Sonos MCP Server allows users to discover Sonos devices, control playback, retrieve device states, and manage queues through MCP tools, facilitating seamless home audio system management.
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Apr 07 2025
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What is Sonos MCP Server?
This project provides a comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Sonos devices, enabling users to automate and control their Sonos audio network. It supports discovering devices on the network, controlling playback functions like play, pause, stop, and skip, and retrieving real-time device status information. The server also manages playback queues and modes, and exposes functionalities through various MCP tools. Suitable for smart home setups, developers, and automation enthusiasts, it simplifies integrating Sonos devices into custom control systems. It requires Python 3.7+ and can be run locally or integrated with other automation platforms, supporting both development and production environments.
Who will use Sonos MCP Server?
- Home automation enthusiasts
- Developers integrating Sonos into apps
- Smart home system users
- AV system integrators
- DIY home audio hobbyists
How to use the Sonos MCP Server?
- Step 1: Clone the repository from GitHub.
- Step 2: Install dependencies using `uv sync`.
- Step 3: Run the server using `uv run mcp run server.py` for standard operation.
- Step 4: For SSE with Supergateway, use `npx -y supergateway --port 8000 --stdio "uv run mcp run server.py"`.
- Step 5: Use MCP tools like `get_all_device_states`, `now_playing`, or `volume` to control and monitor Sonos devices.
Sonos MCP Server's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- Discover Sonos devices
- Control playback (play, pause, stop, skip)
- Retrieve device states
- Manage playback queues
- Adjust device volume and modes
- Expose control functionalities via MCP tools
The Benefits
- Simplifies managing multiple Sonos devices
- Automates playback and device control
- Provides real-time device status updates
- Eases integration with home automation systems
- Supports development and debugging with MCP inspector
Sonos MCP Server's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Home audio system automation
- Custom smart home control dashboards
- Multi-room audio management
- Integration with home automation platforms like Home Assistant
- Remote management and control of Sonos devices