How to Play Amazon Music on Sonos [4 Ways]

Way 1. How to Add Amazon Music to Sonos by Sonos App

The most straightforward way to use Amazon Music with Sonos speakers is through the Sonos app. With the Sonos app, you can easily connect your Amazon Music account to your Sonos speakers. Now, follow the steps below to get Amazon Music on Sonos.

For mobile:

Step 1. Launch the Sonos app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Tap on the 'Settings' tab and then choose 'Services' > 'Add a Service'.

Step 3. Select 'Amazon Music' and then tap on 'Add to Sonos'. Then you can enter your Amazon Music account information.

For desktop:

Step 1. Open the Sonos app on your PC or Mac.

Step 2. Click on 'Select a Music Source' and then choose 'Add Music Services'.

Step 3. Select 'Amazon Music' and then follow the instructions to add Amazon Music to Sonos.

Way 2. How to Play Amazon Music on Sonos by AirPlay

If you want to stream HD or Ultra UD Amazon Music on your Sonos speakers, you can use AirPlay rather than the Sonos app. But note that your Sonos speaker should have the capability to deliver the CD-quality audio.

For iPhone:

Step 1. Open the Amazon Music app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Start playing the music you want to enjoy on Sonos.

Step 3. Open the 'Control Center' and then tap on the 'AirPlay' icon.

Step 4. Select your Sonos speaker from the available list, and you'll see Amazon Music streaming to your Sonos.

For Mac:

Step 1. Launch Amazon Music on your Mac and start playing a playlist or album.

Step 2. Open the Mac 'Menu' > 'System Perferences' and choose 'Sound'.

Step 3. Then choose the 'Output' tab and you can select your Sonos speaker to start streaming Amazon Music.

Way 3. How to Connect Amazon Music to Sonos by Casting

If you are using an Android or Windows device, you can use the casting method to play Amazon Music on Sonos. You can follow the tutorial below.

For Android:

Step 1. Launch the Amazon Music app on your Android device.

Step 2. Play the music you wish to listen to on your Sonos speaker.

Step 3. Back to the 'Home' screen and then tap on the 'Casting' icon at the top right.

Step 4. Choose your Sonos speaker and start playing Amazon Music with Sonos.

For Windows:

Step 1. Open Amazon Music and start playing a song, playlist, album, or others.

Step 2. Click on 'Settings' at the top right and then select 'Cast'.

Step 3. Select your Sonos speaker from the list and click 'OK' to start streaming Amazon Music to Sonos.

Way 4. How to Play Amazon Music on Sonos without a Subscription

Playing Amazon Music on Sonos without a subscription is entirely possible, and it's a great way to bypass the limitations of streaming, such as regional restrictions or the need for a paid plan. The key is to add your Amazon Music as a local library, and for this, you'll need to convert your Amazon Music tracks first.

DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is the perfect tool for this task. It's a powerful and reliable software that allows you to download music from any Amazon Music account, including Free, Prime, and Unlimited, and convert it to a common format compatible with Sonos, such as MP3, FLAC, or WAV.

After conversion, you can enjoy your favorite Amazon Music songs on your Sonos speakers anytime, anywhere, without an active subscription, all while preserving the original lossless audio quality and full ID3 tags.

Step 1Set output preferences for Amazon Sonos

Sonos supports MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and more common audio formats. So, you can choose an output format among them to export Amazon Music. If you want lossless audio quality, choose to convert Amazon Music to FLAC. To do that, click on the 'Menu' icon at the top right and choose 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' to set the audio format and other parameters.

Step 2Add Amazon Music tracks to play on Sonos

Open the integrated Amazon Music downloader by clicking the 'Amazon Music' icon. Now, you can browse your Amazon Music library and find favorite songs you'd like to play on Sonos. Tap the 'Add' > 'Add to List' button to import them to conversion list.

Step 3Convert and download Amazon Music files for Sonos

Click the 'Convert' button to start the 15X conversion process. When it is finished, you can locate the offline Amazon Music files by clicking the 'Converted' list. These Amazon Music files can be listened freely or moved to your Sonos speaker or other devices.

Step 4Add Amazon Music to Sonos

Locate the converted Amazon Music tracks on your computer. Then open the Sonos app and click on 'Manage' > 'Music Library Settings' > 'Add' > 'My Music Folder'. Select the converted Amazon Music files and add them to Sonos. Once added, you can play Amazon Music on Sonos without a subscription, without limits.

How to Fix Sonos Amazon Music Not Working

Many users have reported issues with Amazon Music not working on Sonos. For example, Sonos Amazon Music skips, Amazon Music won't play on Sonos, etc. No matter what issue you're having with Amazon Music Sonos, here are some tips to fix it.

• Check your Amazon Music subscription. You can delete and re-add your Amazon Music account to Sonos to resolve this issue.
• Check your country/region. Amazon Music is only available on Sonos in select countries. To check availability in your country, click here.
• Contact Sonos customer service. You can open the Sonos app and tap Settings > Support > Submit Diagnosis.
• Make sure the Amazon Music app and your Sonos system are up to date.
• Make sure your Sonos app and Sonos speaker are connected to the same internet connection.
• Make sure you have the volume on your Sonos speaker turned up.
• Use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder to use Amazon Music on Sonos without issues.

In Summary

You now know how to play Amazon Music on Sonos using four methods. The most straightforward way is to use the Sonos app to connect your Amazon Music account. But it sometimes has problems. So, the best way is to use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder. It enables you to offline streaming, whether you have an Amazon Music subscription or not. Even better, you don't have to worry about Amazon Music Sonos not being available in your country.