster! it s so bad that i m willed to sell all my speakers if it s not corrected or will be rollbacked. the new design is neither intuitive nor performant (iPhone 14 pro) and also key features missing like editing an actual playlist/cue, sleep timer, alarm, etc. also my favorites don’t work anymore, can’t mute, can’t switch between tv and music, nas settings gone and are not available, some services had to been removed and new connected, etc.how is it possible that a big company like this „burn it down to the ground“ when the app be

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Dan FreeneContributor I
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Latest Update FAIL..!!!!!

Dear Sonos. We are proud Sonos users and have 8 Sonos products installed throughout our townhouse in Sydney. Everything working in harmony with the amazing Sonos Functionality until 4 days ago we updated to your latest app firmware update, and have had 4 days of utter “hell” with everything from incredibly slow reaction times to linking with Music through Spotify and SoundCloud. To randomTracks being dropped into and on top an already playing song. Separating speaker systems that have been melded with calculated intent. AND, have left a very lovely Sonos One that cannot be reconnected to the system. Your update is a FAIL. Be better SONOS! Get to work Fast, iron out the bugs, or else risking a long serving customer moving to a better and way more reliable product with an interface that actually works. Please respond promptly.As you tell from tone - Not Happy. Dan Freene Moderator Note - Removed personal information

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EdgeContributor II
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Latest Controller

Hi from down under in New Zealand. I have now joined the chorus on the multiple issues with the latest controller. I am lucky if my controller (on my android phone) connects and when it does it loads up & moves as fast as a slug. Secondly, every 2nd or 3rd day it fails to connect and the only way i can gain access again is to to turn off/on my Sonos system and do a a reboot, and just to make it more challenging on some days after doing this i have to reboot my phone as well.Can we not just have the option to have the previous controller (which ran smoothly) as an option & when will these issues be sorted?Its driving me mad :)

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Stone151970Contributor I
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after update 80.00.20 all devices not available

After Update 80.00.20 all devices are Not available.With the old 16er Version everything was Fine.S2 with sub,Playbar,play3 and move.the devices are available in my Spotify App.In Sonos s1app are the devices viewable ….   IOS iPhone 15max pro

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DaffyBandmitContributor I
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The new Sonos app sucks so bad I may throw my gear in the river and buy a Brennan

This app sucks. All I want to do is play my music. I dont care about services. This new app buries my own files. Crap!

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Venky554Contributor I
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Now I cannot add sonos devices-says login as a system owner

I have upgraded to a new router now I can’t connect to the new WI-FI. I tried all the settings still can’t connect. I tried deleting my account and created a new account now the products are not showing to pair. I tried deleting the app and reinstalled but still no luck. asking to sign in as an owner. Is anyone have solution for this? Thanks in advance.

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chuffie2112Contributor I
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can no longer use my pair of Moves at work since update

i can no longer use my pair of moves at work. I only ever use these at work as i have a pair of Play 5s at home.have done factory reset, re installed app: everything i can think of. The app will not even connect to them separately anymore.Earlier tonight managed to connect one, tried to add stereo pair, said complete ( along with announcement sound) but only one speaker worked. Tried resetting everything, now i cannot connect at all.

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Eking708Contributor I
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New Sonos App broke my entire system. It is unstable

Dear Sonos,The new app uploaded itself on apple devices and now my system is completely bricked/useless. I have ZERO components in my system. I have tried to factory reset it, doesn’t work. Tried resetting the app, doesn’t work. Tried to get hold of support to no surprise ZERO chat reps available at 10:30 eastern time, and 50 minute wait for support.Do you people sit in a room and make up ways to piss your consumers off, because you are AMAZING at it? This entire system is about 24 hours outside of going in the garbage can since i can’t use them anymore.

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EdrobjrContributor I
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sonos tidal issue with new sonos app update

Since the new Sonos app update ( May’24) I can longer play all “top tracks” from an artist search on tidal. It will only play one song.  The same goes for artist radio on tidal it will only play the first song you pick.  Previos Sonos app would automatically play each song one after the other.  This is something I use all the time.

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Ian w.Trending Lyricist I
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unable to load amazon music playlists, stations etc

I have downloaded the new app and now all of my pinned amazon music now states ‘unable to load content’. For instance, playlists, stations, my music etcIf I click on the Amazon music service icon, there is nothing there eitherI have deleted the app and tried again, deleted Amazon music and then re authorised, but no joysee pictureDoes anyone have any ideas on how to get it back?thanks, Ian 

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FredskiSoundsContributor I
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Where is the Music Index stored, on a Sonos device or in the App Controllers?

Just curious,When we Index our externally attached Music Library, where does Sonos store the Index?  Does each App controller have it’s own Index, or is there one master Index stored somewhere and shared with all other App controllers?  Is the index stored on a Sonos device that requires the use of memory? Also, does the Album Artwork come directly from the Library or is it also stored somewhere in a Sonos device or controller?The reason I ask; wondering if a large Music Library Index could eat up memory on older Sonos devices that have limited memory and perhaps cause playback issues?

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Rip TornContributor I
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New SONOS App - Adding to queue

I’m unable to add an album to existing queue. Is this feature gone or am I missing it?

