Sonos Controller (CR200)
The Sonos Controller gives you instant, wireless access to all your music and all your rooms at the touch of a finger. The full-color VGA display, ultra-responsive touch screen and dedicated buttons make it a joy to use. And it's 100% dedicated to multi-room music control — pick it up or touch the screen and it's ready to go. With the Controller in hand you can quickly find and play music from your personal music library, Internet radio and the most popular online music services. Browse through albums and stations with a flick of a finger or search for your favorites by typing on the on-screen keyboard. Then, simply touch to play. You can play the same song in every room or different songs in different rooms with ease.
SonosNet ensures that every Controller works wirelessly, all over the house, so you don't have to run back and forth to your computer. Instead, you can choose exactly what to play and where to play it from anywhere — sitting on the couch or cooking in the kitchen. Controllers aren't tied to a specific ZonePlayer, so you can use any Controller to control the music — and the volume — in all your rooms. And there's practically no limit to how many Controllers you can have — one for every room, floor or music lover in your house. The Sonos Controller also includes a Charging Cradle so it's always powered up and easy to find.
Wireless, multi-room control from the palm of your hand
Control all your music and all your ZonePlayers from the palm of your hand. Control of your music is not tied to the room where you're listening so you can control what's playing in every room in your house from anywhere in the house.
Quickly find and play the music you love with touch screen simplicity
When it comes to scrolling through music libraries, searching for songs, viewing album art, choosing zones, and more, the Sonos Controller's touch screen display makes it all incredibly easy…and fun. Just pick a room, pick a song and touch play.
Instant access to endless music
Sonos liberates the music on your computer and the Internet so you can play it all over the house. With the touch of a finger you can find and play songs from your personal music library stored on your computer, plus thousands of free Internet radio stations. And Sonos works seamlessly with the most popular music services so you can stream millions of songs and stations from the Internet to the rooms of your choice.
100% dedicated to multi-room music control
The Sonos Controller is focused on one thing and one thing only — controlling your Sonos system. Everything is designed to make choosing your rooms and playing your music super fast and easy. Dedicated Mute, Volume and Zones buttons are shortcuts to the things you do most. The Controller responds instantly — simply pick it up or touch the screen and you're ready to take control. And the high-capacity battery lasts an incredibly long time so you won't have to recharge in the middle of a party.
New features and music services with automatic updates
Unlike most other consumer electronic products, the Controller and the entire Sonos system keep getting better even after you buy it. With free automatic software updates you'll always have the newest features and music services to enjoy. Just register your system and Sonos will automatically notify you when software updates are available. Simply touch a button and your system updates itself.
| Wireless, multi-room control from the palm of your hand | |
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| Integrated, multi-room control | Control what music is playing in every room in your house, from anywhere in your house. Sonos Controllers aren&t tied to a specific ZonePlayer, so you can use any Controller to control the music and the volume in all your rooms. Everything about the Controller 200 — from the touch screen display to the dedicated buttons — is carefully designed to make finding and playing your music a snap. |
| Multi-room playback options | Wirelessly play the same song in every room of the house — perfectly synchronized. Or, mix it up and play different songs in different rooms. |
| See what&s playing anywhere in your house | The Now Playing screen gives you a detailed view of what&s playing, complete with full-color album art, elapsed time of a song and more. Press the Zones button to see an overview of what&s playing in each room of the house. Group your zones together or play different songs in different rooms — without interrupting music playback. |
| Volume control — for every room | Change the volume in one room or many rooms, all from the same screen. If music is playing in multiple rooms, just slide your finger across the screen to set the perfect level in every single room. |
| SonosNet wireless mesh network | Enjoy the best wireless performance of any networked music product on the market, thanks to SonosNet, our secure AES encrypted wireless mesh network. SonosNet extends the range of the Controller 200 and avoids sources of wireless interference by communicating with the closest ZonePlayer, rather than through one distant access point like most other wireless solutions. The Controller 200 also has multiple antennas to provide great wireless performance. |
| Quickly find and play the music you love with touch screen simplicity | |
| Get in touch with your music | Scroll through your music library and radio stations with a flick of your finger. View album art while browsing. Play, pause, skip or rewind with a simple touch. All thanks to the high-quality, fast-responding, capacitive glass touch screen. |
| Search | Instantly find an artist, song, radio station, or radio show by typing on the on-screen keyboard. Matches appear as you type, so you can start playing your music super fast. |
| Power scroll | Browse through long lists in your music library alphabetically so you can quickly find your favorites. |
| Display of album art | View full-screen and thumbnail views of album art, smooth animations and rich graphics with the vibrant, 3.5” full-color VGA display (640x480 pixels). |
