Zdigital users are able to access all music stored in their Zdigital cloud locker through the Sonos Wireless HiFi System, allowing them to instantly listen to their collection anywhere in the home. With tracks and albums stored in the cloud, users do not need to download anything to the Sonos device to access their music. All music purchased from the 24 million track catalogue through a Zdigital web store or Zdigital mobile app is automatically synced with the user’s cloud locker, making it available on their Sonos system.

7digital has established local stores in New Zealand and Australia, and currently operates in 42 countries. The Sonos streaming service is now available in numerous global territories in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, with additional territories on the horizon.

Zdigital chief executive Ben Drury says, “Our partnership with Sonos showcases the fact that digital music is no longer about downloads vs. streaming, but about users having access to their favourite music on the device of their choice.

“With our expanding global footprint and API, Zdigital’s service is customisable for any number of devices or listening experiences. Sonos has done an amazing job of elevating the music listening experience in the home through partnerships and smart technology. Our global vision and open access model make this a very logical partnership and we are excited to bring new forms of music access to Sonos users in Australia. Through our strong network of partners and label relationships we are expanding to different territories at a healthy pace, and look forward to adding value to the Sonos products in countries where there isn’t yet a plethora of choice for music access.”

The Zdigital store allows users to browse, preview and purchase from their catalogue of over 24 million high quality tracks from all major labels and an un-rivalled selection of the world’s independent record companies and aggregators. The store is available on any device through the web and mobile optimized store, or through Zdigital apps for Android, iOS, Windows 8 and BlackBerry. 7digital also powers apps for hundreds of partners, including Samsung, HTC and Blackberry on connected devices including smartphones, tablets and music players.