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MarcovangennipContributor I
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music library after latest app update

Just installed the new app. But I can’t find where the music library went. Also no option to add a folder to the library 

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JonhortonContributor I
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why did you completely screw up the Ui with the new design?

Your new design has removed basic functionality that is incredibly frustrating.Where is the add to queue button on songs or albums?Where is the ability to quick view an album from a song?Why can't I easily browse the artist from a song I like?It takes at least five more steps to do anything in the new design! Android design is also an afterthought.  I didn't pay thousands of dollars for your system for it to be neutered by a half thought through redesign!Please fix this asap.

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FlattlinerEnthusiast II
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New Sonos App

The new Sonos app is so bad that I will be spending the rest of today looking at 3rd party controller apps for iOS and iPadOS. Truly the worst update of their entire software history, there are so many bugs that I’m not wasting time detailing them (others have already done so).Any good bits?Er…I like the reversion to a black icon.Hmmmm…Album covers fill the available area more than they did on the iPad version.That’s it. I’ve never had a worse case of update remorse and feel like an idiot for updating all my software; at least the macOS app still works...

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Rickey RocketContributor II
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For those of you who hate having to use the sonos app, here's a useful alternative

Of you're like me and despise the Sonos app and the inability to use apps like you tube (well technically any app since the Sonos app only works 1 out 20 times). I've found this app called Air Music, that allows you to cast audio to your Sonos speakers using any music service or app/player/webpage that produces audio for Android, it's basically the closest thing to Apple Airplay that if found. I can just launch you tube or spotify or my local file player and cast the audio without having the headaches of being forced to you use Sonos beyond terrible interface, highly recommend it, it's been total ges changer for me and actually makes Sonos products useable.  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.airmusic.trial

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MatthewMarshF1Trending Lyricist I
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new app (iOS) and local music library (NAS)

Just to make sure I am correct (because it is hard to believe): the new app does not allow connection to a local music library - only to streaming services. I had the confirmed in a chat with the customer service  people but it seems so whacky that I thought I should check here. 

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philradnorContributor I
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NAS

I’ve invested thousands of pounds in my music collection I can no longer access it from my NAS. Why is this?

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MartinLooferContributor I
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sign in as system owner issue for two sonos accounts

following the upgrade. Myself as the primary system owner can use the app fine with no issues. My partner who has her own sonos account and Spotify account has completed the upgrade but when logged in under her own user a display on the home page reads ; sign is as the system owner to see this content.The preferred services are set to her Spotify account and whan spotify is clicked from the home page access is as it should be.However sonos favourites is showing the system owners favourites. So i signed in as the system user [ myself] as advised by the sonos live chat agent, and made sure the settings for Spotify etc were set. The home page remains the same, with my recently played and my sonos favourites.If we try to use that way if conflicts if we use at same time so I returned to the log in of my partner and started again.Deleted app, reinstalled, cleared cache . no good. the live chat agent recognised the issue but did not seem to grasp how it worked previously before app upgrade an

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SterlyWhirlContributor I
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Unable to download update, unable to login as “owner”

Unable to login as the system owner. I’ve had the same devices on the same internet, under the same profile, for four years.

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WilmaKeesContributor I
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upgraded sonos app

Where can I find my personal Sonos playlists in the new Sonos App

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LandgroundContributor I
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Stuck on ”allow access to local network” in new app. Help!

Deleted the old app (ios) and installed the new one, but now it won’t get past the ”allow access to local network” message. Even though I’ve allowed access on and off several times.So basically I can’t use the app at all. Can’t add or edit speakers, nothing. Spotify is now my main Sonos app……Have tried to reinstalled the app and restarted the phone several times. Anyone with the same issue?

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MUTVICHContributor I
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Urgent Need for Download of Former Controller to Fix This Problem

I happen to have two separate configurations of Sonos -- one in my house, operated via my iphone, now under thrall to the disastrous new non-functional controller.  It has lost, literally, 80% of my Playlist links and doesn’t even access my Albums.  I have a separate Controller install in my Office, in the rebuilt former Garage on my property, with four smaller speakers.  It is completely functional, sees all the Playlist items in the main Collection and Albums both, and operates as if nothing has changed!Is it possible for Sonos to provide its longtime loyal customers like me an install file for the former FUNCTIONAL Controller that would allow us to install it over the current nightmare and access our existing lists of music playlists and albums without having to rebuild everything manually?Michael Utvich, Los Angeles.

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robokittyEnthusiast II
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There's an article from Forbes about this update!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanreichental/2024/05/09/4-lessons-from-sonos-app-upgrade-fiasco/?sh=6ea6258056ad

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Beech LifeContributor I
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No Access to my music library, Sonos playlists gone !

I suspect my problems are relating to the new app, but I am now unable to access my stored music on my networked hard drive. My Sonos playlists have completely disappeared. For someone who has spent hours compiling these playlists and with a vast amount of music available on my hard drive I am feeling totally let down by Sonos. I’ve built my whole music listening experience around the Sonos system and 90 % of it has been taken away for this “upgrade”! The app is not easy to navigate, there is no ability to create a playlist, you cannot add to queue or edit! No access to a local library. I cannot believe this has been rolled out with so many functions that were the mainstay of Sonos being removed. Basically all I am  able to do is stream music services only. Is there any way of going back to the old app or a “work around” to access my own music and restore my playlists? 

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