How do I connect my iPhone to Sonos for playing iTunes music?
Are you tired of having to switch between different music apps on your Sonos device? Do you want to learn how to play your iTunes music library on your Sonos speaker straight from your iPhone? Look no further! We’ve got all the information you need to get started.
Step 1: Connect your Sonos and iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network
The first thing you have to do is make sure that both your Sonos device and your iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is crucial as it allows for seamless communication between the two devices.
Step 2: Add your iTunes Library to Sonos
The next step is to add your iTunes music library to your Sonos system. To do this, you have to use the Sonos app. Open the app and navigate to “Settings”. From there, select “Manage Music Library” and choose “Add Music Library”. You’ll be prompted to select the location of your music library, which should be your iTunes folder. Once you’ve selected your folder, Sonos will start indexing your library. This might take a few minutes depending on the size of your library.
Step 3: Connect your iPhone to Sonos using AirPlay 2
Now that you’ve added your iTunes library to Sonos, you can easily play music on your Sonos speaker using AirPlay 2 from your iPhone. AirPlay 2 allows you to stream audio straight from your iPhone to your Sonos speaker. To start, make sure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Sonos device. Open the Control Center on your iPhone by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the “AirPlay” icon and select your Sonos device from the list of available devices. This will connect your iPhone to your Sonos speaker.
Step 4: Play your iTunes music on Sonos from your iPhone
Once your iPhone is connected to your Sonos speaker using AirPlay 2, you can start playing music from your iTunes library. Open the Music app on your iPhone and select a song from your library. Tap the “AirPlay” icon in the Music app and select your Sonos device. This will start playing the song on your Sonos speaker. You can also control playback using the Sonos app by selecting your device and then adjusting the volume as necessary.
And that’s it! By following these simple steps, you can easily play your iTunes music library on your Sonos speaker straight from your iPhone. Enjoy your music in high fidelity by using Sonos!