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Keith N
Keith N
Sonos Staff
May 11, 2024

The New Sonos App and Future Feature Updates

Hey all, today we're sharing a message from our chief innovation officer, Nick Millington in the announcement here. Going forwards we will update that topic and we therefore close this one for further replies.

 

 

We set out to create a more personalized and effortless listening experience with the updated Sonos app. It was rebuilt from the ground up to ensure it could support future innovation in the years to come. For its initial rollout, we focused on how we could answer some of the most common requests from our customers, including increased reliability, performance, and faster access to music.


Many of you have shared valuable feedback on both the improvements that have made your experience better, as well as the areas where we fell short. We are listening to all of your comments and working to address them as quickly as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the below features, while fixing bugs and performance issues. Thank you for your engagement and we look forward to building upon this first step to create a listening experience that meets everyone’s needs.
 

 

Available now

 

To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app. Make sure your Sonos products are also up to date.


Last updated: Oct 28, 2024. See release notes.

The update has the following version numbers:

 

80.11.38 - iOS
80.11.32 - Android

 

In this update:

 

  • Support for the all-new Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4
  • Music library improvements*
  • Improvements to product setup
  • Improved performance when browsing content in Home and in Browse on Android
  • Improvements to multi-system support on iOS
  • Fixes for multiple settings including Bluetooth display, EQ, and Sub bonding on iOS
  • The ability to schedule System Updates on iOS
  • Continued Voiceover improvements on iOS

 

* Requires player update - 81.1-58074 (or higher)

 

 

You can also follow along with updates in this article: 

 

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    BoredofBalham
    Prodigy II
    June 5, 2024

    Mid June has now morphed to June aka end of June most likely; and July aka end of July. The car crash has turned into a multi-vehicle pile up.

    New product launch that doesn’t work; are you Amazon in disguise?

    This has become a disgraceful shambles. What fool let this be released. The harm done to brand and customer confidence may be irreparably harmed.

      John Guarr
      John Guarr
      Enthusiast II
      June 5, 2024

      We set out to create a more personalized and effortless listening experience with the updated Sonos app. It was rebuilt from the ground up to ensure it could support future innovation in the years to come. For its initial rollout, we focused on how we could answer some of the most common requests from our customers, including increased reliability, performance, and faster access to music.


      Many of you have shared valuable feedback on both the improvements that have made your experience better, as well as the areas where we fell short. We are listening to all of your comments and working to address them as quickly as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the below features, while fixing bugs and performance issues. Thank you for your engagement and we look forward to building upon this first step to create a listening experience that meets everyone’s needs.
       

       

      Available now

      To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app. Make sure your Sonos products are also up to date.

      Last updated: Jun 4, 2024. See release notes.

       

      • Improved playback settings including “Play next,” “add to end of queue,” and on iOS, the mute button
      • Improved product setup, Bluetooth discovery and WiFi settings
      • Added sleep timer settings
      • Improved Trueplay setup on iOS
      • Introduced distance settings for home theater surrounds
      • Improved navigation for users who are blind or visually-impaired 
      • Added VoiceOver support for toast messages on iOS


       

      Coming soon

      • Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
      • Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
      • Local music library search and playback: mid-June
      • Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
      • Create and edit local music library: July
      • Improved Autoplay settings: July
      • Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
      • Snooze alarms: TBD



       

      Known issues and workarounds


      "Sign in as the System Owner" error while updating products during setup

      • Workaround: No workaround currently available.

       

      Our latest update resolves some of the most critical known issues, but know we have more to do. We hear your feedback and are working hard to deliver the experience you expect and deserve.

      We set out to create a more personalized and effortless listening experience with the updated Sonos app. It was rebuilt from the ground up to ensure it could support future innovation in the years to come. For its initial rollout, we focused on how we could answer some of the most common requests from our customers, including increased reliability, performance, and faster access to music.


      Many of you have shared valuable feedback on both the improvements that have made your experience better, as well as the areas where we fell short. We are listening to all of your comments and working to address them as quickly as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the below features, while fixing bugs and performance issues. Thank you for your engagement and we look forward to building upon this first step to create a listening experience that meets everyone’s needs.
       

       

      Available now

      To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app. Make sure your Sonos products are also up to date.

      Last updated: Jun 4, 2024. See release notes.

       

      • Improved playback settings including “Play next,” “add to end of queue,” and on iOS, the mute button
      • Improved product setup, Bluetooth discovery and WiFi settings
      • Added sleep timer settings
      • Improved Trueplay setup on iOS
      • Introduced distance settings for home theater surrounds
      • Improved navigation for users who are blind or visually-impaired 
      • Added VoiceOver support for toast messages on iOS


       

      Coming soon

      • Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
      • Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
      • Local music library search and playback: mid-June
      • Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
      • Create and edit local music library: July
      • Improved Autoplay settings: July
      • Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
      • Snooze alarms: TBD



       

      Known issues and workarounds


      "Sign in as the System Owner" error while updating products during setup

      • Workaround: No workaround currently available.

       

      Our latest update resolves some of the most critical known issues, but know we have more to do. We hear your feedback and are working hard to deliver the experience you expect and deserve.

      When are we going to get the ability to edit the queue by dragging songs up and down?

      In the Windows app under Manage, can I select Update Music Library Now?  I’m reluctant since now you are pushing back the most important feature for me, which is creating and editing local music library. I just purchased a couple of songs on iTunes and want to be able the play them on my Sonos System. 

      jreddaway
      Renowned Enthusiast I
      June 5, 2024

      its good to see Play Next and Add to End of Queue Added in the latest update.  I believe “Play Now” is coming soon as well but are you bringing back a way to remove items from a queue, clearing the entire queuei, saving the queue as a playlist and rearranging the queue, preferably via drag and drop as you could in the old app.  Other than the two functions to build the queue I can’t actually manage the queue once an item is in the queue (even trying to use the play next function on an item in the queue, to move it, its not an option on things already in the queue, only when adding new items.

