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Enthusiast I
May 10, 2024
Question

Sonos widget no longer available on android

  • May 10, 2024
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Looks like the Sonos app has had a makeover which usually means trouble. The first being that there is no longer a widget on android which is a massive PITA. I'm assuming I'm not the only one and also am hoping this is a goof and not deliberate on the part of Sonos.

 

Version 80.00.04-release+20240507.671145b com.sonos.acr2

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19 replies

Contributor I
May 26, 2024

I have gotten so many people, friends family and co workers to change to Sonos from Bose since about 2016.   I will not advocate anymore for the reasons noted. Not being able to use my on phone library (years of music) and now no Widget.... This is absurd for products that are not inexpensive. My entire home is Sonos and was a well functioning machine... Used to think Sonos actually cared based upon customer service before. But now... Not so much.  I've spent thousands... And had friends do the same.  Just terrible.... 

Lyricist I
June 2, 2024

Hate the app!

Bloody bring back the widget we have so much more control and a better set up.

Sooo frustrating we should have an option to choose!

Lyricist I
June 3, 2024

I've also lost the widget after the app update. Does anyone know when sonos are going to fix it. Share others experiences, sonos seem to be going downhill.

Trending Lyricist I
June 7, 2024

Je viens de découvrir la nouvelle application, sans widget... Et autres.

Peut-être faut-il que Sonos arrête de penser qu'ils sont les meilleurs du monde et cela commencera à aller mieux.

 

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I just discovered the new application, without widget... And others.

Maybe Sonos needs to stop thinking they're the best in the world and things will start to get better.

HulkSounds
Lyricist II
June 7, 2024

It's now June 7 & they've pushed a big android app update & I've uninstalled reinstalled but still no widget. 

This is ridiculous

Lyricist I
June 11, 2024

I want the widget back 😥

Streaming from Spotify and i cant use the widget anymore from my homescreen to switch boxes/volumes and so on.

Also for the beam. 

I have to open the app and search. 

 

Contributor II
June 12, 2024

Please put the widget back 

If my home phone rings or a visitor comes to the door instead of just pressing stop on the widget I now have to go into the app, wait for it to find my system because it says I don't have a system most of the time.

Then eventually I can stop my music.

Widgets are not a nice to have option they are essential.

Please put the widget back asap.

June 16, 2024

Just boycott Sonos app and use bubbleupnp android app &wídge

It's super versatile, maybe a little too much

Lyricist I
July 22, 2024

I was a fan of Sonos like many here, these screwups are terrible and my confidence is gone. Like most here I never recommend Sonos to anyone anymore. 

I've  actually wanted to complete my setup with a Sonos Sub for awhile, right now I am happy I never got one. I am doubtful I'll ever buy one, I'd rather get a whole new boring Bose set without the drama.

Sonos at least give the option to switch apps, don't downgrade everyone and give us the middle finger. As I've used the widget the most this is truly a loss.

Also anyone else got the realization that you're totally dependent on the Sonos app to do anything? I'm FORCED to upgrade to this app otherwise I can't control any Sonos device. (I've installed the old app through the APK mirror before)