# \#sonos **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/sonos/43.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Plex for Sonos – “Connection to Plex was lost”; possible stale Sonos/RINCON mapping](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-sonos-connection-to-plex-was-lost-possible-stale-sonos-rincon-mapping/942375)
**Author:** [@martin\_hantabal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/martin_hantabal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-sonos-connection-to-plex-was-lost-possible-stale-sonos-rincon-mapping/942375 "2026-09-23T16:14:16Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Hi, I have a long-standing intermittent problem with Plex as a music service inside the Sonos app. It has been happening for months/years, not just recently. Symptoms Plex is added… --- ## [Players list does not show Sonos speakers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/players-list-does-not-show-sonos-speakers/940325)
**Author:** [@lesleydemuynck](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lesleydemuynck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/players-list-does-not-show-sonos-speakers/940325 "2026-09-22T21:18:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10793 (server running on Synology DS416, DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 9 Player Version#: 4.12.4 (Plexamp) I am a PlexPass user, and I have Sonos linked to my Plex account (I deleted and reauthorised t… --- ## [Caldera Sonos Bridge](https://forums.plex.tv/t/caldera-sonos-bridge/943117)
**Author:** [@MusicD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MusicD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/caldera-sonos-bridge/943117 "2026-09-21T23:46:42Z")
Hello, I’m MusicD I have several Sonos zones in my home and over the years the Sonos integration has failed a few times. When this happened I turned to other means to play music on my server. I was using PlexAmp a few … --- ## [Casting to Sonos Has Become Exceptionally Unreliable](https://forums.plex.tv/t/casting-to-sonos-has-become-exceptionally-unreliable/942872)
**Author:** [@derMechaniker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/derMechaniker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/casting-to-sonos-has-become-exceptionally-unreliable/942872 "2026-09-14T15:46:45Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: Web: Unknown PlexAmp: 4.12.4 Within the last month or so casting directly to my Sonos speakers, regardless if they are solo or grouped, has become exceptionally unreliabl… --- ## [Support for 24bit FLAC on Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/support-for-24bit-flac-on-sonos/236522)
**Author:** [@JordanDoyle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JordanDoyle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/support-for-24bit-flac-on-sonos/236522 "2026-08-30T12:01:12Z")
Currently Plex transcodes all 24bit FLACs to AAC for Sonos, Sonos now supports 24bit FLACs: https://en.community.sonos.com/music-services-and-sources-228994/connect-meridian-and-mqa-6764735/index1.html#post16096007 Ta … --- ## [Sonos speakers intermittently fail to connect with Plex / Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-speakers-intermittently-fail-to-connect-with-plex-plexamp/941844)
**Author:** [@isaacmartincastro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/isaacmartincastro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-speakers-intermittently-fail-to-connect-with-plex-plexamp/941844 "2026-08-19T11:39:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running into a recurring issue with my Sonos speakers when trying to connect to Plex and Plexamp. The connection sometimes fails or drops unexpectedly, even though my Sonos system otherwise works fine w… --- ## [Sonos: Large Collection browsable but can't be played](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-large-collection-browsable-but-cant-be-played/941547)
**Author:** [@overhacked](https://forums.plex.tv/u/overhacked)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-large-collection-browsable-but-cant-be-played/941547 "2026-08-11T02:35:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: Sonos S2 87.01.7-release+20260721.fea06c831 I have two Smart Collections on my server, each having approximately 1500 tracks. These are easily browsable in the Plex secti… --- ## [Plex for Sonos: library browses fine, but every track fails to play ("Unable to play content")](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-sonos-library-browses-fine-but-every-track-fails-to-play-unable-to-play-content/939460)
**Author:** [@lraesly](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lraesly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-sonos-library-browses-fine-but-every-track-fails-to-play-unable-to-play-content/939460 "2026-07-15T19:00:02Z")
Server Version#:4.159.0 After hours of testing with Claude Code, I can’t get a song to play. Here are the details: Setup: Plex Media Server (latest) on macOS, lifetime Plex Pass, Remote Access working, port 32400 forw… --- ## [Sonos linking broken – “Other Services” page returns 500](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-linking-broken-other-services-page-returns-500/938579)
**Author:** [@Munketoft](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Munketoft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-linking-broken-other-services-page-returns-500/938579 "2026-07-07T11:31:28Z")
I cannot link or unlink Sonos. https://plex.tv/users/other-services returns internal server error https://sonos.plex.tv/link also returns 500 No Sonos devices show up in Plex app Tried different browsers and incognito … --- ## [Plexamp skips every other song](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-skips-every-other-song/939518)
