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We’re often asked a version of this question, especially in homes with multiple Sonos zones: “If one person is listening to their favorite Pandora station in one room, can someone else listen to a different Pandora station in another room at the same time?”   The short answer is no—not with a single account.   Why This Happens Sonos (like most whole-home audio systems) treats each music service account as a single source. That means if you’re logged into Pandora with one acco

As we kick off the New Year, we’re hearing from a lot of clients who are new to Sonos  and want to explore everything their system can do especially when it comes to music streaming. One of the great strengths of Sonos is the huge number of music services it supports. Sonos currently works with over 130 music services , including popular options like Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM , and many more. If you’d like to see the full list of supported services, you can find

When we’re upgrading someone to a new Sonos system , one of the first questions we always ask is: “How is your internet service?” The most common answer we hear is, “It’s great—we have the top service.” Unfortunately, when we actually test the internet speed, we sometimes find that it’s much slower than what the client is paying for . The good news? It’s very easy to check your internet speed yourself. How to Check Your Internet Speed On your phone, open a browser and Google

With the SoundTouch app shutting down on February 18, 2026, many clients are asking why some Bose amplifiers will continue to work after that date, while others will not. The reason comes down to how the amplifiers were designed and whether they rely on Wi-Fi and the SoundTouch platform.   Older Bose Amplifiers: SA-1, SA-2, SA-3 — These WILL Still Work The SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 are hardwired analog amplifiers that do not depend on Wi-Fi or the SoundTouch platform. •    They co

This week’s question came from a client who said, “I love my Sonos system, but how do I make my own playlist in the Sonos app?” It’s a great question—because the Sonos app works a little differently than traditional music apps. Sonos doesn’t create playlists inside the app the way Spotify or Apple Music does. Instead, you can create what Sonos calls a Sonos Playlist, or you can play playlists that already exist in your streaming services. Here are the ways to build your own p

The answer is a two-part “yes and no.” Part 1  – Yes, You Can Stream Music Through Your Lifestyle System Connecting a Sonos Port to your Bose Lifestyle system will let you stream music from the Sonos app through your Lifestyle system just like any other input (such as a CD player or cable box).You’ll enjoy access to Sonos’s easy-to-use app, dozens of streaming services, and modern wireless control — all while using your existing Lifestyle speakers. Part 2  – No, You Can’t Str

As Bose prepares to discontinue the SoundTouch music streaming platform  on February 18, 2026 , many owners of the popular SoundTouch 10, 20, and 30 speakers  are asking what this change means — and what options they have moving forward. Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 What Will Stop Working After February 18, 2026, the SoundTouch app will no longer function , and with it: All music streaming services  accessed through the SoundTouch platform (Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music,

As part of Bose’s announcement regarding the end of the SoundTouch music streaming platform  effective February 18, 2026 , many Bose Lifestyle system owners have asked what this means for their home theater setup — especially those that include SoundTouch streaming capability. Here’s what you can expect: 🔹 What Will Stop Working On February 18, 2026, the SoundTouch app and streaming functions will no longer operate . Specifically: You will no longer be able to stream interne

As part of the Bose announcement regarding the end of the SoundTouch music streaming platform  effective February 18, 2026 , many users have asked what this means for their Bose SoundTouch amplifiers , models SA-4  and SA-5 . Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 What Will Stop Working After February 18, 2026, music streaming through the SoundTouch app will no longer function . That means: You won’t be able to stream music services such as Pandora, Spotify, or Amazon Music via the

As expected, many of our readers have reached out following our recent email about the end of the Bose SoundTouch music streaming platform . The most common reactions were, “They can’t do this!” — followed closely by the universal question: “What’s going to happen to my Bose SoundTouch products on February 18, 2026, and what are my options?” Here’s the short answer: On February 18, 2026 , Bose will no longer operate the SoundTouch platform . This applies to all SoundTouch-ena

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Absolutely! With a little planning, you can take your Sonos system from one home to another without losing your music services,...

We hear this one a lot lately—and it’s no surprise. Bose stopped making their popular Lifestyle systems nearly 10 years ago, and as these...