Problems with Sonos : Milano Lounge not available on Sonos and Tunein

Dear listeners,

some of you reported problems when trying to listen to Milano Lounge with a Sonos device via Tunein.

The funny thing is that the issue appears randomly on some connections only: for instance, one listener can listen from the office, but not from home.

Sonos informed me that the issue was due to Tunein. Tunein informed me that – from their side – everything seemed to work smoothly and they encountered no issues when checking.

Personally, I believe that this strange behaviour is due to the blocking by Tunein of some IPs in different geographical areas (Geo-Blocking), as Milano Lounge is authorized for Italy only.

This was done because Tunein lost a lawsuit with Warner and Sony, which took the app to London court for copyright violation.

To broadcast worldwide I should buy licenses from every Country of the world where I intend to broadcast…… With the same amount of money, I would rather buy a new flat.

Anyway, there might be some solutions to have Milano Lounge back.

By the way, thank you to all of you who listened to our Milano Lounge playlist on Spotify while unable to listen to the live station. Some of you told me the playlist was nice, but not like the real radio, which makes me very proud and proves my point that some human beings are still better in selecting music than the A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) of the computers.

When I say that Milano Lounge comes from my heart, I really mean it, it’s not a slogan! And, I am very proud to have such attentive listeners, caring for the station.

WORKAROUND FOR SONOS + TUNEIN ISSUES

turn off your Sonos device, and unplug it for 1 minute
turn off your WIFI Modem, and unplug it for 1 minute
re-plug your WIFI Modem and turn it on
when you have full Internet connection, re-plug your Sonos and turn it on
Add Milano Lounge manually to Tunein

Suggestions from Sonos support website:

https://support.sonos.com/s/article/260?language=en_US

IP addresses of Milano Lounge are:

http://centova.wlservices.org:8003/stream

or https://centova.wlservices.org:2199/tunein/pufepstm.pls

or https://centova.wlservices.org/proxy/pufepstm?mp=/stream

Love

Roberto

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12 March 202112 March 2021 wp_225806

Milano Lounge is back on Online Radio Box

Dear listeners,

I am glad to inform you that Milano Lounge is back on Online Radio Box with the new streaming address.

Online Radio Box is one of the most important platforms for listening to radio stations from all over the world.

When you listen to Milano Lounge via Onlineradiobox, you will be able to see the title of the current song and the playlist of recently played songs.

Milano Lounge

12 March 2021 wp_225806

Milano Lounge is back on Tunein

Dear Listeners,

I am glad to inform you that Milano Lounge is back on Tunein, with the new streaming address.

Get Tunein and listen to Milano Lounge on any devices

Tunein is one of the most important platforms for listening to radio stations from all over the world.

With Tunein you can listen to over 120,000 stations (including Milano Lounge) on different devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, Smart TVs, X Box One consoles and in-car if you have an internet connected audio system.

Tunein adds some advertising when you connect to Milano Lounge, this is not our decision, because – as you probably know – Milano Lounge is commercial-free and financed by me and donations from listeners.

One of our listeners' stereo — One of our listeners’ stereo

11 March 202115 March 2021 wp_225806

New server and new stream for Milano Lounge

IMPORTANT UPDATE 10 March 2021

Unfortunately, a big fire destroyed an OVH data center in Strasbourg (France), including the new server.

Milano Lounge is on fire....... Literally — Milano Lounge is on fire……. Literally

Luckily, nobody was injured or killed, but the station was OFF. In a hurry, I had to set up a NEW-NEW SERVER (Oh no, not again!!!) with a different company and notify all apps and platforms of our new streaming address.

The new-new server has been set up THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR LISTENERS, who made donations to help us.

I am so grateful for your donations, your words of encouragement, your worries that you couldn’t find the station anymore…..

Thank you again and keep listening to Milano Lounge to the NEW-NEW SERVER at this address:

https://centova.wlservices.org:4003/stream

Like a Phoenix, Milano Lounge rises again from ashes!

That means REBIRTH

With Love,

Roberto

If possible, please help with a donation, thank you

P.S. If you hear my voice on the radio telling you to visit milanoloungeradio.com , it means that you are not connected to the NEW-NEW SERVER 🙂

Milano Lounge Radio rises from ashes : REBIRTH --- Photo: WikiMedia Commons — Milano Lounge Radio rises from ashes : REBIRTH — Photo: WikiMedia Commons

Milano Lounge has moved to a new SSL stream, with a new powerful server and lots of room to accommodate all of our listeners….. and you are so many!!!

Yet, I hope that the audience can still grow in the future: the new server has the capacity to accommodate 1,000 simultaneous listeners. At the moment, there are between 400-500 listeners connected, so we are only at 50% capacity……..

Imagine: It’s like having a big room with 1,000 people inside, only that this room is online, which has become even more important after the Covid-19 problems.

We can virtually meet in a safe environment together, thanks to the music!

