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New Sonos App Update!

Yesterday we released a new update to both iOS and Android.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.02.05 (Android)

80.02.04 (iOS)

Please note that you may need to check for updates in the App Store in order to update during the first few days of the release.

With this update we've added or improved some of the following features you all have been asking about:

Mute button (on iOS)
Play Next & Add to End of Queue
Sleep timers
Improved local library connectivity
Improved Trueplay setup (on iOS)
Added distance settings for surrounds
Ability to update older firmware systems

Check out the full release notes here.

We've still got a road ahead of us and here is what’s coming soon:

Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
Local music library search and playback: mid-June
Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
Create and edit local music library: July
Improved Autoplay settings: July
Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
Snooze alarms: TBD

We appreciate your continued patience.

Update 17 June 2024:

Today we release another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.03.06 - iOS
80.03.03 - Android

This update brings a number of fixes and additions that you've been asking for.

In this update:

Introduced mute button on Android.
Added numerical values to the volume and group-volume sliders.
Updated the volume icon to reflect the volume level on iOS.
Added stereo or mono configuration for Amp/Port output on iOS.
Improved TalkBack screen reader support for volume sliders on Android.
Added support for SonosNet channel selection on iOS.
Expanded support for service reauthorization on Android.

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 1 July 2024:

Today we released another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.04.04 - iOS
80.04.04 - Android

This update brings a number of fixes and additions that you've been asking for.

Check out the full release notes here.

In this update:

Added multi-product setup for professional installers for iOS
Improved accessibility for configuring alarms with VoiceOver and Talkback
Added autoplay setting for analog devices using line-in for Android
Added support for SonosNet channel selection for Android
Added timezone settings for iOS
Added the option to forget a system in order to connect to or create a new system for iOS
Improved notification for player firmware updates on Android

Update 18 July 2024:

Today we released another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.05.01 (Android)

80.05.01 (iOS)

Please note that you may need to check for updates in the App Store in order to update during the first few days of the release.

With this update we've added or improved some of the following features you all have been asking about:

Added setup, configuration, and search for local Music Library
Improved account settings for Sonos Pro subscribers
Improved line-in autoplay and compression settings
Improved accessibility in Settings
Improved notification for player firmware updates
Updated the volume icon to reflect the volume level
Amp/Port can be configured for Stereo or Mono output in Android
Improved Sub audio settings with Amp

Check out the full release notes here.

We've still got a road ahead of us and here is what’s coming soon:

Playlist editing
Downgrade from S2 to S1
Persistence of offline devices
Additional configuration settings

A few notes about Local Music Library Functionality.

Fixes for all of the following issues will be addressed in future updates.

We appreciate your patience!

After adding/removing a share, there can be a delay during reindexing where it’s not clear that Music Library indexing is happening, and some leftover elements of a removed share can still show up during reindexing. Be patient - it is in fact, still indexing.
Music Library Search is not accessible in the controller without access to the Internet.
Local Music Library will not work for alarms.

Additional things to consider specifically on Android:

The “More” menu, Play Now and Play Next options may fail with "something went wrong" for local library content. Local Music Library albums are also currently unable to be favorited.
- When a new library share is added, it doesn't appear in the music library settings page. The share does appear if you dive into Music Library > Folders. It may appear if the share disappears after closing/reopening the app, but the share is successfully added.

Things to consider specifically on iOS:

No album art of Albums in Sonos Favorites

Update 6 August 2024:

Today we released another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.06.04 (Android)

80.06.03 (iOS)

Please note that you may need to check for updates in the App Store in order to update during the first few days of the release.

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With this update we've added or improved some of the following features you all have been asking about:

In this update:

Introduced TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Arc, Beam, Beam 2, and Ray on Android
Added TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Beam, Beam 2, and Ray on iOS
Added S2 to S1 downgrade tool
Improved smoothness and reduced latency for Group Volume controls on iOS
Added mute buttons for individual products in Group Volume controls
Added Group Volume controls from the Now Playing screen on iOS
Added the ability to clear the queue on iOS
Improved performance for large queues on iOS
Added the ability to “forget system” on Android
Improved reliability for speech enhancement and night mode settings on iOS
Improved reliability when starting playback from a playlist on Android

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 27 August 2024:

Today we release another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.07.03 - iOS
80.07.05 - Android

This update brings a number of fixes and additions that you've been asking for.

