Contributor I

Mac OS app - intel based to silicon

Forum|Forum|5 months ago
April 10, 2026
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I’ve just seen on my Mac (running Tahoe 26.4.1) that the version of Sonos app I have on my computer will not open in future release of MacOS. Running Sonos S2 version 17.2. (the message directs me to an apple website to learn how to update to Apple Silicon version).

I wondered if there will be a solution going forward or is this the end of the app for MacOS?

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dgus81

Lyricist I

You should be able to make it so the same thing on a non Mac machine as well.
Click the Install icon (a computer screen with a down arrow) located in the right side of the address bar in the Sonos tab and it should work.

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subterranean

Contributor I

Have you tried the web version of the controller?

Yes. The app is less intrusive. It means having a webpage open which I don’t necessarily want. The app was ideal as can minimise it and it not affect my work.

With the web app open in Safari, click the Share button in the toolbar, select Add to Dock, and click Add, or go File > Add to dock… This converts the website into a standalone web app with its own icon in the Dock and Launchpad which can also be minimised.

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LastK

Contributor I

Having come across the message I decided to try phonos ultimate

I do agree whilst you invest thousands of dollars in Sonos products they really should release a Mac app, however we are where we are.

I must say for the few dollars asking Phonos Ultimate is surprisingly good, and nice and quick on my Mac .

Airgetlam

They haven’t released a new version of a desktop app, be it Mac OS or Windows in years . As near as I can remember, they pulled all of the setup and other supported aspects back in May of 2024. So it’s been a couple of years they’ve been focused only on the iOS and Android apps, with the web app coming out only this year, in early 2026

Bruce

106rallye

I seem to remember the PC and Mac app being neutered way before that and came across this post on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/9odri1/sonos_has_removed_the_management_functions_from/

This was posted eight years ago.

Airgetlam

I just did a quick google search, but it has been a long time. ::shrug::

I have used the Mac app for playback purposes a lot while doing work, but if I needed to do any admin functions, it’s been the iOS app. Not a huge issue.

Bruce

Mr. T

They haven’t released a new version of a desktop app, be it Mac OS or Windows in years . As near as I can remember, they pulled all of the setup and other supported aspects back in May of 2024. So it’s been a couple of years they’ve been focused only on the iOS and Android apps, with the web app coming out only this year, in early 2026

The web app has been around for 2yrs as it came out at the same time as the new mobile apps in May 2024.

controlav

Lead Maestro

Having come across the message I decided to try phonos ultimate

I must say for the few dollars asking Phonos Ultimate is surprisingly good, and nice and quick on my Mac .

Thank you! Would love it if you could post a review to the App Store.

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.

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Cochonou

Enthusiast II

They haven’t released a new version of a desktop app, be it Mac OS or Windows in years . As near as I can remember, they pulled all of the setup and other supported aspects back in May of 2024. So it’s been a couple of years they’ve been focused only on the iOS and Android apps, with the web app coming out only this year, in early 2026

In years ? No. The last update of the MacOs version (17.2) dates from last August.

Airgetlam

No new features, just bug fixes. As others have said, it’s been years since both ‘desktop’ versions were changed into mere maintenance mode.

Bruce

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