Onkyo earns ‘Works with Sonos’ certification

Onkyo is the latest partner to join the Sonos-certified integration program.  Simply put, if you own a compatible Onkyo, Integra, Pioneer or Pioneer Elite network receiver, plus a Sonos Connect, you’ll be able to have the two work together seamlessly.  When you open the Sonos app, hit ‘play’ on the zone where the Connect is, it will automatically turn on the receiver, switch the input and start playing the music you selected.

A free firmware update will go out on June 6th.  To learn more or see what receivers are compatible (shared June 6th), please check out this link.

Sonos product announcement regarding Spotify

We are reaching out to our customers in regards to a recent update Sonos rolled out in early December, 2016. Sonos software release 7.0 included some improvements that Spotify has made to the music experience on Sonos that has resulted in better reliability and will ensure the best listening experience moving forward. These improvements include the exciting launch of full control of Sonos from the Spotify app. 

The majority of Sonos owners who use Spotify have already successfully updated their system to 7.0 or higher. However, we wanted to give you a heads-up that beginning February 28th, 2017, Spotify users on Sonos who do not update to the latest Sonos software 7.0 or higher will no longer be able to use Spotify on their Sonos. This change could impact any unauthorized Sonos integrations in terms of Spotify functioning on those systems. Endorsed partner integrations that have updated to Sonos software 7.0 or higher will not be impacted. 

Any Sonos owner who has already updated their system to Sonos software 7.0 or higher is not impacted by this, but we wanted to communicate with you in advance so you can help all of your customers update to the latest Sonos software to ensure they can continue enjoy listening to Spotify on their Sonos. 

Here is a link to the full release notes of Sonos software 7.0

Thanks-
Doug

Sonos Trueplay for Playbar, Sub and theater

Hi everyone-

Many of you will have noticed another update from Sonos. This update now allows their TruePlay feature to acoustically set up your Playbar, Sub and, if you have them, your Sonos surround speakers. TruePlay allows you to equalize your Sonos speakers to the acoustics of your room. TruePlay can make an amazing difference in the sound of your Sonos system. Just apply the update on your phone, iPad, Tablet, etc and follow their easy instructions.

Check this out: The latest Sonos firmware update brings Trueplay support to all of its speakers http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/spotify-trueplay-playbar-sub-spotify-connect/ 

Good listening!

Doug

Deezer and Sonos

I love Deezer. While driving this morning in my new (to me) used '09 Honda Element I heard an old song by Three Dog Night. Once home I opened the Sonos app on my phone, selected Deezer and searched Three Dog Night. Up popped all of their albums on my Sonos app. I selected Seven Separate Fools.

Now reliving fun music from my musical past. All for the price of one CD a month. Well worth it.

Sonos Alarm Information


 
Sure, music's a great way to greet each morning, but there's a whole day's worth of things you can do with Sonos Alarms.
Like rise and shine to different songs or playlists on different days. (P-Funk Fridays, anyone?)
Set up TuneIn radio to deliver your favorite news, weather or local NPR broadcast while you make your morning joe.
Entertain the pooch while you're away.
Have Beyoncé greet you as you arrive home from work.
Send the kid's off to bed with their favorite song. 
Wake your better half on their birthday with that frisky song they love.
To set a Sonos alarm:
On your Sonos app, tap the Menu, upper left. 
Scroll to Alarms. 
Select New Alarm. 
Set the Time, Room, Music, Frequency and Volume. 
Tap Done.


Vinyl is back! Add a turntable to your Sonos System

Vinyl is back!

Many people still have vinyl records that they no longer play and some of that great music is still not available on CD or todays streaming music services.  If it is older music from the 50s and earlier it may never have made it to CD.  Vinyl is back- both older artist's albums and today's new music is available so why not add a quality turntable to your Sonos system? Fun!

VinylPlay turntables gives music fans a best-of-both-worlds solution: an excellent record player that's easy to use and can be simply integrated into a modern streaming system such as Sonos.  VinylPlay's integrated analogue-to-digital converter and phono amp makes it simple to connect up to a wide range of modern music systems. For example, you can plug it straight into active/powered speakers to create an instant system. VinylPlay also works with conventional hi-fi and AV systems and if you want to enjoy your records in every room, you can easily connect it into a SONOS system. VinylPlay can be connected directly to the SONOS PLAY:5 speaker, or into a SONOS CONNECT/CONNECT AMP, and onto any speaker on the network!  Enjoy your vinyl records in any Sonos room or zone!  Unlike inferior 'USB' turntables that can damage precious records, VinylPlay uses high-quality components, which also means better-quality sound. VinylPlay is a true hi-fi product - precision made in the UK - but with none of the fiddle or fuss of 'audiophile' turntables. VinylPlay is easy to use - a quick-start guide on the platter will have you set up in seconds; you're only minutes away from music when you open the box! Its sleek, monochrome design - which matches the black and white of SONOS speakers - is kept protected and clean by VinylPlay 's clear, hinged lid. VinylPlay is brought to you by Flexson, the British specialist in high-quality accessories for SONOS.

  • Looks good, sounds great
  • Set up in seconds; enjoy music in minutes
  • Just add powered speakers for instant music system
  • Pair with SONOS (directly into a PLAY; 5, or via CONNECT/CONNECT AMP) to stream records around your house
  • Make back-up, digital copies of precious records
  • Sleek monochrome styling with protective lid
  • Plays singles and albums; 33 & 45rpm speed
  • Just $599. Can be special ordered in either black or white.
  • Free delivery and set up in the Hear More Music service area!