**Author:** [@christer47](https://forums.plex.tv/u/christer47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-skips-every-other-song/939518 "2026-07-06T17:24:34Z")
As the title says, Plexamp on my iPhone will skip every other song via WiFi. I’ve tried everything at this point. It doesn’t matter if I’m playing through Sonos or on my phone. I’ve even reset my Sonos network, rebooted … --- ## [Sonos can browse Plex library but cannot play music (only at one location)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-can-browse-plex-library-but-cannot-play-music-only-at-one-location/940024)
**Author:** [@RogerHegg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RogerHegg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-can-browse-plex-library-but-cannot-play-music-only-at-one-location/940024 "2026-07-06T06:17:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having a strange issue with Plex and Sonos that only occurs at one specific location. My setup: Synology DS1522+ Plex Media Server running on my NAS at home Plex Pass Lifetime Plex Media Server is ac… --- ## [In need of employee to clean cache: Connect Plex to Sonos: Internal Server Error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/in-need-of-employee-to-clean-cache-connect-plex-to-sonos-internal-server-error/932287)
**Author:** [@remon0548](https://forums.plex.tv/u/remon0548)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/in-need-of-employee-to-clean-cache-connect-plex-to-sonos-internal-server-error/932287 "2026-06-29T12:34:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10162 Player Version#: 1.43.0.10162 I try to connect my Plex account to my sonos account, but get an internal server error. Created a new account and it connects instantly. I suspect there is so… --- ## [Sonos won't work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-wont-work/939369)
**Author:** [@yogi9644](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yogi9644)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-wont-work/939369 "2026-06-03T01:44:04Z")
I’ve had Sonos for many years, and every year or so Plex stops working. I’ve done a factory reset on my Netgear Orbi, reset my Sonos speakers deleted plex from Sonos and added it back, set my hosting computer as a static… --- ## [Expose Sonos speaker groups and/or allow selecting multiple speakers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/expose-sonos-speaker-groups-and-or-allow-selecting-multiple-speakers/938650)
**Author:** [@viajusta](https://forums.plex.tv/u/viajusta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/expose-sonos-speaker-groups-and-or-allow-selecting-multiple-speakers/938650 "2026-05-08T17:02:31Z")
I’m using Plexamp on iOS devices and installed Plex on Sonos and authorized Sonos on Plex. I can play music from any of my devices on a single speaker. It would be great if you could expose the Sonos groups as well ins… --- ## [No libraries available on Android or Sonos, but works locally](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-libraries-available-on-android-or-sonos-but-works-locally/934822)
**Author:** [@jazzponken](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jazzponken)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-libraries-available-on-android-or-sonos-but-works-locally/934822 "2026-02-07T12:52:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 2025.31.1 (Android) Since some time ago, my movie and music libraries are not available on the Android or Sonos apps, for streaming to TV and speakers. I can run the web a… --- ## [Plex content missing in Sonos app and Sonos speakers missing in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-content-missing-in-sonos-app-and-sonos-speakers-missing-in-plexamp/935796)
**Author:** [@alt\_ph](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alt_ph)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-content-missing-in-sonos-app-and-sonos-speakers-missing-in-plexamp/935796 "2026-01-28T09:09:31Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156-720010156 Player Version#: Sonos Operating System: S2, Version 80.35.4-release+20251204.7b798cc2.2 PlexAmp version#: 4.12.4 Hello everyone, I am experiencing a sudden connectivity issue… --- ## [Casting Plexamp to Sonos only works with "Enable Relay" checked](https://forums.plex.tv/t/casting-plexamp-to-sonos-only-works-with-enable-relay-checked/933981)
**Author:** [@SpikeyGG](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SpikeyGG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/casting-plexamp-to-sonos-only-works-with-enable-relay-checked/933981 "2026-01-24T06:21:32Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10346 Player Version#: Web player 4.152.0 I used to be able to cast music just fine with the generic Plex android app before the release of Plexamp. However, since the release of Plexamp and rem… --- ## [Plex giving Internal Server Error in Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-giving-internal-server-error-in-sonos/932639)
**Author:** [@shagsr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shagsr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-giving-internal-server-error-in-sonos/932639 "2025-10-20T16:16:43Z")
Server Version#4.1.152 I try to connect my Plex account to my sonos account, but get an internal server error. I suspect there is some old ‘connection’ data in my account, just as in this topic: Sonos.plex.tv : Interna… --- ## [Plex Pauses Playback at Beginning When Connected to Sonos via Airplay](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-pauses-playback-at-beginning-when-connected-to-sonos-via-airplay/931581)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_Diem](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cafe_Diem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-pauses-playback-at-beginning-when-connected-to-sonos-via-airplay/931581 "2025-10-15T17:41:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: 8.45 (9684) I have my Apple TV (current model) set up to use Airplay to send audio to my Sonos speakers. When it works with Plex, it works great. But often, when starting … --- ## [Plex et Sonos ne fonctionnent pas](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-et-sonos-ne-fonctionnent-pas/932187)
