Sonos Connect Wireless Zoneplayer

Sonos Connect wireless ZonePlayer

If you have music on your computer/iPod/Android and have dreamed of playing your tunes in any room you choose without having to install wiring, the Sonos Connect ZonePlayer is for you.

This little box of 21st-century wireless streaming technology has revolutionized our enjoyment and access to music at home.

So, how does it work? Hook up your Sonos ZonePlayer to your router using a RJ45 patch cable, or if this is not convenient to buy the optional Sonos Bridge, connect to a spare line input on your hifi system, whiz the CD-ROM containing the setup software in your PC or Mac and then start to enjoy your music anywhere in the home you choose to place your Sonos Connect and hifi system.

The sound quality is superb. There are inputs available to connect sources, not on your networks such as a TV, or your PC headphone output, or even a CD or DVD player. Radio streaming is one of the best features of the unit allowing you to listen to BBC2 or any station in the UK or around the world - you can store your favourite stations at the touch of a button of course. Music streaming from Spotify, Napster (paid subscription of £10 per month) Deezer, last.fm are all available, so virtually any tune on the planet can be accessed.

You can add up to 32 zones in a single installation, making it suitable for the largest of properties, but if you have a more modest home, a single zone will convince you of its ability, and you will find yourself adding additional zones before too long!

Over the summer I added a zone in the garden with weatherproof speakers, it has proved to be a great way of relaxing outside and at parties. The Sonos system can easily be controlled straight from your iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android device or PC/MAC with a free app or an existing Sonos CR200 controller. The app also allows for streaming directly from iPhone/iPad and now Android devices.

A must for music lovers with their music collections stored on their PC, Mac or NAS drive and a fantastic way to share your music with the rest of the family. It is highly recommended.

Who is Sonos?

Sonos is a highly renowned American manufacturer of quality wifi multiroom audio solutions. Having been at the forefront of wireless multiroom technology for over a decade and a half, Sonos are famous for their intuitive control software, rich and engaging sound quality, robust build quality and their commitment to designing and engineering an innovative product that looks as good as it sounds. 

Here is an overview video on the Sonos Connect