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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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Corry P

Sonos Staff

I merely meant I’d be far more likely to lie back and think of Scotland.

But, you were referring to others and not me, so fair enough 😁

"Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein

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GPowell

Lyricist III

Another update and more problems with connectivity. 1hr and 17 mins spent on the phonetic help line today, finally call handler said problems may be related to update, but blamed Internet provider. Can. Sonos ever accept responsibility for problems. Bitterly regret buying sonos products.

Airgetlam

Yet I had no issues with the update. Which lends much credence to the idea that it could be local, in spite of your complaints.

Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough information provided to us in the public to help you, much as many of us want to.

A general network update helps many folks, by unplugging all Sonos from power, then rebooting the router. Wait two minutes before plugging back in all Sonos. This can help a plethora of issues, although not all.

Sonos isn’t always perfect, but certainly there’s been no systematic reports of issues beyond yours. I’m sorry you have had such a difficult time updating your system.

Bruce

AjTrek1

Yet I had no issues with the update. Which lends much credence to the idea that it could be local, in spite of your complaints.

Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough information provided to us in the public to help you, much as many of us want to.

A general network update helps many folks, by unplugging all Sonos from power, then rebooting the router. Wait two minutes before plugging back in all Sonos. This can help a plethora of issues, although not all.

Sonos isn’t always perfect, but certainly there’s been no systematic reports of issues beyond yours. I’m sorry you have had such a difficult time updating your system.

Just to add typically Sonos App updates install without a hitch. Common causes when they occur can be outdated OS software and of course internet issues. Sometimes packets are missed which is an internet and/or local network issue.

Now regarding hardware (firmware updates). They too can be affected by internet/local network issues. Full disclosure Issues may occur where all products don’t update on the first attempt. I have 32 units and I always have to do a second pass to update a few stragglers (no more than 5) and my network is very stable running Wi-Fi 7.

Bottom-line failed updates are typically internet/network related which…BTW can also be caused by network interference either internal or external.

Barring The app event in 2024 Sonos app and firmware updates are pretty much glitch free coming off the Sonos servers. Such fiascos are rare for companies but when they occur are very painful.

Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.

Airgetlam

And the 2024 update installed with no issues, no matter what the ‘reaction’ to the update was. So, not really ‘barring’ it at all.

Bruce

Liz P.Author

Sonos Staff

@Liz P.

Thanks for the heads up! I don’t use SonosNet (wired) as my Sonos products would ignore it anyway. However for those that do will disengaging the SonosNet via toggle allow all products to seamlessly switch over to Home WiFi like a light switch engaging and dis-engaging power to a light bulb?

Hey! Not 100% sure, but I’ll bring this question to the engineers and get some more details.

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AjTrek1

@Liz P.

Thanks for the heads up! I don’t use SonosNet (wired) as my Sonos products would ignore it anyway. However for those that do will disengaging the SonosNet via toggle allow all products to seamlessly switch over to Home WiFi like a light switch engaging and dis-engaging power to a light bulb?

Hey! Not 100% sure, but I’ll bring this question to the engineers and get some more details.

Just a further deep dive. I was thinking potential problems with stand alone speakers not part of a home theater as speakers part of a HT are being directed by the soundbar. As far as sound bars are concerned I’d look at the Playbar and Playbase.

For stand alone speakers I’d possibly be looking at those that are pre Sonos One (gen 2); if that makes sense.

Thanks for your efforts to research this further 😊

Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.

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SonosStreamer

Trending Lyricist I

Just to be sure, SonosNet disabled also means no more broadcast storms? So I could also connect any number of speakers without my Unifi network being punished?

I’d be so happy if that’d true be :)

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sjw

Local Superstar

The word ‘Sonosnet’ actually means very little to most Sonos users I'd say.

To make a feature of allowing to disable it should have lots more information of what this actually means, especially to the more knowledgeable users here often providing help.

If users have a system with a component connected with a cable and they disable it, what happens? Etc. etc…. If it knows WiFi details is it all OK or not? What if it doesn't? Does it give a warning?

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Mr Lahey

Lyricist II

@sjw I had hoped for some info from Sonos, even just a couple bullet points with advice to ensure a smooth transition away from Sonosnet. I must learn to set my expectations much lower.

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