Mac → Sonos
Send Mac audio to Sonos
Route Mac audio to compatible Sonos receivers. Check the protocol supported by your exact model and try your network during the seven-day trial before purchasing.
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Safari
macOS output device
EQ · dynamics · limiter
- SonosSelected room
Audio route
Why your Mac will not do this for Sonos
Route Mac audio to compatible Sonos receivers. Check the protocol supported by your exact model and try your network during the seven-day trial before purchasing.
The distribution PKG requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later. A 19 USD perpetual license includes 1.x updates. The 7-day trial needs internet access at start, after app restart and every 12 hours. Purchased licenses are verified offline.
Sonos models this works with
SoundFerry speaks plain AirPlay, so the rule is simply whether the device advertises it.
- AirPlay capable models — verify your exact device
Plus every other AirPlay device on the same network — the full list.
Before connecting
Check your exact model
Confirm AirPlay or Chromecast support in the device settings; a brand name alone does not establish compatibility.
Timing and delay
The default audio path has several seconds of latency. Speaker timing depends on the devices and network; per-speaker delay adjustment is available.
Shared audio processing
EQ, dynamics and reverb apply to the selected outputs as a group.
Setting it up
- 01
Install SoundFerry and restart the Mac once
It adds a Core Audio output device. macOS loads audio drivers at boot, so this restart happens on first install only.
- 02
Tick your Sonos devices
Everything on the network that advertises AirPlay is listed automatically. Some receivers require a pairing PIN or fixed password; discovery needs no IP address entry. Save the selection as a group and recall it in one click.
- 03
Press Start
They come up together, with per-device timing adjustments, with a live status row showing frames captured, sent and dropped.
- 04
Set the Mac's output to SoundFerry
System Settings › Sound › Output, or Option-click the volume icon in the menu bar.
- 05
Tune it
Open the Sound tab and shape the 12-band EQ, or start from a preset. Listen after the buffering delay before making another change.
Longer walkthrough in the setup guide.
Against doing nothing
| Feature | SoundFerry | macOS on its own |
|---|---|---|
| Any Mac app to one Sonos device | ✓ | ✓ |
| Any Mac app to several Sonos devices at once | ✓ | — |
| Per-speaker timing adjustment | ✓ | Apple Music only |
| Mixed with other AirPlay brands | ✓ | — |
| Equalizer on the outgoing stream | 12-band parametric | — |
| Saved room groups | ✓ | — |
Before you buy
What you need
- macOS 14 Sonoma or later
The distribution PKG is for Apple Silicon Macs.
- Administrator authentication and a restart
Required to install the virtual audio driver. Follow the installer instructions.
- Network speakers
AirPlay or Chromecast receivers on the same network as your Mac.
Before you start
- ×Several seconds of delay
Not intended for live monitoring or other low-latency use. Video may need delay compensation.
- ×Check your speaker combination
Timing depends on the devices and network. Per-speaker delay adjustment is available.
- ×Group-wide EQ
All selected speakers receive the same processed audio.
- ×Trial internet access
The seven-day trial connects at start, after app restart and every 12 hours. Purchased licenses are verified offline.
Sonos questions
Which models can I use?
Route Mac audio to compatible Sonos receivers. Check the protocol supported by your exact model and try your network during the seven-day trial before purchasing.
Do the speakers actually stay in sync?
SoundFerry manages playback across selected speakers. Timing depends on the devices and network; SoundFerry provides per-speaker delay adjustment. Try your speaker combination before purchasing. No fixed synchronization accuracy is guaranteed.
Does it work with Spotify, YouTube and everything else?
Select SoundFerry as the macOS audio output to send audio from apps using that output. No browser extension is required. Apps that use a separate output need their own output setting adjusted.
How much delay is there?
The managed default audio path adds several seconds of delay. It is intended for listening rather than live instrument monitoring, gaming or video calls. Video playback may need delay compensation.
How much is it, and is it a subscription?
19 USD buys a perpetual license for version 1.x. Updates such as 1.0 to 1.1 are included. Version 2.x requires a separate purchase, with pricing not yet decided. There is no subscription. Other currencies are converted from the USD price.
What is in the free trial?
The trial lasts seven days and requires no payment card. An internet connection is required to start it, after restarting the app, and every 12 hours during use. The server manages expiry; changing the Mac clock does not extend it. Purchased licenses are verified offline.
What do I need?
macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon, compatible AirPlay or Chromecast speakers on the same network, and administrator authentication to install the driver. The distributed PKG is for Apple Silicon.
Hear it on every Sonos in the house tonight.
Free for 7 days, every feature, no card. $19 once if you keep it.
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Free updates within 1.x
- macOS 14+, Apple silicon