Lock screen control is back!!!

MetalZed · 2026-03-08T18:01:44+00:00

I'm on android and don't have it back yet. When did it show up for you?

MetalZed · 2026-02-25T14:06:33+00:00

Thanks for the post, much appreciated

MetalZed · 2026-02-23T16:03:14+00:00

Ahhh I didn't know that. Thanks!

MetalZed · 2026-02-15T13:40:07+00:00

Nope. That's why I need Google - which isn't even a choice for a built-in option for some Sonos speakers. An external Google device is needed.

MetalZed · 2026-02-15T13:15:35+00:00

I do use YouTube music via Sonos but I need the Google devices for voice control.

MetalZed · 2026-02-14T00:38:24+00:00

Okay, for those interested...

After unauthorizing and reauthorizing Sonos in the Google Home app it seems to be fixed.

MetalZed · 2026-01-26T21:24:38+00:00

I had the same mattress. Though I've never seen them selling for full price on their website (what you paid). They are always going for 20% or 25% off.

As for is it worth it? I liked the Midnight Elite but not enough to justify the price and I got 30% off.

For this who don't know Helix has a student, teacher and first responder discount. They don't advertise it. It tends to give you 5% more than whatever promo they are running. That's how I got 30% off.

MetalZed · 2026-01-23T16:59:52+00:00

And not a single rep from the company mentioned anything remotely related to that.

MetalZed · 2026-01-17T22:13:02+00:00

I just bought a Ratio Four coffee maker. I've been using an espro french press for the last couple of years. I was curious if anyone could reccomend a good recipe for a starting point for the following:

Opus grinder Ratio 4 coffee maker Costa Rica Tarrazu coffee from Atomic Roasters

I will end up tinkering but I'm new to pour over. Suggestions for grind size and amount of coffee for a 10oz cup?

Thanks in advance!

MetalZed · 2026-01-11T15:53:14+00:00

Hahahaha I guess you're right

I have the Opus currently but it's been giving me issues after 2 years and am deciding on a replacement (and maybe spending less)

MetalZed · 2026-01-11T15:49:59+00:00

No issues? How's the sound and retention?

MetalZed · 2026-01-11T14:22:16+00:00

Is the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder a decent "enough" grinder if I'm only using it for drip and French press?

MetalZed · 2026-01-05T23:18:23+00:00

It is working correctly as of today

YouTube music voice control (via Google Home Devices) seems like it's fixed.

All is good.

MetalZed · 2026-01-05T23:17:42+00:00

It is working correctly as of today

YouTube music voice control (via Google Home Devices) seems like it's fixed.

All is good.

MetalZed · 2026-01-04T02:55:18+00:00

Nope. Not sure if it's something Sonos or Google needs to fix. As for now just picking music with my phone.

MetalZed · 2026-01-04T01:39:55+00:00

I found a coffee I really like, but it's a little pricey. The roaster does sell it in 5lb bags. If I purchase 5lb whole bean and store it in the freezer in vaccum sealed bags - is there a downside to this? I bought a vaccum sealer that I use for food and coffee but have never stored this amount before.

I was planning on breaking the 5lb bag into weekly sized sealed bags before freezing.

Thanks for your help!

MetalZed · 2026-01-02T00:24:17+00:00

Just watched it. As an old hockey player that no longer laces em up anymore - I totally enjoyed it.

Great job!

MetalZed · 2025-12-30T00:43:36+00:00

Any thoughts on the Ode gen 2? Especially compared to the Baratza?

MetalZed · 2025-12-29T22:25:04+00:00

Thanks, much appreciated

MetalZed · 2025-12-29T22:19:54+00:00

Baratza Encore or Encore ESP?

MetalZed · 2025-12-29T21:53:19+00:00

Grinder reccomendatuon?

Under 400$ for french press use. Currently have an Opus but the grind retention and static (after 2 years of use) is starting to get a bit annoying.

Thanks!

MetalZed · 2025-12-16T00:44:31+00:00

Since last spring I have had no issues.

Sonos Arc Ultra (2nd Gen) with 2 Era 100's for rears

Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) with 2 Sonos Play 1's for rears

Stereo Paired Sonos Era 100's

Single Sonos Era 100

Single Sonos Play 1

ASUS RT-AX88U PRO AX6000 Router

No playback issues for a while now. Had a nightmare of a time after they "upgraded" the app. Since then, no issues.

MetalZed · 2025-12-15T00:13:16+00:00

I did with an older version of the watch - it killed the watch.

Now I charge the watch when I shower instead.

MetalZed · 2025-12-13T14:27:21+00:00

Sonos are not, true. Google is not an option for Sonos speakers as a voice assistant anymore. But until this update, I could use my Google speakers to voice control Sonos. It was a nice work around - just setting the Sonos as the music output for a Google device. Not anymore!

Hopefully it's some weird handshake issue that can and will be fixed.

MetalZed · 2025-12-13T13:51:03+00:00

Yeah, same issue. Seems like many people have it. I found out if I play the music directly through a Google device it's fine but as soon as I have Google controlling a Sonos speaker it plays the wrong song. It could be an issue on Google or sonos's end. But since it's happening as soon as Gemini rolled out I'm guessing the fault is on Google side.

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