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The video addresses concerns for Sonos users with devices more than four years old, specifically focusing on recent communications from Sonos that may have caused confusion about the functionality of older equipment. The speaker reassures that older Sonos units, especially those made before late 2015, will not become obsolete by May but may not support future updates due to processing limitations. Users can continue using their current app without issues unless a streaming service changes its protocols. For those with mixed generations of equipment, the video suggests either using the old app for all devices, splitting the system, or taking advantage of Sonos's trade-in program, which offers a 30% discount on new gear. The video emphasizes the trade-in program as a beneficial and ongoing option, encouraging users to make inquiries for more information.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses an issue affecting Sonos users with equipment more than four years old. They explain that recent emails from Sonos might have been confusing or frustrating, but clarify that the situation isn’t as dire as it seems. The video aims to break down the changes and what users need to do. The speaker highlights Sonos’s long-standing reputation for supporting a wide range of streaming music services and their advanced software capabilities. However, they note that some older Sonos equipment, especially those made before late 2015, won’t have the processing power to support future updates. Despite initial concerns, the video assures that these units won’t become obsolete by May.
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In this segment, it’s explained that if you have older Sonos units, you can continue using them with the current app without any issues, as the app will recognize the older gear and not update in a way that could cause problems. However, if a streaming service changes its protocols, you may lose access to that service unless Sonos updates its app. For those with both older and newer Sonos gear, you can either continue using the old app for all devices or split your system and use two apps, which may be inconvenient. The best option suggested is to take advantage of Sonos’s trade-in program, offering a 30% discount on new gear, which could be quite beneficial, especially for users with older equipment. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to reach out with any questions and highlights the Sonos trade-in program as a generous offer without a time limit.