       

      All very well, @buddyrich33 but, on my Android app running V80.02.05 of June3rd trying to add either an Album or a Song to a queue by choosing to “Play Next” or “Add to End of Queue” just generates a “Something Went Wrong” message.

      “Replace Queue” works a treat though.

      runbgrun
      Renowned Listener
      June 5, 2024

      Need the downgrade from S2 to S1 capability back so we can use products on S1 system

      Rhonny
      Prodigy III
      June 5, 2024

      Need the downgrade from S2 to S1 capability back so we can use products on S1 system

      Just checking - did you update to the latest app version yesterday (and run the system firmware update) which provided better support for older components?

      Dom C
      Lyricist I
      June 5, 2024

      I was hoping today’s update would return some of the queue functionality - not just play next etc. but the ability to remove and reorder songs. I use this daily, and it’s been missing since the new app landed. When will it return, as it’s unclear from the release notes?

      TellMeWhy
      Listener
      June 5, 2024

       No workarounds for the Sonos App request to (sign in as the owner?)

      How the heck are Owners supposed to add new speakers to their current system? 

      Logging off and on doesn’t solve a thing. 

      This is not the way to run a business. 

      Please Fix the Issues or Sell the Company to someone that knows how!😤

      runbgrun
      Renowned Listener
      June 5, 2024

      Yes, app is updated. I purchased a used Play 1 that was previously setup on S2 and I cannot add it to my S1 system.  I performed the factory reset as well. How do you “run the system firmware update”?

      Thanks.

      runbgrun
      Renowned Listener
      June 5, 2024

      Sonos support says:

       

      Sonos app version 80.0
      The ability to downgrade a Sonos product to S1 is temporarily unavailable, but will return in a future update.

      John Guarr
      John Guarr
      Enthusiast II
      June 5, 2024

      We set out to create a more personalized and effortless listening experience with the updated Sonos app. It was rebuilt from the ground up to ensure it could support future innovation in the years to come. For its initial rollout, we focused on how we could answer some of the most common requests from our customers, including increased reliability, performance, and faster access to music.


      Many of you have shared valuable feedback on both the improvements that have made your experience better, as well as the areas where we fell short. We are listening to all of your comments and working to address them as quickly as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the below features, while fixing bugs and performance issues. Thank you for your engagement and we look forward to building upon this first step to create a listening experience that meets everyone’s needs.
       

       

      Available now

      To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app. Make sure your Sonos products are also up to date.

      Last updated: Jun 4, 2024. See release notes.

       

      • Improved playback settings including “Play next,” “add to end of queue,” and on iOS, the mute button
      • Improved product setup, Bluetooth discovery and WiFi settings
      • Added sleep timer settings
      • Improved Trueplay setup on iOS
      • Introduced distance settings for home theater surrounds
      • Improved navigation for users who are blind or visually-impaired 
      • Added VoiceOver support for toast messages on iOS


       

      Coming soon

      • Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
      • Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
      • Local music library search and playback: mid-June
      • Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
      • Create and edit local music library: July
      • Improved Autoplay settings: July
      • Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
      • Snooze alarms: TBD



       

      Known issues and workarounds


      "Sign in as the System Owner" error while updating products during setup

      • Workaround: No workaround currently available.

       

      Our latest update resolves some of the most critical known issues, but know we have more to do. We hear your feedback and are working hard to deliver the experience you expect and deserve.

      We set out to create a more personalized and effortless listening experience with the updated Sonos app. It was rebuilt from the ground up to ensure it could support future innovation in the years to come. For its initial rollout, we focused on how we could answer some of the most common requests from our customers, including increased reliability, performance, and faster access to music.


      Many of you have shared valuable feedback on both the improvements that have made your experience better, as well as the areas where we fell short. We are listening to all of your comments and working to address them as quickly as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the below features, while fixing bugs and performance issues. Thank you for your engagement and we look forward to building upon this first step to create a listening experience that meets everyone’s needs.
       

       

      Available now

      To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app. Make sure your Sonos products are also up to date.

      Last updated: Jun 4, 2024. See release notes.

       

      • Improved playback settings including “Play next,” “add to end of queue,” and on iOS, the mute button
      • Improved product setup, Bluetooth discovery and WiFi settings
      • Added sleep timer settings
      • Improved Trueplay setup on iOS
      • Introduced distance settings for home theater surrounds
      • Improved navigation for users who are blind or visually-impaired 
      • Added VoiceOver support for toast messages on iOS


       

      Coming soon

      • Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
      • Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
      • Local music library search and playback: mid-June
      • Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
      • Create and edit local music library: July
      • Improved Autoplay settings: July
      • Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
      • Snooze alarms: TBD



       

      Known issues and workarounds


      "Sign in as the System Owner" error while updating products during setup

      • Workaround: No workaround currently available.

       

      Our latest update resolves some of the most critical known issues, but know we have more to do. We hear your feedback and are working hard to deliver the experience you expect and deserve.

      When are we going to get the ability to edit the queue by dragging songs up and down?

      In the Windows app under Manage, can I select Update Music Library Now?  I’m reluctant since now you are pushing back the most important features for me, which is creating and editing local music library. I just purchased a couple of songs on iTunes and want to be able the play them on my Sonos System. 

       

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