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Why the BBC doesn't sort out proper Sonos support is beyond me.
Am not sure the BBC are to blame for this. I read something suggesting they require certain usage stats, which might prevent it being added to Sonos as a service.
However, that wouldn't be an issue if the Sounds app (like or loathe) could stream directly to the Sonos. Feels to me like it's Google preventing this, presumably because they have competing hardware. It's definitely not a technical limitation because the current Play Music app will connect to the Sonos via the 'cast' button. Unfortunately that's being killed, and its replacement - YouTube Music - doesn't do likewise.
The BBC's website also helpfully explains how to get Sounds to work with Sonos via Airplay on iOS.
Brun
TuneIn and Sonos Radio have the full gamut of live stations between them.
The real arse is the inability to use the (already hateful) BBC Sounds service to play catch-up stuff on Sonos.
You can do it by either a) using Apple AirPlay or b) using a line in of some sort (e.g. a Chromecast). I do the latter, but that is not an option for your Play One.
It's still a bloody faff though, as I have to use two apps to listen to a BBC Sounds show.
Why the BBC doesn't sort out proper Sonos support is beyond me.