Are you tired of relying solely on streaming services to play music on your Sonos system? Well, you’re in luck!
In this article, we’ll show you how to play your own music on Sonos using a variety of methods. Whether you want to upload your own tracks to online streaming services, add a music service directly to Sonos, use Airplay 2, or even play music from your Mac, PC, or NAS drive, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s dive in and start jamming to your favorite tunes on Sonos!
Uploading Own Music to Online Streaming Services
You can easily upload your own music collection to online streaming services and listen to it on Sonos. Some music streaming apps allow you to upload your own music, giving you the convenience of accessing your favorite tracks anytime.
Sonos supports various online streaming services like Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer, making it easy for you to stream your uploaded music. Additionally, you can also use Plex as a viable option to stream your own music on Sonos. Plex can handle over 65,000 songs with the help of a Mac, PC, or NAS drive.
With Sonos, you have the freedom to enjoy your personal music library alongside popular streaming services, all from the comfort of your Sonos speakers.
Adding a Music Service to Sonos
To add a music service to Sonos, simply go to the app settings and select ‘Add a service.’ The process is straightforward, whether you’re using the Sonos app on your iOS or Android device, or on your Mac or PC.
On your iOS or Android device, open the Sonos app settings and select ‘Add a service.’ From there, you can choose the music service you want to add.
If you’re using a Mac or PC, open the Sonos app, go to ‘Select a Music Source,’ click on ‘Add music services,’ and select your preferred music service.
Sonos supports a variety of music services, so you can easily add multiple accounts if needed. Enjoy listening to your favorite music on Sonos with your chosen music service.
Using Airplay 2
Enable Airplay on your compatible speaker and add it to the list of Airplay devices to play music from your iOS devices on Sonos.
Airplay 2 allows you to effortlessly stream your own music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more from your iPhone or iPad to your Sonos speakers.
Simply ensure that your Sonos speaker is compatible with Airplay 2, such as Sonos One, Move, Beam, or Arc. To use Airplay 2, make sure your iOS device is running on iOS 11 or higher (or iPadOS 13 or higher for iPad).
Once enabled, you can easily select your Sonos speaker as the playback device within the Airplay menu on your iOS device.
Enjoy your personal music collection on Sonos with the convenience of Airplay 2.
Using Mac, PC, or NAS Drive
Using your Mac, PC, or NAS drive, you can easily share your music collection with Sonos and browse your library within the Sonos app to play it on your speakers.
With the Sonos app for Mac and PC, you can seamlessly connect your music library to Sonos. Just make sure to keep your system turned on while playing music from your Mac, PC, or NAS drive.
If you have a NAS drive, remember to keep it turned on so that Sonos can access your music library.
Once your music collection is added to the Sonos app, you can effortlessly browse through your songs, albums, and playlists, and play them on your Sonos speakers with just a few taps.
Enjoy the convenience of accessing your own music collection and playing it on your Sonos system with ease.
Adding Music Library to Sonos
Once you download the Sonos app on your system, adding your music library is a simple process.
Open the app and go to the Manage menu. From there, select Music library settings.
You will see an Add or (+) icon, click on it. Choose the appropriate location of your music library and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
It’s important to note that for Sonos app compatibility, your Windows PC should have Windows 7 or higher, and your Mac should have macOS 10.11 or higher.
Once your music library is added, you can easily browse and play your own music on Sonos speakers.
Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of having your entire music collection at your fingertips.
Playing Your Own Music on Sonos
Now that you’ve added your music library to Sonos, it’s time to start playing your own music. Using the Sonos app on your system, you can easily browse through your music collection and select the songs you want to play.
Just open the app, go to the Manage menu, and select Music library settings. From there, you can navigate through your music library and choose the songs or albums you want to listen to.
Once you’ve made your selection, simply hit the play button, and your music will start playing on your Sonos speakers. It’s as easy as that!
Enjoy the freedom of playing your own music on Sonos and immerse yourself in your favorite tunes whenever you want.