Can I use ±«Óãtv Sounds with my Sonos device?

We have released a version of ±«Óãtv Sounds on the Sonos platform,Ìýmeaning you’ll be able to listen on your Sonos device via the Sonos S2 controller app.

This means thatÌýboth iOS and AndroidÌýusers can now get a full, personalised ±«Óãtv Sounds experience on their Sonos speakers.

To enable ±«Óãtv Sounds on Sonos, open the Sonos app on your device, then:

  • Tap on 'Settings'
  • Tap on 'Services and Voice'
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap on 'Add a service'
  • Scroll until you find ±«Óãtv Sounds and tap 'Add'
  • Connect your ±«Óãtv account with your Sonos account
  • That's it!

If you need help or more information on registering and using a ±«Óãtv account, have a look here: Creating & Using a ±«Óãtv account

With the ±«Óãtv Sounds experience on Sonos, you can:

  • Listen liveÌýto all our radio stations, including all local stations in high quality streamingÌýaudio
  • Quickly accessÌýMy Sounds, including the latest episodes from shows, podcasts and music mixes that you have subscribed to on Sounds
  • Continue ListeningÌýto shows, podcasts and music mixes that you started listening to on any device
  • Browse the latest music mixes and podcasts
  • Enjoy personalised recommendations
  • Browse categories
  • Search for ±«Óãtv content usingÌýSonos search
  • 'Star' (favourite) certain elements so they appear on yourÌýMy SonosÌýhomescreenÌý(for example,ÌýListen Live, Continue Listening, Recommended For You)

You can also use Sonos on desktop by installing theÌýSonos desktop application. Choose 'Select a Music Source,' then 'AddÌýMusic Services' to findÌý±«Óãtv Sounds.Ìý


At the moment, ±«Óãtv Sounds is available on the Sonos controller app within the UK only.


If you are in the UK and unable to find the ±«Óãtv Sounds service on the Sonos app, your account may not be registered to the UK. You can find out how to check this on the .Ìý

We'd love to hear your views on ±«Óãtv Sounds on Sonos. To share your feedback with us,Ìýplease get in touch using theÌýContact usÌýlink below, selecting Comment > Smart speaker > Sonos. You can also tweet using the hashtag #bbcsoundssonos