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Larinphilly
Contributor I
Apr 3, 2023 9:31 PM UTC

How to close Sonos app

When I flick off the Sonos app on Android I want it to close. Instead I get this useless notification that says something like -- stopping the app will may interrupt playback notifications. And that notification is persistent (can't be flicked off).

This makes me suspicious the Sonos app is running in the background monitoring my activity.

How can I close Sonos and have it be inactive like a well behaved app (aside from doing a Fore Stop)?

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buzz
buzz
Grand Maestro
Apr 3, 2023 10:06 PM UTC

In the Android Settings → Apps → Sonos → Notifications and disable Notifications.

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hashirshabbir
hashirshabbir
Lyricist I
Sep 29, 2023 4:46 AM UTC

To close the Sonos app on Android and have it inactive, you can swipe it off from the recent apps screen. However, the persistent notification you're encountering is a feature designed to ensure seamless playback and control of your Sonos devices, which may make it seem like the app is running in the background. If you want to completely stop it, you may need to use the "Force Stop" option in the app settings, but be aware that this might impact playback notifications and functionality.

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Airgetlam
Airgetlam
Sep 29, 2023 5:10 AM UTC

Which doesn’t really do a lot, since the actual data is stored on the speakers themselves. The controller app is merely a interface through which you can see what’s going on on your system. 

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Bruce
controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
Sep 29, 2023 12:46 PM UTC

If you want to completely stop it, you may need to use the "Force Stop" option in the app settings, but be aware that this might impact playback notifications and functionality.

Why? The app plays no part in playback, since “from this device” was removed.

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ratty
ratty
Sep 29, 2023 1:50 PM UTC

If you want to completely stop it, you may need to use the "Force Stop" option in the app settings, but be aware that this might impact playback notifications and functionality.

Why? The app plays no part in playback, since “from this device” was removed.

The background service on Android is there to support notifications and widgets. Disable notifications in App Preferences and it won’t appear.

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controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
Sep 29, 2023 11:18 PM UTC

If you want to completely stop it, you may need to use the "Force Stop" option in the app settings, but be aware that this might impact playback notifications and functionality.

Why? The app plays no part in playback, since “from this device” was removed.

The background service on Android is there to support notifications and widgets. Disable notifications in App Preferences and it won’t appear.

Widgets? Ok. What Notifications are there though? [iOS user here]

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