**Author:** [@andycali4k](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andycali4k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-et-sonos-ne-fonctionnent-pas/932187 "2025-10-09T14:33:29Z")
Bonjour, j’ai mon PMS sur macOS avec un Plex Pass à vie et un système Sonos mais malheureusement depuis quelques jours impossible de les associer…. J’ai suivi tous les conseils possibles mais rien ne fonctionne Pourtan… --- ## [3 Plex Issues: Remote Server Access, Casting to Sonos, and Music Static](https://forums.plex.tv/t/3-plex-issues-remote-server-access-casting-to-sonos-and-music-static/931345)
**Author:** [@justindavisesq](https://forums.plex.tv/u/justindavisesq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/3-plex-issues-remote-server-access-casting-to-sonos-and-music-static/931345 "2025-09-19T17:41:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: 4.12.3 Phone Player Version #: 4.12.4 Dear Plex, I have been having a significant number of issues (3 mentioned here) after switching internet providers last month. The… --- ## [Audio transcode on LG G2 and Sonos ARC is stereo only](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-transcode-on-lg-g2-and-sonos-arc-is-stereo-only/930334)
**Author:** [@HoudiMoudi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HoudiMoudi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-transcode-on-lg-g2-and-sonos-arc-is-stereo-only/930334 "2025-09-02T11:19:30Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: 5.93.2 Hi Everyone, I am using a LG G2 connected via eARC to a SONOS Arc which is working fine. Supported formats are directplaying, e.g. eAC3 with Atmos is working grea… --- ## [Plexamp won't cast to Sonos - appears to connect then stops](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-wont-cast-to-sonos-appears-to-connect-then-stops/907965)
**Author:** [@FatherFergus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FatherFergus)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-wont-cast-to-sonos-appears-to-connect-then-stops/907965 "2025-08-27T19:45:14Z")
287827986289503.zip (39.2 KB) I’ve attached plexamp logs. Playing plexamp by itself on my Pixel 7a is fine. However it no longer works to cast to Sonos. I can choose a song, press play, and the song will play. If I cast… --- ## [Play music using Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-music-using-sonos/926863)
**Author:** [@kodiak82ng](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kodiak82ng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-music-using-sonos/926863 "2025-07-23T19:38:09Z")
during some local changes on my home lan and server hardware+OS i found i couldn’t play Plex content through my Sonos system. i decided to dig in and see what was happening. current PMS server is on fedora (42) server w… --- ## [SONOS – Problems with PLEX service](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-problems-with-plex-service/925519)
**Author:** [@Brendianer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Brendianer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonos-problems-with-plex-service/925519 "2025-07-10T09:02:35Z")
Hello! I’m trying again to get some help here in the forum and solve an ‘age-old’ problem. I have PLEX installed on my Synology 718+ (16 GB). The home network is connected to the internet at 1 Gbit (FRITZ!box 5530 Fib… --- ## [Managed accounts casting to Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-casting-to-sonos/923866)
**Author:** [@Squazzer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Squazzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/managed-accounts-casting-to-sonos/923866 "2025-06-23T10:38:59Z")
On my Plex account, I have created managed accounts for my kids. On Sonos, I’ve signed into my Sonos S1 with my Plex account From PlexAmp, when using my account I can cast to Sonos devices. But with a managed account I… --- ## [Cannot cast to my Sonos even with PlexPass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-my-sonos-even-with-plexpass/912286)
**Author:** [@nah15121998](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nah15121998)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-my-sonos-even-with-plexpass/912286 "2025-06-23T10:31:19Z")
Hi, I have been unable to cast to my Sonos when using Plex app even with PlexPass. Whenever I tried, it showed nothing and just returned to home screen. Please help!!! --- ## [Plexamp cannot cast to Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-cannot-cast-to-sonos/919368)
**Author:** [@bking2009](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bking2009)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-cannot-cast-to-sonos/919368 "2025-06-23T10:29:42Z")
It always to context to any Sonos speaker, but when trying to play it immediately closes the player. The same behaviour also happens when I’m playing through my phone, and connect to a speaker during playback. Casting t… --- ## [Can't stream ALAC files from QNAP NAS via Plex to Sonos system](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-alac-files-from-qnap-nas-via-plex-to-sonos-system/920481)
**Author:** [@peterm557](https://forums.plex.tv/u/peterm557)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-alac-files-from-qnap-nas-via-plex-to-sonos-system/920481 "2025-05-28T23:30:19Z")
Sonos told me my music collection was way too big to stream from my QNAP NAS, and that I needed to use Plex. So I got Plex. It’s streaming fine to Sonos as long as I’m playing MP3 files, but ALAC files won’t work. When I… --- ## [Plex Favaurites grayed out in sonos app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-favaurites-grayed-out-in-sonos-app/912476)
**Author:** [@mattivdp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattivdp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-favaurites-grayed-out-in-sonos-app/912476 "2025-05-13T19:04:14Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.41.5.9522 So I have a problem that used to go away after readding plex service to sonos . I have sonos speakers that i control via home assistant . Sometimes when i could not play my fava… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/sonos/43.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sonos)