Hey all! We've got a new app update live for both iOS and Android — here's a quick breakdown of what's changed. Want the full history of what we've been up to? Check out our App Release Notes here and System (Player) Release Notes here.
As always, this is a Phased Rollout — think of it like a wave; not everyone gets it at the same time. If you're on iOS and want to nudge it along, head to the App Store, pull down on your Account page (the one showing pending updates), and give it a refresh. That usually does the trick! Note that these features are also part of the Phased Rollout. Even if your app up to date you may not see the feature as available.
What's New:
App Update
iOS — 85.01.2
Android — 85.01.4
- In-app setting to enable or disable SonosNet - This will let you enable or disable SonosNet per household.
- About My System Connection Type - The About My System page now shows how each Sonos product is connected to your network.
Got technical questions about any of these features? Drop them below — I'll be bringing them back to our engineering team for more detailed answers. 👇
SonosNet Q&A
What is SonosNet? SonosNet is Sonos' original dedicated wireless mesh network that lets your Sonos products talk to each other. Think of it like Sonos building its own private Wi-Fi just for your speakers — it was especially useful back when home Wi-Fi wasn't as reliable. A wired Sonos product acts as the bridge that keeps everything connected.
Should I disable SonosNet on my modern network? For most modern, high-speed routers, disabling SonosNet can actually help things run smoother. Newer routers use Wi-Fi technology that can sometimes conflict with SonosNet's mesh, so turning it off lets your system lean fully on your home network instead.
How do I disable SonosNet? Head to System Settings → Networks → Disable SonosNet in the Sonos app (version 85 or higher required).
Is turning off SonosNet the same as disabling Wi-Fi on one speaker? Not quite. Disabling Wi-Fi on a single speaker is a local change, while globally disabling SonosNet is a system-wide shift — it stops your entire Sonos system from trying to build its own internal mesh network. This can help resolve connectivity issues on more complex home network setups.
As always, feedback is always welcome — good, bad, or in between. We genuinely read it all. 🙏
