(Pocket-lint) - Sonos has released the over-the-air software update that allows users to play music directly from the Spotify app, rather than just through the Sonos app.

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Until now, Sonos users were required to sign into their Spotify Premium account via the Sonos app in order to search for songs, albums or their Spotify playlists and play them through their Sonos speakers.

The new update means that while Sonos users can still use the Sonos app, they will also be able to use the Spotify app itself to stream music to any or all of their Sonos speakers.

Here's how to control Sonos through Spotify.

Setting up Sonos and Spotify

To enable your Sonos speakers to appear on the Spotify app, you'll need to follow the instructions below.

Open the Sonos app
Click on the three lines in the top left of the app, which is the main menu
Update your Sonos system to the latest software
You'll be prompted to 'Set up Sonos Account'
Type in the full email address associated with your Sonos account (it gives you a hint)
Open the email and set a new password
Sign into your Sonos Account in the Sonos app when prompted
Go back into the main menu within the Sonos app
Click on Control Sonos from Spotify and turn it on
Open the Spotify app and you'll see your Sonos speakers listed in the Devices Available tab. If they aren't individually listed, it might be because they are grouped.

Play a song/album/playlist on Sonos through Spotify

To play a song, album or playlist on one of your Sonos speakers through Spotify, follow the instructions below.

Open the Spotify app
Open the song, playlist or album you want to play
Tap on Devices Available at the bottom of the screen
Tap on the Sonos speaker you want to play the song, album or playlist on

Grouping/Ungrouping Sonos speakers through Spotify

You won't be able to group Sonos speakers through the Spotify app directly as this requires intervention from the Sonos app. The option is there if you click on the three dots next to each Sonos speaker in the Devices Available list though, it just takes you to the Sonos app.

Once you've grouped the speakers you want to group within the Sonos app and pressed 'Done', you'll be transferred back to the Spotify app automatically. From here, you'll then be able to control the overall volume of the group of speakers, but not the individual speakers within the group.

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To ungroup speakers, the same instructions apply and again, you'll be automatically transferred between the Sonos app and the Spotify app.

This Sonos update also brought Trueplay tuning to the Playbar. You can read more about Sonos Trueplay, what it is and how to do it in our separate features.

As announced earlier in the year, Sonos has rolled out new features focused on Spotify integration. Assuming you use Sonos speakers in your home, you can now use the Spotify app to control them directly. It’s a nifty function, but it’s launching in beta, meaning it’s still a little rough around the edges and signing up can be a little confusing.

You’ll sign up for the beta through the Sonos iOS or Android app. Tap “Settings” and then head into the “Advanced Settings” submenu. From there, select the “Beta Program” option and then hit the “Join Beta Program” button that pops up.

Once that’s done, you’ll be ready to control your Sonos speakers through your Spotify app. This feature is only available to Spotify Premium users, so you’ll need to shell out for a subscription fee if you haven’t already. Using the Spotify app, you can send whatever song you’re playing to any of your Sono speakers, letting your music follow you through the house without a bunch of app switching.

When you’re on the Now Playing page in the Spotify app, you’ll see the speaker you’re currently listening on listed below the play controls. Simply tap that to summon a menu that shows available speakers. From this page, you’ll be able to switch to another speaker without jumping over to the Sonos app.

You can also use the Spotify app to group speakers and play music through the entire house. One of the coolest aspects of this functionality is that it allows your friends to play their music over your speaker system through their own Spotify app. There’s no need for them to download the Sonos app either, which makes it relatively easy for your friends to join your music party.

It should be noted that this functionality also works when you’re not connected to WiFi. While this feature might not have many uses, there are a couple of instances where it could come in handy. For instance, you can use this function to ensure that you have music playing the second you walk in the door. If you’re the type to play tricks on family members, we can see it having a few applications there as well.

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There’s no word just yet on when this Spotify feature will move out of beta, but it seems close to final as it is. That could mean a relatively quick shift into a full release, assuming testers don’t uncover a bunch of bugs while it’s in beta. If you have a set of Sonos speakers and you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber, give this functionality a spin for yourself.

Setting up Sonos and Spotify

Play a song/album/playlist on Sonos through Spotify

Grouping/Ungrouping Sonos speakers through Spotify

Sonos App Spotify

Add Spotify To Sonos

Sonos Integrated App Spotify Playlists

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