AudioBridge runs in the background on your computer and creates an AirPlay device for each Sonos speaker group on the same network. Choose which speakers to AirPlay-enable, give them a custom name, and start listening to any audio you want. Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, podcasts, music blogs, you name it.
While I bought the product immediately, it is more to support the author to improve the product. I listen to my Sonos a lot but I don't necessarily keep my MacBook Pro on all the time. That dependency needs to go. I do hope this continues to work. Apple is quick to change protocols and kill interesting products like this.
Pros:
It provides a simple method for Airplay to Sonos
Cons:
A Windows version or better still something that can run on a router or the Sonos Bridge.
Hi Kishore, thanks for the feedback! If you are technically inclined and have a bit of patience, I recommend running AirConnect (https://github.com/philippe44/Ai...). It's a headless service that runs on multiple platforms including Linux, and can be installed on a Raspberry Pi or some routers.
AudioBridge is meant to be a click-and-forget option for people not running Linux or who don't want to fiddle with a command line service.
Sonos is working on adding AirPlay 2 support in 2018 so hopefully that provides an even easier option, although it's possible it will only be supported on newer speakers.
@john_hurliman Thanks. I do have a Raspberry PI running AirConnect ;-) I really like the deployment of Audio Bridge as it is really simple to use. Just that I would need to leave my MacBook on all the time. Super work!
Bought! It's running on my home mac server. Be aware: you need to run it on a Mac in order to work. So if you have a server or a computer running at all times, this is amazing!
Was my fave app for a year and turned all sorts of people into fans. But it STOPPED working and I’ve been advised ALL support is discontinued. Low blow.
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While I bought the product immediately, it is more to support the author to improve the product. I listen to my Sonos a lot but I don't necessarily keep my MacBook Pro on all the time. That dependency needs to go. I do hope this continues to work. Apple is quick to change protocols and kill interesting products like this.
Pros:It provides a simple method for Airplay to Sonos
Cons:A Windows version or better still something that can run on a router or the Sonos Bridge.
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