(Pocket-lint) - Spotify announced earlier this year that Premium subscribers could stream their tunes on Sonos speakers. But what about users of Spotify Free?
You can control Sonos directly from the Spotify app by tapping on Devices Available on the Now Playing screen in the Spotify app. Open the Spotify app. Go to the Now Playing screen. At the bottom of the screen, tap Devices Available and select your Sonos speaker or group. How can I group rooms using the Spotify app? From the Spotify app, tap Devices Available More Info (.) Group Rooms. From the Spotify App. The Sonos Controller app is functional, but not very well tailored to Spotify. The best way to control Spotify on your Sonos is actually through the regular Spotify app. Open the Spotify app and select the song, artist, or playlist you want to hear. Tap “Devices Available” to see a list of all the devices currently connected to your Spotify account. You can see one option for me is named “Kitchen.” This is the Sonos device I just set up. System: Living room Sonos 5 + Sonos Soundbar + Sub Kitchen Sonos 2 When I use the Sonos app, I can get all 4 units to stream together. (Kichen AND living room - perfect!) No problem. But when I use the Spotify app, I can only get any 1 speaker at a time to stream.
Well, both Spotify and Sonos have now revealed that anyone on the Spotify Free tier can stream music on Sonos speakers, thanks to a software update. All you have to do is make sure you're running the latest version of the Sonos app and then head to settings. Here's how to get started.
The update to the Spotify app essentially turns your Sonos speakers into a Spotify Connect speaker, with Sonos' signature multi-room features baked in, too. You can also invite friends with the. To take advantage of the change, make sure the Sonos app is updated. Under Settings, select Services and Add a Service under Music & Content. You'll then be able to stream through the Sonos.
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How to listen to Spotify Free on Sonos speakers
Spotify Free can be played through Sonos speakers directly from Spotify (using Spotify Connect) or through the Sonos app. You can start up playlists with your voice by song title, genre, or mood via Google Assistant on a voice-enabled device. Alexa does not yet work with Spotify Free.
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- Be sure you're running the latest version of the Sonos app
- Go to Settings in the Sonos app.
- Go to Services.
- Click Add a Service under Music and Content.
- Then select Set-up or Log-in.
Spotify Free on Sonos lets you shuffle the entire Spotify catalog. It also features 15 on-demand playlists, including playlists like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mix, as well as curated faves like RapCaviar.
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For more about how Spotify works, see our guide here.
As a company, Sonos is differentiated by a commitment to Wi-Fi technology. Unlike other wireless systems, which rely on Bluetooth technology to connect to one another, Sonos uses Wi-Fi. According to CNET Wi-Fi is preferable to audiophiles. The sound quality is superior, and connected devices can be farther apart than they must be for Bluetooth technology to work properly.
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A reliance on Wi-Fi means you can control several speakers, even if those speakers are far from one another, with one centralized form of control. An additional benefit, according to the review site Wirecutter, is that you can control each speaker independently. You can turn up the volume on one speaker while leaving the other at its preset volume with one control.
Sonos systems run on an app, which can be accessed with any Apple device. You will use your device to pull up the music you would like to play, and that device will stream the sounds to the speakers you have selected.
Sonos makes speakers for the home market, and many of the products the company offers are designed for family use. These units combine a speaker, a receiver, and a digital assistant into one small, box-like device that can sit on a bookshelf, hidden from view.
The company does, however, make a few products for larger homes that might be just right for a small business. The four-room set, for example, includes a main receiver (the Sonos One) along with four different speakers. Those speakers could be scattered around a business environment, filling the space with rich sound. You can add more speakers to this set if your space is so large that you need a bigger audio presence.
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