I recently upgraded to Yosemite on my iMac. I have been running Sonos for a couple years and have had problems from time to time. After Yosemite, I went through the usual procedures of naming the music library, etc, to get a message that 'Rae's-Imac refused to let Sonos connect to it.' What do I need to do? Where do I go to tell my imac to let sonos connect? I put the music directory path in file sharing but should sonos be listed as a user? And I changed Security to allow apps from anywhere. Please help.

1. Sonos Music Library Settings
2. Sonos Can't Add Music Library

I am trying to add it through the Sonos main menu following the app's instructions (Manage Music Library Settings Add). When I select my Music folder (where iTunes, my principal music library lives), I get the message: Sonos was unable to add the Music folder. Reason: Access to the shared folder MYCOMPUTERNAME Music is denied.

Reason: The computer is not respondingMusic by Otis McDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwQDenTgw8&t=25s. Open the Sonos Music Controller App for Desktop. Once the app has finished downloading, find it by searching for it in the Start Menu or in your Applications folder and double click to open it. 6 Choose to either set up a new system or connect to an existing one. If the computer or NAS drive is powered off or asleep, Sonos will not be able to reach the files in your music library. If your music is being interrupted because your computer is falling asleep, you can adjust its sleep settings in Control Panel Power Options (Windows) or System Preferences Energy Saver (macOS). Configure your firewall. If your computer is running security software with a firewall, it may be blocking the ability to share music. But still cannot play any music on my computer. 'unable to connect' SO. Found some instructions on the MAC site for music sharing: Turn on Music Sharing Open iTunes. Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose iTunes Preferences. Click the Sharing tab. Select 'Share my library on my local network.'

How to play YouTube Music on your Sonos speakers. Now that you've got YouTube Music set up on your Sonos speaker, here's how you play it. In the Sonos app, tap on a category that you want to play on YouTube Music. YouTube Music offers Recommended, New releases, Top charts, Library, and Your Mixtape sections. (though I believe it was able to previously) Note: the same tune on the Macbook pro can play on the computer's speakers via itunes but not using the sonos ap. FYI I tried adding a song to sonos favorites but 'unable' Now the sonos ap on the MAC sees all 4 speakers. But still cannot play any music on my computer. 'unable to connect' SO.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Nov 2, 2014 12:38 PM

Hi JBCinSD,

I understand you would like to play your iTunes Library playlists through your Sonos system. I found this resource from Sonos that explains how to do it.

Sonos makes it easy to stream your music library from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your network throughout your home. Add your music from up to 16 different computers in a matter of minutes.

While it's possible to add your music library using a mobile controller, it's best to use a Mac or Windows computer as it will automatically adjust the necessary settings. The following instructions apply to the Sonos Desktop Controller App for Mac or PC.

Before you begin, make sure you download the Sonos Desktop Controller App for Mac or PC and install it on the computer that contains your music library files.

Adding your music library using a desktop controller

1. From the “Manage” menu, select “Music Library Settings”.
2. Click + (plus) on a Mac, or “Add” if you are using a PC.
3. If you use iTunes or are not sure where your music is stored, leave “In My Music folder” selected. If your music is located outside of the My Music folder, select the appropriate option.
4. Type in your computer's password if prompted and follow the on-screen instructions to complete adding your music library. Depending on the size of your music library it may take up to 15 minutes to index.

Updating the music library index

Whenever you make changes to your music library, such as adding and removing tracks, creating new playlists, or adjusting album artwork, you will need to update the music index on Sonos before these changes will show up in the Sonos controller.

Sonos Controller App for iOS or Android:

1. Touch “Manage Music Library” under “Settings”.
2. Then select “Update Music Index Now”.
3. Touch “Scan Now” to confirm.

Sonos Desktop Controller App for Mac or PC:

1. From the “Manage” menu, click “Update Music Library Now”.
2. Click “Yes” to confirm.

Updating the music index may take several minutes to complete.

You mentioned Apple Music in your question above, but didn't state whether or not you had a subscription to the service. If you do, this resource explains how to use Sonos with your Apple Music Membership:

Sonos Music Library Settings

Cheers!

Sonos Can't Add Music Library

Apr 10, 2016 7:01 AM