| Single library view | Regardless of where your music is stored, Sonos presents a single view of your entire library (all artists, albums, composers, genres, etc). Browse by Artist, Album, Genre, Track Name, Composer, or Playlist. |
| Queue-based music playback | You can queue-up music to play next while listening to what&s playing now — then hand the Controller to someone else to pick the next song. |
| Instant access to endless music | |
| Liberate the music on your computer and enjoy it in every room | Sonos can play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, including MP3s and iTunes®. |
| Enjoy computer-free music playback | Get instant access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations — without ripping, downloading or turning on a computer. Sonos connects directly to these services over the Internet and then streams the music to the rooms of your choice. |
| Pre-loaded Internet radio stations — free of charge | Sonos includes more than 25,000 radio stations, shows, and podcasts — all for free. And you can tune in without turning on your computer. Browse for stations or type in specific call letters or a radio host you love. |
| Learn about the music that&s playing and discover more music | With select music services (such as Last.fm), you can get even more detailed music information, like artist bios, album reviews, upcoming concerts, and similar artists. Just touch the Info View button (i) on your Sonos Controller 200 and discover more music you&re sure to love. (Feature only available on the CR200 and Sonos Controller for iPhone). |
| 100% dedicated to multi-room music control | |
| Dedicated Mute, Volume, and Zones buttons | Dedicated buttons give you immediate access to the functions you use most. Quickly turn the volume up, down, or mute it all together. Instantly view and control all the zones in your home by pressing the Zones button. |
| Instant on with movement and touch screen sensors | To listen to music, just pick up the Controller 200 or touch the screen. Sensors automatically wake up the Controller so it&s ready to play music whenever you are. |
| Long battery life | The high-capacity battery eliminates the need to constantly recharge your Controller 200 — perfect for parties. |
| Other cool features | |
| Smart, ergonomic design | The extruded aluminum casing has a double-injected rubber backing that makes it feel comfortable in your hand and gives it stability when resting on a table. |
| Removable battery | Simple to swap out and replace if you ever need a new one. |
| Charging cradle included | Keeps your Controller 200 all powered up and easy to find — for everyone in the family. |
| Setup is a snap | Set up your entire system, including music sharing, right from your Controller 200. Follow the on-screen prompts and touch a few buttons to start playing music all over the house. |
| Wake up to music | Set the alarm and wake up to your favorite music or Internet radio station in one room, or all over the house. Just hit snooze to get a few minutes more sleep. Fall asleep to soothing music with the sleep timer. |
| Send Twitter updates from your Sonos Controller | Start a musical conversation on Twitter about the songs you love. Tell your friends and followers what you&re listening to on Sonos by sending Twitter updates right from your Sonos Controller 200. |
| Automatic software updates: Sonos keeps getting better | |
| New features and music services delivered automatically — and for free | The Sonos system keeps getting better over time with new features and music services. Once you register your system, Sonos will automatically notify you when software updates are available. Simply touch a button and your system updates itself. |
| Specification | Description |
| Display and User Interface | |
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| Screen | 3.5 in. (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlighting. 640 x 480 pixels (full VGA resolution) |
| Touch screen | Capacitive touch screen technology with rugged, scratch-resistant glass face. Find and select music by touching, typing and flicking a finger. |
| Screen type | Transflective LCD screen, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Adjustable LED backlighting. |
| Function buttons | 3 buttons with adjustable backlight: Mute, Volume (-/+) and Zones. Backlighting automatically activated via light sensor. |
| Indicators | Wireless signal strength, clock, and battery charge indicators (on-screen); Orange LED indicator appears when Controller is starting-up or when the battery is too low to power-on the screen. |
| Light sensor | Senses the ambient light in a room and adjusts the button backlights. |
| Motion sensor | Detects when the Controller is picked-up and automatically wakes it from battery-saving sleep mode. |
| Power / Connections | |
| Battery | High density rechargeable 1850mAh Li-ION Polymer battery; User-replaceable through battery door on back of Controller |
| DC charger | Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; Output 5 VDC, 2A |
| Battery charging time | 2 hours to full charge |
| Battery life | 2-5 days (depending on usage pattern and sleep timer settings) |
| Wireless connectivity* | SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network. |
| General | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Controller: 2.9 x 4.5 x 0.7 in. (72.9 x 115.5 x 17 mm) Cradle: 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.4 in. (80.8 x 75.1 x 60.3 mm) |
| Weight | Controller: 6.7 oz. (190 g) Cradle: 6.0 oz. (170g) |
| Finish | Rugged glass screen; Anodized precision machined extrusion aluminum case with soft durable rubber backing |
| Package contents | Sonos Controller 200, Sonos Charging Cradle 200, Sonos Controller Battery 200, AC Adapter and PowerCord, and Product Documentation |
| * Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software updates (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply. Note: All specifications subject to change without notice. | |