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		aksss on Jan 13, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sonos CEO steps down after app update debacle EEVBlog had a video about mod'ing a dumpster-found Sonos Play 5 into a cloud-free working system. EDIT: Whoops, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIk-4ItQ70 They (Sonos) basically willfully attempted to brick their consumer devices, and since many sonos customers were prosumer enthusiasts but not technical (hw or sw) it really did signal EOL for the products. Bananas. I still have a my Play1/3/5 infrastructure operating through Home Assistant and AirBridge that turns them into Airplay devices. It's not perfect but still gives them utility. Considering how much they f'n cost..

schappim on Jan 13, 2025 [–]

Perfect! It turns out this was a Sonos Play 5 too[1], although mine is seems to be a newer Model S100!

Funnily enough, I own an electronics company and Dave is just down the road :-)

[1] https://files.littlebird.com.au/pb-BfEVPbWlDe-hkxfK0.png

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