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A new software update is now live!

Hey everyone! 👋

Today we released an update to both your app and players.

iOS - 80.22.33
Android - 80.22.28
Players - 85.0-65270

This update includes a few QOL features I know some of you have been waiting for so without further ado, here is what the app introduces:

Improved scrolling performance in large content lists
A-Z Scrolling for Local Music Library
In app preparations for a big Ace update!

iOS improvements:

Mute buttons in the grouping menu
Tap on a product image to access the product settings!
Bluetooth sources device names now how in the Now Playing screen

Android improvements:

Recently played swimlanes will now be hidden from the home feed if you are logged out, or a guest joins the system. (Was available for iOS but is now on Android too!)

The update will be rolled out in phases, like most updates, to ensure any small bugs are caught before it reaches everyone's devices. I will update this post once I know it has been made available on all platforms to 100% of our users.

In case you missed it, our Tech Blog discussing our improved speech enhancement for Arc Ultra is now live (part 1 and 2. Part 3 will be released tomorrow.) If you want to learn more about the work that went into improving it on Arc Ultra, head over to the Tech Blog for a deep dive by our engineers!

We would love to hear what you think about these updates. Let's chat in the comments below! 👇

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Kos

Enthusiast II

I reinstalled it from Appstore. Still not there.

Is the app version correct now at least?

If so, then (again!) you will get it over the coming days. No amount of re-posting will make it go live on your account/device.

Nope. Not the correct app version. Do not know how to force it through …

Kos

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Parsnip62

Enthusiast II

I have letters of the alphabet segmenting my library, but no scroll. Am I missing something?

Not sure what you mean exactly. If I bring up the ‘Artists’ screen and touch, say, the “R” letter, it scrolls immediately to the beginning of the artists listing starting with “R.” The letters remain static but the list scrolls. This is vastly superior to having to use manual scrolling with one’s fingers or hand. Kudos to Sonos for making the letters big enough so that even my fingers can touch them. 😊

FYI, this is running on an iPhone Pro Max with IOS 18.5 with, of course, the latest version of the Sonos app. I can’t testify that it would work on anything else.

I don't have a list of letters at the top of the screen (I'm assuming that you do? ). But, in the list itself, I have each letter of the alphabet followed by the albums or artists starting with that letter. So perhaps only part of the updated UI is showing for me.

Ah. It looks like your update isn’t quite complete (as mentioned elsewhere.) This is what mine looks like after using the “J” letter. Hope it helps.

Thanks for that.

So I have what you see on the left hand side, but not what's on the right hand side.

Maybe I'll do force stop on the app before my evening listenings.

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Rhonny

Prodigy III

@Kos

What version does it say on your app? The App Store should have the latest version, that you just installed.

bockersjv

Local Superstar

Read the admin post about this update. You can have the latest app but still will not see the new feature as the feature enablement is being rolled out in a controlled manner. There is nothing you can do you speed this up.

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sjw

Local Superstar

There's more to it than the App version, Sonos can also toggle the function on and off independently of even having the latest version.

buzz

Grand Maestro

This is the iOS version. The Android version is different. On Android start to scroll the track list. A couple bubbles will appear. You can drag the right bubble.

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Parsnip62

Enthusiast II

This is the iOS version. The Android version is different. On Android start to scroll the track list. A couple bubbles will appear. You can drag the right bubble.

Not for me. I assumed that would be how it works when I first checked it, but it's not there.

AlwaysJammin

Enthusiast I

So what is the general consensus on the new app for base functionality so far? The update just popped up and after the last big update I'm hesitant. Streaming now is flawless although I just lost song data and art in the current app, no big deal atm.

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Kos

Enthusiast II

When in Denmark? Still no a-z scrolling here

(Also @SilverGrey )

The article says the updates will be rolled out in phases. I believe getting an app update doesn’t necessarily mean the feature will appear immediately. This was the case for the ability to add songs to a Playlist - the app was updated, but the functionality appeared to users in stages.

Just checking - have you also run the System Update too?

Yes I did… it correctly says ‘build 85.0-65270’ for the units. However, for the app (iOS) it says ‘build 80.21.6’ and not 80.22.33…? So I guess patience is all there is :)

Finally there today🙏. With 60k tracks I really have missed the feature. Thanks.

Kos

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Parsnip62

Enthusiast II

This is the iOS version. The Android version is different. On Android start to scroll the track list. A couple bubbles will appear. You can drag the right bubble.

Not for me. I assumed that would be how it works when I first checked it, but it's not there.

Still nothing. 🤣

Album art seems slower to load for my library too.

I'll wait some more.

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