To resolve this, try removing the music folder from Sonos and adding it back again. You can do this in the Sonos Desktop Controller for Mac or PC under Manage > Music Library Settings. “Access Denied” can also appear if a firewall is blocking the computer's ability to share music files with Sonos over the network.
Before you start, make sure you've updated the Sonos app on your iOS or Android device to the latest version. Sonos needs the new router's information to connect to your home network again. This can also happen if you or someone else recently changed network settings such as the WiFi network's name or password.
Adding your music library using a desktop controller
- From the “Manage” menu, select “Music Library Settings”.
- Click + (plus) on a Mac, or “Add” if you are using a PC.
- If you use iTunes or are not sure where your music is stored, leave “In My Music folder” selected.
If you're using iTunes 12.2
- Open iTunes and Preferences.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Make sure Share iTunes Library XML with other applications is checked.
- Update the music library index in Sonos.
- Browse to Music Library > Imported Playlists from the Sonos music menu to view and play your playlists.
From the menu, tap on Add Music Service, tap Apple Music, tap Add to Sonos, then Start 3-Month Free Trial. On Android, if you don't have Apple Music installed, you'll be taken to the Google Play Store to download it. Or, on iOS, simply open Music and sign up for your free trial.
Method 6of 6:Using Google Play Music for Android
- Click ☰. It's in the upper-left side of the page.
- Click Upload music. This option is near the bottom of the pop-out window.
- Click SELECT FROM YOUR COMPUTER.
- Select your music folder.
- Select music to add.
- Click Open.
- Open your Android's.
- Scroll down and tap Accounts.
Browse and play your music
- In the Music app, tap Library, then tap a category, such as Albums or Songs; tap Downloaded Music to view only music stored on iPhone.
- Tap an item, then tap Play, or tap Shuffle to shuffle an album or playlist. You can also touch and hold the album art, then tap Play.
Use the Sonos Controller app
Add Apple Music to your Sonos speaker system. * If you don't already subscribe to Apple Music, you can join on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC or join on your Android device. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use with Apple Music.You can also play AirPlay audio directly from some iOS apps, like Apple Music. Just open the app, tap , then choose a speaker. If you are using a Mac, open iTunes and tap to choose a speaker. Note that you may experience a delay while streaming audio from games or some video apps via AirPlay.
This means you can use Sonos speakers to play audio from iTunes on the Mac and all iPhone and iPad apps including Music, TV, YouTube, and Netflix. You can also press play on an older Sonos speaker without AirPlay 2 to pick up the audio stream from a compatible Sonos speaker.
Connect an iPhone or iPad to Sonos
- Download And Install The Sonos App. . You can go to the App Store and download the controller app for free.
- Run The App. . When running the controller app, you must have your iPhone or iPad connected to the same WiFi network that your Sonos products are connected to.
- Select The Music. .
Playlists are stored, along with the locations of all media in the library, ratings, links to artwork downloaded from the Store, etc. in the iTunes database - the iTunes Library. itl file that is, by default, stored in C:UsersusernameMusiciTunes.
Use Apple Music on Sonos. For most Sonos devices, you can use the Sonos Controller app. If you use an Alexa-enabled Sonos speaker, you can ask Alexa to play Apple Music. With some Sonos devices, you can also use AirPlay to control Apple Music on your Sonos device.
iTunes is a music store where you can purchase songs and download them. Apple Music is a subscription-based streaming service. With iTunes, you pay to own a license of a song. With Apple Music, you pay for access to a catalog of songs through a monthly subscription fee.
Adding your music library using a desktop controller
- From the “Manage” menu, select “Music Library Settings”.
- Click + (plus) on a Mac, or “Add” if you are using a PC.
- If you use iTunes or are not sure where your music is stored, leave “In My Music folder” selected.
Make sure you're connected to the right Wi-Fi network
Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your computer, phone, or tablet, and confirm it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as Sonos. Check that your device isn't connected to a guest network as this can prevent your device from connecting to Sonos.As others have said, if they are on the same WiFi network as the speakers, the Sonos App will show the list of speakers. No need for you to sign in to the app. The newer Sonos speakers support AirPlay if they're using iPhones/Pads. Very easy to stream on the same WiFi network.
Adding
multiple accounts requires that you provide a name for each account.
iOS or Android:
- Go to Browse > [Service Name].
- Tap the account name at the top to reveal a list of added accounts.
- Tap the account you wish to use.
