Cyknight Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 16 minutes ago, thegizzard said: On second thought, I think we can get by using Sonos Favorites. Will check it out. As it depends on Sonos' OWN favourite list - keep in mind that that is still limited to 32 max AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatheed Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 1 hour ago, blub said: This just gotta be a joke right !? Sonos/C4 bring out a new driver that only selects the source, in this case Sonos, within a C4 device/OSD and to select/browse the music I have to start the Sonos App !? For user friendliness and integration this scores an astronomical -13 out in score range from 1-10. And this after they release the "new" 8.1.x driver in 2016 - absolutely mind blowing Go yell at Sonos, or don't use their stuff. Sonos is the one mandating this, by threat of possibly (eventually) breaking the current functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatheed Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 double post! oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Just now, thegreatheed said: Go yell at Sonos, or don't use their stuff. Sonos is the one mandating this, by threat of possibly (eventually) breaking the current functionality. But Control4 went with it as it seems....but they probably had to If my "old" driver stops working I will just be Heos...easy as that....THX SONOS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, blub said: If my "old" driver stops working I will just be Heos. i think it will at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 No more c4 or Sonos updates for me until it breaks completely granted I understand Sonos would rather sell 16 connect amps instead of 2-3 connects for a large system but you'd need a whole second rack for them!! Maybe be they'll come out with a CI line or something special and just rape us harder on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 LOL. Oh and thanks for the heads up Theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegizzard Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Don't you all just line out of the Sonos into the multichannel amp? That way you only need one Sonos for each person who listens instead of one for each room. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Sonos can just sod off. Thanks for the (expensive) memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 i think it will at some point Yep. The important question is will it just stop working or will there be some sort of announcement....ah well maybe I will start selling the Sonos now... I think that this was an unbelievable stupid move from Sonos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Good Riddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegizzard Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 So is there a back story to all this? Sounds like some of you were prepared for this endorsed driver to be terrible. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 26 minutes ago, thegizzard said: So is there a back story to all this? Sounds like some of you were prepared for this endorsed driver to be terrible. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Theory like hinted it (and it was a solid hint) weeks ago. It wasn't a secret to the dealers.. Theory saw it in the CEDIA booth We also found and posted a link to the official announcement back then from C4 as they tried to put up a brave face by not mentioning the obvious... It was more what was actually left out in the carefully worded statement..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Quote: " Control4's development teams have been working closely together with SONOS to build a driver that leverages the Sonos API to build the very best user experience possible. The new Sonos driver is currently in certification and will be ready to go soon and we will be able to provide a full Sonos demo." ....to build the very best user experience available..." Really ?? WTF ! - We already had that, they (Sonos) could just have helped bugfixing it...but no they decided to "very best screw it up and drive customers in the hands of Denon&Co... But since Sonos never bothered to change the max library items or adding HighRes (I know you'll never hear it in those speakers - but still easier than having 2 copies if files) or do anything customer put on the wish list in Sonos forums.....the new Endorsed driver doesn't come as a surprise ... "imprisoned" would have been a better name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blub Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Maybe I should start shorting Sonos ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 1 minute ago, blub said: Quote: " Control4's development teams have been working closely together with SONOS to build a driver that leverages the Sonos API to build the very best user experience possible. The new Sonos driver is currently in certification and will be ready to go soon and we will be able to provide a full Sonos demo." ....to build the very best user experience available..." Really ?? WTF ! - We already had that, they (Sonos) could just have helped bugfixing it...but no they decided to "very best screw it up and drive customers in the hands of Denon&Co... But since Sonos never bothered to change the max library items or adding HighRes (I know you'll never hear it in those speakers - but still easier than having 2 copies if files) or do anything customer put on the wish list in Sonos forums.....the new Endorsed driver doesn't come as a surprise ... "imprisoned" would have been a better name... My sentiments exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegizzard Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 So is there any positive spin on this? Not sure what a brave face would look like considering the functionality is clearly reduced. Not sure how to spin that. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Go back to the other Theory thread. The link is there if you want to see how to word an "announcement" on something that is a retrograde step.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Lawyers. Egos. Money. Ahead of endeavour. Common sense, and treating a customer base fairly and equitably. C4 apparently had no choice. (we are told) You be the judge then take action on what to do... I pity folks with completely wireless zones though.. That is going to be tricky.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, thegizzard said: So is there any positive spin on this? No. Not IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 7 hours ago, msgreenf said: Browsing and searching for music as well as managing favorites must be handled through the Sonos application. LMFAO. That's progress for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 6 hours ago, msgreenf said: there are no more individual services drivers....so yeah...problem solved LOL..you crack me up. Luv that sense of humour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Spotify Connect Heos or BlueSound Look into those alternatives for wireless There are other fixed wired alternatives Read MSG's thread on Sonos vs Heos And Control4 knocking on all the music service doors real hard.. Thats' your long term solution IMHO folks... W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 39 minutes ago, thegizzard said: Don't you all just line out of the Sonos into the multichannel amp? That way you only need one Sonos for each person who listens instead of one for each room. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk You're missing the point. No more sub drivers. Favorites only. Oh and pause. You can pause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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