Sonos for Apple Watch

It is understandable that people like to see a Apple Watch app, and I would welcome this as well.


At the same time, this is kind of a "nice to have" feature and not a show stopper; especially with more pressing issues as the threads show.


What however strikes me funny is the fact how "demanding" some users are (not targeted to anybody specifically).

If one makes an app request like that in the Apple forums ,they don't even get staff response. Sonos chose to handle their business close chested like Apple does but at least responds occasionally (even though we may not like the answer).

Instead of trying to pressure them with sales loss (how many Play1 does one not has to buy until they recognize negative revenue?) take on the coolness you been taught by Apple - sit back and wait until engineering is ready for you;)
Ironically, the only intentionally condescending comment in this entire thread is, "you sound like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum”  which was directed at the participants of this forum.  We are talking about semantics (the comment “No Brainer”) which had no malice behind it.  The important thing to note is that everyone is in agreement about the subject of the thread…  Sonos users fit the profile of those who are buying the Apple Watch and it would be assuring if Sonos would let us know that it is being worked on..   

I do appreciate the fact that above mentioned comment caused so many people to respond (which demonstrates our interest), as well as it shows support to those who have the thankless job of software development.  

We are all on the same page!

@Chris . It's worth the wait.  

It is understandable that people like to see a Apple Watch app, and I would welcome this as well.


At the same time, this is kind of a "nice to have" feature and not a show stopper; especially with more pressing issues as the threads show.


What however strikes me funny is the fact how "demanding" some users are (not targeted to anybody specifically).

If one makes an app request like that in the Apple forums ,they don't even get staff response. Sonos chose to handle their business close chested like Apple does but at least responds occasionally (even though we may not like the answer).

Instead of trying to pressure them with sales loss (how many Play1 does one not has to buy until they recognize negative revenue?) take on the coolness you been taught by Apple - sit back and wait until engineering is ready for you;)
I can only speak to my perception--and based on many of the comments left here and on the Sonos Facebook page have the negative tone distilled sounds like, "get with it, dummies".   That may not be the intent, but nevertheless that is how it comes across.

I think there are a lot of good ideas expressed here and suggestions are obviously welcome by Sonos.  However, there is a way to do it, and in my opinion a lot of people do come off sounding sarcastic if not downright rude.  Just my perspective.

Personally I am so grateful to Sonos. I got two of the Blue Note Play1s and they sound absolutely fantastic.  I find the app very easy to use and have had no trouble with it at all.  Between Spotify, iTunes playlists, DI.fm stations, and Pandora there isn't enough time in the day to listen to all the options I am have.  I guess that is why I find it so hard to believe there is so much to find fault with given the vast selections at our disposal.

Is it a perfect system?  No. Is there room for improvement?  Probably.  But I am definitely among those who are satisfied with what I have and will gratefully accept improvements and enhancements as they come.  Thanks, Sonos! 🙂

It's like the school playground on here

It's an absolute must have and can't live without it and I will sell all my sonos stuff if it's not out soon 🙂 ha On a serious note, would be a really nice thing to have so hopefully they bring support for the watch soon. Does sonos ever read or comment/update on these threads?

They do read and have actually responded in this thread what I would call fairly positively (in Sonos terms).

It's an absolute must have and can't live without it and I will sell all my sonos stuff if it's not out soon 🙂 ha On a serious note, would be a really nice thing to have so hopefully they bring support for the watch soon. Does sonos ever read or comment/update on these threads?
Yes, Sonos does reply to some threads.  They have actually responded on the first page of this thread.  The statement (From Lesli T) was:

We are also excited to hear about the Apple Watch, but do not have news at this time.  I am going to switch this over to our Ideas Forum, please feel free to add your feedback.  As we receive new information on the Apple Watch, we will be sure to pass it on.

My interpretation of that comment was that the fact that there was no immediate app when the watch came out was upsetting, and that it is a "no brainer" Sonos should have had an app developed right now, day of launch.  Thus my questioning the knowledge of the realities of a software development cycle. 

Neither interpretation is wrong, IMHO. 

As to the "Pandora has a watch app!!" comment, Pandora doesn't manufacture multi-room audio systems.  When Samsung, Bose, Denon, LG,  Bluesound, etc. come out with a watch app, then you have a point.

It's an absolute must have and can't live without it and I will sell all my sonos stuff if it's not out soon 🙂 ha On a serious note, would be a really nice thing to have so hopefully they bring support for the watch soon. Does sonos ever read or comment/update on these threads?
Have my two pennies worth - Yes they do respond and read all posts, but don't always answer however they have answered this and hopefully a more positive answer will be forthcoming.

By the way: I am not sure if it has any significance, but maybe a "Like" at the top of the Idea (that violet button on the top right) would be helpful to surface this thread even more.

Ok how about we turn this into a positive thread. The purpose of any thread regarding Apple watch would be pointing out what we would like to see in an Apple watch app if it were ever to happen. Bruise especially with Apple watches already could give insight into user interface and what does and doesn't work as far as other watch app interfaces. Me Album cover art transparent background Track name pause Volume up/down Next track Maybe a subpage with repeat mix cross fade Subpage speaker selection / grouping Can any of the hard buttons be configured by the app like the recessed button being a play/pause ?