Sonos Youtube For Mac

How to play the audio of my mac through sonos? What if I want them to connect to my mac and listen to youtube or a film? Is it possible for the audio to come out of my Sonos speakers? And truth is, it wouldn't be so hard for Sonos to provide drivers for Mac and Windows that route sound to the speakers (such things exists for. And truth is, it wouldn't be so hard for Sonos to provide drivers for Mac and Windows that route sound to the speakers (such things exists for Chromecast for example). The hardware can perfectly do it.

The new Sonos Beam is one of the compatible devices. Sarah Tew/CNET Now that to its range of speakers, it's time to get on board the train. With you can now stream to a Sonos device straight from your iPhone, or ask on an iPhone, iPad or () to control your new Beam sound bar, for example.

Unlike most Sonos setups, however, adding AirPlay 2 is not quite as straightforward as introducing a new speaker. But CNET is here to help you through the extra steps. What you'll need: • An iOS device. If it wasn't obvious, AirPlay 2 will only work for users of iOS devices. The capability is baked in to the newest Sonos software, but you'll need an () or () to unlock and use it. • A (), One, Play:5 (2015) or the () First: Download the latest version of the Sonos app -- Sonos will alert you if your speakers or software need updating, so you just need to click OK. It doesn't usually require visiting the App Store.

Once everything is up to date, there's one more step. Update your Sonos software first. Screenshot by Ty Pendlebury/CNET Second: Add your speakers in the Apple Home app. Open the app and then press the + button in the top left corner. Press Add Accessory, and on the next screen press Don't have a Code or Can't Scan?

On the next page, your compatible Sonos speakers should appear in Nearby Accessories. Press each one to add it to Home. Press 'Don't have a Code' at the bottom. Ty Pendlebury/CNET Once this process is done, each speaker can be seen as an AirPlay 2 device, and Siri and Alexa can operate at the same time. That is, Siri via your phone and Alexa on the () and Beam. That's it, that's all you need to do. So go on, get streaming!

Sonos for Mac (formerly Sonos Desktop Controller) allows you to control software for the Sonos Music System. Sonos is committed to keep improving the home listening experience. Enhancements and changes included in the latest free software update are listed below. Select Google Play Music from the Sonos music menu and check out new features like recommendations based on the time of day, recent activity, enhanced playlist support and more. Turn on shuffle and the order of the tracks in the queue changes. Don’t like the new order? Turn shuffle off to return the tracks to their original playback order.

Turn shuffle on again and get a different mix! In this release we've made home theater setup even easier. Your SUB or surrounds can now bond to a PLAYBAR without the need for a Sonos component to be wired to your router. Follow the steps in the Sonos app to set up your home theater. If your Sonos home theater is already set up – no need to change a thing.

Music in your house When it comes to playing music, we believe all rooms should be created equal. That's why you can put ZonePlayers in absolutely any room where you want music - either connected directly to speakers or to your home theater and stereo system. With Sonos, no room is off-limits and you can add music to practically any number of rooms: the bedroom, the backyard, even the bathroom. Music in your hands Sonos puts the control of all your music and all your rooms right where it should be -- in your hands. With the touch of a finger you can find and play a world of music, whether it's streaming direct from the Internet or stored on your computer. Tune in to your favorite radio station or browse through your entire music library. You can play the same song in every room or choose different songs for different rooms.

It's up to you. And so is which Controller you use - the dedicated Sonos Controller, Sonos Controller for iPhone, Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, or a combination of all four. Also Available.