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kdth_jhspk69
Renowned Enthusiast I
February 22, 2026

Feature request: iPad now playing full screen cover size

  • February 22, 2026
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 Hi,

a few months ago I created the linked post requesting a full-screen cover display option on iPads, similar to what’s available on Android tablets. I was wondering if there’s any update or new information regarding this feature request. It would be great to have this option again, as I use my iPad as a dedicated home music controller.

Thanks!

 

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    nik9669a
    Senior Virtuoso
    February 22, 2026

     Hi,

    a few months ago I created the linked post requesting a full-screen cover display option on iPads, similar to what’s available on Android tablets. I was wondering if there’s any update or new information regarding this feature request. It would be great to have this option again, as I use my iPad as a dedicated home music controller.

    Thanks!

     

    Sonos rarely announce new features in advance, so don’t hold your breath waiting on an update. 

      controlav
      controlav
      Lead Maestro
      February 23, 2026

      My iOS app (see profile) includes a full-screen mode on the iPad.

      Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
        kdth_jhspk69Author
        Renowned Enthusiast I
        May 12, 2026

        After last update I have full screen covers!

          kdowling
          kdowling
          May 13, 2026

          After last update I have full screen covers!

          Definitely an improvement, but it’s only in portrait / vertical orientation. It’s still in a smaller window in landscape / horizontal orientation.

            SarahN
            SarahN
            Local Superstar
            May 13, 2026

            After last update I have full screen covers!

            Definitely an improvement, but it’s only in portrait / vertical orientation. It’s still in a smaller window in landscape / horizontal orientation.

            I get a bigger window in landscape orientation now on my iPad. Much better than before

            Can you have too many Sonos speakers? 🤔 😆
            Mr. T
            Mr. T
            May 13, 2026

            After last update I have full screen covers!

            Only took 2 years and a half-baked job with the grouping menu and queue still restricted to the small pop-up window.

            JohnG666
            Enthusiast II
            May 16, 2026

            I’m seeing the full screen on my ipad now which in my opinion is much better.

            One thing that does annoy me is that when you start adjusting the volume it invokes a dialog with another (smaller) volume bar on it. It gets in my way of adjusting the volume by the slider that’s already on screen and I have to then use the one in the dialog. I can’t see what purpose it serves other than to offer the EQ button and it would be nice if this popup could be disabled in options.

             

              Mr. T
              Mr. T
              May 16, 2026

              I’m seeing the full screen on my ipad now which in my opinion is much better.

              One thing that does annoy me is that when you start adjusting the volume it invokes a dialog with another (smaller) volume bar on it. It gets in my way of adjusting the volume by the slider that’s already on screen and I have to then use the one in the dialog. I can’t see what purpose it serves other than to offer the EQ button and it would be nice if this popup could be disabled in options.

               

              You can disable the additional pop up volume by disabling the shortcut to the EQ.

              The shortcut to EQ is dreadful UI when adjusting volume when only 1 room is involved.

                JohnG666
                Enthusiast II
                May 16, 2026

                I’m seeing the full screen on my ipad now which in my opinion is much better.

                One thing that does annoy me is that when you start adjusting the volume it invokes a dialog with another (smaller) volume bar on it. It gets in my way of adjusting the volume by the slider that’s already on screen and I have to then use the one in the dialog. I can’t see what purpose it serves other than to offer the EQ button and it would be nice if this popup could be disabled in options.

                 

                You can disable the additional pop up volume by disabling the shortcut to the EQ.

                The shortcut to EQ is dreadful UI when adjusting volume when only 1 room is involved.

                 

                Thanks for that, I had missed that option and now I’ve got rid of the annoying popup volume dialog :)

                 

                  Stanley_4
                  Stanley_4
                  Grand Maestro
                  May 16, 2026

                  Such a little button, shame it couldn't be on the basic bar rather than popping up the aggravation you must then wait to time out and close.

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