Spotify Lossless arrives on Sonos: FLAC up to 24‑bit/44.1 kHz in 50+ markets
Spotify Lossless continues its rollout: after launching in 50+ regions (including Germany) for Premium subscribers, it now works on Sonos systems. You can stream music in FLAC up to 24‑bit/44.1 kHz using Spotify Connect, bringing higher‑fidelity playback to multi‑room setups.
Key details
- Availability: Lossless is live in 50+ markets; Germany gained access in early October 2025.
- Audio quality: Up to 24‑bit/44.1 kHz FLAC (track and catalog dependent).
- Requirements: An active Spotify Premium plan; enable Lossless in the Spotify app (Settings → Audio Quality → Streaming Quality: Lossless).
- On Sonos: Select your Sonos speaker(s) from the device list via Spotify Connect. Final output depends on device capabilities and network conditions.
- Catalog caveat: Not every track is available in Lossless; the app will fall back to the highest available quality.
How to enable Lossless
- Update Spotify on iOS/Android or desktop to the latest version.
- Open Settings → Audio Quality, then set Streaming to Lossless.
- Start playback and choose your Sonos speaker using Spotify Connect.
Context and timeline
Spotify announced Lossless for Premium on September 10, 2025, with Sonos compatibility following shortly after. Sonos devices typically support up to 24‑bit/48 kHz for certain sources; Spotify’s 24‑bit/44.1 kHz stream fits within that range.
Learn more
- Spotify Newsroom: Lossless listening arrives (Sept 2025)
- Spotify Community: Premium now streaming in Lossless
- Sonos Community: Spotify Lossless and Sonos (thread)
Notes: Actual bit‑depth/sample rate may vary per track and device. Features roll out progressively; if you don’t see Lossless yet, try again after updating the app. Network stability can impact seamless playback to groups.
Discussion: If you’re on Sonos, do Lossless streams sound noticeably better than Spotify’s previous “Very High” setting?