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“Beginning today, getting started with Sonos is even easier and simpler. With a global software update we now allow Sonos to be setup on WiFi which means you can go from unboxing to playing your favorite music in minutes with a few simple steps. Start with a speaker, open the free Sonos app, enter the WiFi password and Sonos takes care of the rest.”Now that the Bridge is optional, music fans can get started with Sonos for only $199 with a, though other speaker options are available up to for a PlayBar. During configuration users can setup multi-speaker systems by configuring one Sonos speaker to act as a wireless bridge.The Bridge is still required for 5.1- and 3.1-channel Sonos home-theater setups so the company will still keep it on sale, and recommends users who currently have one in their setup keep running music through it to get the best performance.
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Sonos has finally updated its desktop controller app to make the look and feel of it in line with its mobile software, the company announced in its. The desktop controller is now a lot easier to use and understand, and it looks quite similar to what you’ll find on Sonos’ iOS and Android apps.As part of the update, which is version number 9.2, users are also getting the ability to set maximum volume limits for certain Sonos devices and the rooms in which those devices are located. That way, you can ensure that guests don’t accidentally exceed a threshold of noise or that you don’t inadvertently blast too-loud music in, say, your child’s bedroom. The update also adds support for the. Image: SonosAs part of these changes to the desktop software, Sonos says the macOS and Windows versions of its software will be losing some features that are no longer all that necessary. Primarily, you’ll no longer be able to “to setup or transfer a Sonos system.” You’ll also lose the ability to “add a player, create or separate stereo pairs, register players, setup a TV, enable parental controls, manage network settings, adjust line-in settings, opt in or out of beta programs, or change Sonos account passwords.” All of that will have to be done on mobile.Sonos version 9.2 will also end support for the Sonos Dock, which first came out eight years ago. Sonos says you’ll still be able to use it as a charger, but it will no longer connect to your broader Sonos system.
The update will also partially drop support for iOS 9 and Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich. Devices on either operating system will be able to “browse, search and play music using this version of the Sonos app,” but you won’t be able to add a new speaker or set up a new Sonos system.Update 10/10, 12:20PM ET: Clarified that you can still switch rooms with the Sonos desktop app, but not “transfer a Sonos system.”.
For every update both on iOS and Mac it's only been downhill for Sonos. The Mac app is slow as h.ll and gets even worse if I have a playlist with more than 50 songs, and this is on a reasonably new MacBook Pro 2016 top specs. I'm selling my speakers now and wishing Sonos all the luck, cause they are going to need it seeing all the competition.
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