How to Stream to Sonos without a line in

[Zipgear]

A novice here, I would like to stream to a Sonos system ( using Wiim Pro plus ) without using a line in until I add era speakers .
I currently have Sonos Arc, ones, beam gen2.
Eventually l'll secure an Era 300 or two to use the line in. Can you please advise me if the setup to accomplish this? Currently using Apple Music. Will switch back to Amazon or Tidal, maybe Spotify soon. Thanks!

 

[Skull]

Sorry but you need a line in to connect WiiM devices into the Sonos system

 

[Burnside]

Sorry but you need a line in to connect WiiM devices into the Sonos system

Wouldn’t the upcoming DLNA cast feature be of use here?

 

[Skull]

Wouldn’t the upcoming DLNA cast feature be of use here?

Unknown as I have never tried it plus the state of the Sonos App maybe an issue after the update as it kinda borked local libraries
But someone else may know more about it

 

[amazonka11]

No worries, it's totally doable! Wiim Pro plus works great with Sonos, so you don't need to worry about line-in, at least not yet. Just configure everything through the Sonos app. You should find an option to add a new device there. Once you add Wiim Pro plus, you'll be able to stream music from Apple Music directly to your Sonos devices.
Once you get the Era, then you can think about that line-in, but for now, you don't need it. And as for switching to another streaming platform, Sonos supports most popular services, so you shouldn't have any issues with that.

 

[Burnside]

No worries, it's totally doable! Wiim Pro plus works great with Sonos, so you don't need to worry about line-in, at least not yet. Just configure everything through the Sonos app. You should find an option to add a new device there. Once you add Wiim Pro plus, you'll be able to stream music from Apple Music directly to your Sonos devices.
Once you get the Era, then you can think about that line-in, but for now, you don't need it. And as for switching to another streaming platform, Sonos supports most popular services, so you shouldn't have any issues with that.

what do you mean by adding a device like the Pro Plus? What type of device does the Sonos app see it as?

You can use AirPlay from your phone to send Apple Music to the Pro Plus and I believe Sonos, but I don’t think that’s what you’re suggesting, nor what the OP is asking

 

[simbun]

Just configure everything through the Sonos app. You should find an option to add a new device there. Once you add Wiim Pro plus, you'll be able to stream music from Apple Music directly to your Sonos devices.

What? Unless the Sonos app has changed that much that it's now compatible with third party UPnP renderers, I think you're mistaken.

DLNA Cast should work with Sonos, but remember it's used instead of its digital/analogue out.

 

[Skull]

Just checked in my Sonos App no way to add WiiM devices but if I go to add a device it wants to update my system as I am on the old version which works not prepared to do that
I have a line in on my 5s which does work and means I don’t need to use the Sonos App anymore

 

[Burnside]

Just checked in my Sonos App no way to add WiiM devices but if I go to add a device it wants to update my system as I am on the old version which works not prepared to do that
I have a line in on my 5s which does work and means I don’t need to use the Sonos App anymore

As I suspected re adding a WiiM device via the Sonos app. @amazonka11 - please provide more details on what you say is possible.

 

[Skull]

My Sonos devices show in the WiiM app as servers or incoming sources see below

 

[slartibartfast]

what do you mean by adding a device like the Pro Plus? What type of device does the Sonos app see it as?

You can use AirPlay from your phone to send Apple Music to the Pro Plus and I believe Sonos, but I don’t think that’s what you’re suggesting, nor what the OP is asking

Yet another first post sounding like a bot

 

[Burnside]

My Sonos devices show in the WiiM app as servers or incoming sources see below
View attachment 12763

As media servers? What happens if you select one?

 

[Burnside]

Yet another first post sounding like a bot

Now that you say that, I think you’re correct. ChatGPT etc are currently next to useless in my opinion and not to be relied on. What are the chances we’ll get a sensible response to my query? Such posts should be banned/discouraged as they only spread misinformation…

 

[slartibartfast]

Now that you say that, I think you’re correct. ChatGPT etc are currently next to useless in my opinion and not to be relied on. What are the chances we’ll get a sensible response to my query? Such posts should be banned/discouraged as they only spread misinformation…

I have reported a couple before.

 

[Skull]

As media servers? What happens if you select one?

Not much
They have folder structures which are empty I have a shot below

 

[jfbuk]

Unknown as I have never tried it plus the state of the Sonos App maybe an issue after the update as it kinda borked local libraries
But someone else may know more about it

The Sonos app is not necessarily relevant as you are just looking to send audio to the Sonos speaker as an end point.
You would manage playback from your library from the WHA.
My Sonos One speaker does show up as an option with the DLNA cast beta but have not tested it

 

[Skull]

The Sonos app is not necessarily relevant as you are just looking to send audio to the Sonos speaker as an end point.
You would manage playback from your library from the WHA.
My Sonos One speaker does show up as an option with the DLNA cast beta but have not tested it

I am guessing WHA is windows
I do not have a pc or run a dlna server just a hard drive plugged into my ultra
And I would not bother doing what you say as I am slowly getting rid of my Sonos gear my answers were directed at the original poster and his question
But thanks for your reply

 

[jfbuk]

WHA = Wiim Home App

 

[Skull]

WHA = Wiim Home App

Ah ok same response really not interested in dlna server as my collection is small
Hopefully someone will benefit from this thread

 

[Zipgear]

All, thanks for your input , it looks like the line in is my only option with Sonos direct streaming .