# SonosTube - Player for Sonos

> Play Video via Sonos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/frontier.sonostube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/frontier.sonostube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `frontier.sonostube`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Frontier App Limited
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 478,332
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (3,566 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-30
- **First published:** 2020-01-19
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=frontier.sonostube)
- **Website:** [https://frontierapp.com/sonostube](https://frontierapp.com/sonostube)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://frontierapp.com/privacy-policy](https://frontierapp.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**SonosTube** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to stream videos directly to your Sonos speakers. Whether you're playing local videos or streaming from cloud platforms like Dropbox, SonosTube ensures a seamless high-quality audio experience while watching your favorite videos.

**Key Features:**
- Stream videos via Sonos speakers with support for Chromecast.
- Create and manage video libraries and playlists.
- Share video libraries through Dropbox.
- Utilize playback queues and set various playback orders.
- Manage playback histories efficiently.
- Customize your listening with Sonos EQ adjustments.
- Group multiple Sonos speakers and switch between different Sonos systems.
- Enjoy dark mode and set sleep timers for convenience.

Please note, SonosTube doesn't host or cache any video content; it's a streaming interface to enhance your Sonos audio experience. For support or feedback, contact support@FrontierApp.com.

## Rankings

- #102,571 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `frontier.sonostube.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Overall, the app shows potential for Sonos users with strong audio, easy setup, and ad-free YouTube benefits. However, pervasive license restoration problems, paywall frustrations, streaming reliability issues, and slow support dominate the feedback, leading to dissatisfaction even among users who like the core functionality.

### Pros

- Works with Sonos systems and serves as a solid alternative to the official Sonos app.
- Easy to set up with zero effort to get the app running.
- Ad-free YouTube experience is a strong selling point.
- Perceived good value as a cheaper alternative to the manufacturer's app.
- In some cases, support helped restore ownership (redeem code), improving ownership continuity.

### Cons

- Lifetime license restoration across devices frequently fails; purchases can't be restored and support is often unresponsive.
- Paywall/buy-to-use model gates core features; many reviewers feel misled about a lifetime license.
- Video playback issues: videos buffer or fail to play, including live streams.
- Poor or non-responsive customer support for license and restore requests.
- Bugs like playlist edits not being saved or moves not preserved.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/frontier.sonostube)