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Liz P.
Sonos Staff
May 27, 2026

27th May 2026 - 📲 New Sonos App Update Now Available! 🔊

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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. 🙏

 

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68 replies

kdowling
May 27, 2026

Latest App doesn't mean much with the phased rollout policy. You need to post the actual version.

For example I'm on the latest version (available here) which is 85 00 31.

Latest released,  maybe not available to your yet:

App Update

iOS — 85.01.2

Android — 85.01.4

I have Andriod 85.01.4 and iOS 85.01.2. The ability to turn off  SonosNet and show Connection Type shows up on iOS, but not Andriod.

kdowling
May 27, 2026

IOS 85.01.2. But probably the speaker firmware will need an update first. Currently at 95.0-77060 and 86.7.77050.

That’s the latest firmware currently. I show the new settings in iOS, but I don’t have any legacy (86.7.77050) devices on that system. I don’t know if that makes a difference.

Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
May 27, 2026

Probably should have copied the firmware version link from the first post too.

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updates

There doesn't seem to be a new firmware release.

Current system version 95.0-77060

Release date: 5/12/2026

Current legacy system version 86.7-77050

Release date: 5/12/2026

 

Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
May 27, 2026

Once up to date, as the first post says:

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

Step 1 -- Get the App update. (Might be 2 weeks) 

Step 2 -- Wait for Sonos to enable the newly downloaded features. (Might be another 2 weeks) 

Step 3 -- Actually see and be able to use the new features.

If the current delay is less than 2 weeks for the last-guy update I'd love an update on that.

AjTrek1
May 27, 2026

I think where the confusion for some is the lack of explanation regarding a Phased Rollout and how it works.

IMO For Sonos a Phased Rollout applies to those with auto updates turned on for the app itself. Meaning that certain parts of the world will receive the auto- update via the app in phases.

The update for iOS (as was mentioned by ​@Liz P. ) is already in the App Store. It’s my understanding that the app in the App Store is available immediately to everyone once the developer uploads it to the App Store server. Meaning no Phasing for availability. As point of proof I can download the update now (11:23 am_CDT).

EDIT 

Regarding features being available after the app update such as the Toggle for SonosNet may require turning the feature on under “Profile > App Preferences”. I’m not home at the moment so I can’t verify my supposition.

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Local Superstar
May 27, 2026

I expect Sonos will be using App Store phased version rollout:

https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/update-your-app/release-a-version-update-in-phases/

As stated, can be overridden by refreshing App Store App, to get the latest version.

I’m guessing, once new version is installed, features can be enabled using their development platform, launchdarkly or similar using feature flags, using some policy/algorithm.

Even if you have the latest version installed, you wont necessarily get the latest features.

IIRC, some had different features on two different devices running same version a while back?

 

Edit: Not lauchdarkly, but optimizely, see Corry’s comment here:

 

Patience is key. 😀

Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
May 27, 2026

Dare I suggest an older option to deal with this process?

“lie back and think of England”

Which will hopefully survive moderator review, even if they spit tea on their keyboards? 

Corry P
Sonos Staff
May 27, 2026

England? Pah!

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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
May 27, 2026

Someone (looking at you Corry) may not be aware of the origin of that phrase?

None of the Scottish ladies of my acquaintance have shown "that" attitude.

AjTrek1
May 27, 2026

Someone (looking at you Corry) may not be aware of the origin of that phrase?

None of the Scottish ladies of my acquaintance have shown "that" attitude.

Wow…you must have a natural hormonal appeal to the ladies. Trying to keep this “G” rated 😂

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