I’m very grateful that listeners of Milano Lounge are creating a real community online: you are so attentive and I love when you send me messages, pics or videos of you or your family/friends listening to Milano Lounge.

Also, thank you for your donations via PayPal and for your suggestions, many of which I implemented on the radio channel, although I can’t not reveal my “secret formula” for obvious reasons….

Ahahaha there is no secret formula, I am only putting my heart into it, just like you!

Love,

Roberto

HOW TO LISTEN TO MILANO LOUNGE NEW SERVER (Short guide as at 30 Dec 20)

Last updated on: 15th March 2021

Dear listeners,

many of you have contacted me because, after I moved Milano Lounge to the new server, they couldn’t find the station anymore.

Thanks for all your enquiries.

Here you can find some easy solutions to continue to listen to Milano Lounge.

DIRECT LINK TO THE NEW SERVER
https://centova.wlservices.org:4003/stream
Works with all devices

TUNEIN APP
Already updated to the NEW SERVER
Download from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS)
Free versions add pre-roll annoying advertising before connecting to the station

ONLINERADIOBOX
Already updated to the NEW SERVER
Download from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS)

FM-WORLD
Already updated to the NEW SERVER
Download from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS)

RADIO.NET APP
NOT Updated to the NEW SERVER
Download from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iOS)

other radio directories have been notified and they will (hopefully) change the stream address soon.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE STILL LISTENING TO THE OLD SERVERS?

IF you hear my voice telling you to visit milanoloungeradio.com,

SWITCH TO https://centova.wlservices.org:4003/stream

Live online streaming

5 December 20205 December 2020 wp_225806

How to listen to Milano Lounge with Smart Voice Assistants

Dear listeners,

here are the vocal commands to listen to Milano Lounge with Smart Voice Assistants:

Alexa, play Milano Lounge on Tunein

OK Google, play Milano Lounge on Tunein

Hey Siri, play Milano Lounge on Tunein

Thank you to Tunein, which has already updated their links to our new server 🙂

Amazon Alexa booth - Photo by Wikipedia

18 May 2020 wp_225806

Milano Lounge is now available on the FM-World app

Dear listeners,

I am happy to inform you that Milano Lounge is now also available in the free FM-World app, downloadable from the stores.

FM-World will allow you to listen to many radios, in addition to Milano Lounge, although I hope that you will remain faithful to Milano Lounge ……

Make a long tap on the radio logo to save it among your favorite radio stations and take our selection of Chillout, Lounge, Deep House and Electronic music with you everywhere, without advertising.

In addition, the FM-World app also works in the background and will allow you to see the interpreter and title of the song on the air.

Thanks to FM-World for the insertion.

Happy listening,

Roberto

Listen to Milano Lounge on the go with the free FM-World app

23 February 202015 July 2020 wp_225806

SSL Secure Streaming for Milano Lounge

Dear Listeners,

some of you encountered problems when listening to Milano Lounge with the latest version of browser Chrome by Google.

If you encountered problems, try this link to SSL Secure Streaming for Milano Lounge

https://securestreams.autopo.st:1180/stream

At the moment, https protocol is not implemented on our second network in HD (High Definition), Milano Lounge Radio HD. This is the link to the streaming:

http://cristina.torontocast.com:8181/stream

Thank you for choosing Milano Lounge & Milano Lounge Radio HD.

16 February 202027 February 2020 wp_225806

Ok Google, play Milano Lounge

I am glad to inform you that Milano Lounge is now available on Google Assistant and Google Home Smart Speakers.

Just say “OK Google, play Milano Lounge“.

If you encounter problems and the radio doesn’t start, try saying “OK Google, play Milano Lounge from Tunein”.

5 August 20197 August 2019 wp_225806

Milano Lounge now available on Radioline

Dear listeners,

I am glad to inform you that now you have one more way to listen to Milano Lounge. In fact, the station is now available also on Radioline website and apps.

This is the link for listening to Milano Lounge on Radioline.

Milano Lounge is now available on Radioline

Radioline gives to users access to more than 60,000 News, Sports, Talk, Music radio stations and podcasts worldwide. The user can easily find and listen to his favorite radio stations, and discover new ones according to his mood, location, musical taste and more!

10 June 20192 July 2019 wp_225806

Backup servers closed, only one server for Milano Lounge

Dear listeners,

in order to improve our service and avoid confusion, there is now only one unified server for Milano Lounge Radio.

If you were listening to Milano Lounge Radio on one of the old servers and can’t find it anymore, please note this IP address:

https://securestreams.autopo.st:1180/stream

If you listen to Milano Lounge on PC/Laptop/Notebook with your favorite Media Player, here are the links to use for listening to Milano Lounge with the most common Media Players:

Winamp, iTunes, Clementine, Banshee, Rhythmbox, VLC
Windows Media Player
QuickTime
Real Player

Thanks for your support.

Roberto