In this update:

Accessibility improvements in Settings
Improved smoothness and reliability for product setup
Added the ability to clear the queue on Android
Added Night Sound toggle in Room Settings for sound bars

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 19 September 2024:

Today we release another update for the new Sonos app.

This update will be rolled out for iOS and Android separately.

Here is a quick look at what is going to be available for both iOS and Android updates:

iOS - (Available starting today)
Version 80.09.05

Improvements to setup flow
Improved performance when browsing content in Home and in Browse
Improved queue management including ability to delete, reorder and scroll
Added ability to set appearance between light mode/dark mode/system default
Continued improvements to the user interface
Added Trueplay support for iOS 18

Note: This iOS update will be deployed in phases over the coming days. Please allow until Tuesday to receive via automatic updates. If you add a player to your system, you’ll be prompted to update during setup. If you’d like to get the update sooner, go to the App Store, locate the Sonos app, and tap the Update button.

Android - (Scheduled for September 24)

Improvements to setup flow
Added ability to set appearance between light mode/dark mode/system default
Added setting to change the Alexa wake word language

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 24 September 2024:

Last week we released a new version of the Sonos app for iOS.

As announced, today we are releasing a new version for Android as well.

iOS - (Released on September 19)
Version 80.09.05

Improvements to setup flow
Improved performance when browsing content in Home and in Browse
Improved queue management including ability to delete, reorder and scroll
Added ability to set appearance between light mode/dark mode/system default
Continued improvements to the user interface
Added Trueplay support for iOS 18

iOS Service Pack - (Available starting today)
Version 80.09.07

Resolved a bug affecting users with multiple language keyboards configured
Resolved a bug preventing users with VoiceOver enabled from accepting the terms and conditions during setup

Android - (Available starting today)

Version 80.09.04

Improvements to setup flow
Added ability to set appearance between light mode/dark mode/system default
Added setting to change the Alexa wake word language

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 15 October 2024:

Today we release another update for the new Sonos app.

This update will be rolled out for Android only.

Android - (Available starting today)
Version 80.10.06

Improved queue management including ability to delete and reorder on Android
Music library indexing and reliability improvements*
Improved TalkBack functionality in Settings on Android
The ability to schedule System Updates on Android

* Requires latest player update - 81.1-58074 (or higher)

Here is what’s coming soon:

Update planned for late October

Improving system setup and reliability of adding new products
Improved volume control & responsiveness (iOS)
Music library performance improvements (iOS)
Improving overall system stability and error handling
Support for Arc Ultra and Sub 4

Update planned for mid-November

Playlist editing
Support for Android users with multiple homes
User Interface improvements (based on your feedback)
Improved music playback error handling

Update planned for mid-December

Improved volume control & responsiveness (Android)

Check out the full release notes here.

Update 28 October 2024:

Today we released another update for the new Sonos app.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.11.38 - iOS
80.11.32 - Android

In this update:

Support for the all-new Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4
Music library improvements*
Improvements to product setup
Improved performance when browsing content in Home and in Browse on Android
Improvements to multi-system support on iOS
Fixes for multiple settings including Bluetooth display, EQ, and Sub bonding on iOS
The ability to schedule System Updates on iOS
Continued Voiceover improvements on iOS

* Requires player update - 81.1-58074 (or higher

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Gaham

Headliner I

@Ken_Griffiths I was not trying to infer that you thought the app was ready. Sorry if I gave that impression.

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B33Jay

Enthusiast II

Android 80.02.05

Have been able to see my local library ever since early May update. No album art yet.

What concerns me in particular is no reference to Sonos Playlists which allowed so much flexibility and integration of both local and network material. Cannot get the Sonos Favourites to save anything as a partial workaround either.

App is incredibly inconsistent, room control, loadup (asking for login, no seeing system sporadically etc.), not saving order on content screen.…

Things can only improve.

press250

Prodigy III

Android 80.02.05

Have been able to see my local library ever since early May update. No album art yet.

What concerns me in particular is no reference to Sonos Playlists which allowed so much flexibility and integration of both local and network material. Cannot get the Sonos Favourites to save anything as a partial workaround either.

Same here: the new Android app has far more issues than the iOS app, and that is saying something. Sonos Favorites are entirely un-functional for me on the Android app, and work AOK on the iOS app. Seriously frustrating.

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Tvinecke

Contributor I

I don’t see any notes regarding continued adjustment of queue management. Is the current functionality to be expected as operating standard? There is no management of an active queue which is integral and (should be) inherent in a MUSIC PLAYING APPLICATION.

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stevepow

Prominent Collaborator I

I don’t see any notes regarding continued adjustment of queue management. Is the current functionality to be expected as operating standard? There is no management of an active queue which is integral and (should be) inherent in a MUSIC PLAYING APPLICATION.

Agreed - Queue management was never great - for example, it would be nice to be able to search in the queue for a song rather than have to add it again to hear it now. In my dreams, I guess, for some better than S2. Now just being able to re-order or delete from the Queue like the old days would be welcome.

Is any of that on the roadmap?

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stevepow

Prominent Collaborator I

Yesterday we released a new update to both iOS and Android.

The update has the following version numbers:

80.02.05 (Android)

80.02.04 (iOS)

Please note that you may need to check for updates in the App Store in order to update during the first few days of the release.

With this update we've added or improved some of the following features you all have been asking about:

Mute button (on iOS)
Play Next & Add to End of Queue
Sleep timers
Improved local library connectivity
Improved Trueplay setup (on iOS)
Added distance settings for surrounds
Ability to update older firmware systems

Check out the full release notes here.

We've still got a road ahead of us and here is what’s coming soon:

Continued improvements to navigation for visually-impaired customers: mid-June
Playback controls including mute and volume numbers: June
Local music library search and playback: mid-June
Improved playback settings including Play Now: July
Create and edit local music library: July
Improved Autoplay settings: July
Improved Sub audio settings with Amp: July
Snooze alarms: TBD

We appreciate your continued patience.

Sonos Playlists? The ones we created and saved since forever. Workaround for Playlists? SonoPhone - that still works - so, are you bringing them back to the “Ace” app?

Bumper

I don’t see any notes regarding continued adjustment of queue management. Is the current functionality to be expected as operating standard? There is no management of an active queue which is integral and (should be) inherent in a MUSIC PLAYING APPLICATION.

Agreed - Queue management was never great - for example, it would be nice to be able to search in the queue for a song rather than have to add it again to hear it now. In my dreams, I guess, for some better than S2. Now just being able to re-order or delete from the Queue like the old days would be welcome.

Is any of that on the roadmap?

Its extremely concerning that it isn’t even mentioned on the road map. Re order and delete at a minimum.

Bumper

@Marco.B the new features for the app including alarms, add next to queue, add to end of queue and sleep timer weren’t available in my app despite being fully updated. Many other people have experienced this as well.

The reason why the features aren’t available is because we are using DNS based privacy/add blocking on our networks. Whitelisting all *sonos.com traffic isn’t enough, the features only become available if we allow the third party servers that you are using to deliver adds in the app. No features without ads.

Is this a bug or mistake or will we need to keep allowing sonos in app adds and third party tracking/ad servers to keep receiving the new features?

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stevepow

Prominent Collaborator I

...will we need to keep allowing sonos in app adds and third party tracking/ad servers to keep receiving the new features?

WTF!?!?!?!

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DaveDavis

Lyricist I

Looks like you are restoring missing features, but I don't see anything here that improves basic functionality. More often than not, when I start the app, my system is not found. Two or three tries finally finds my system. If I leave the app running and return later, my system is missing again; sometimes comes back after a delay. Or, the queue is empty and I can't stop, start or change anything. Phone restart temporarily resolved the problem.

Also - unable to play more than 100 songs in an Amazon playlist. This problem occured last year in April and was resolved ( by Amazon?)

Android user; June 4 update

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Yesterday we released a new update to both iOS and Android.

Update 17 June 2024:

Update 18 July 2024:

Update 6 August 2024:

Update 27 August 2024:

Update planned for late October

Update planned for mid-November

Update planned for mid-December

Yesterday we released a new update to both iOS and Android.

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