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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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Martybeach

Contributor I

Sonos needs to be more transparent about the Android updates. They claim that the 6/4 update restore queue management and that is a HALF-TRUTH at best. Yes on the app on mobile phone and NO on the Tablet app.

Tell us the truth. A botched rollout is one thing; not being truthful is another.

Yasuyuki

Lyricist I

Posting from Japan.Since it is a Google translation, there may be some strange English expressions.When I updated the iOS app, I was prompted to update arc and sub, so when I tried to do so, an error message appeared and I was unable to update.I tried dozens of times without success.Even if I disconnect the arc+one+sub system once, reset it, and try to update it individually, it doesn't work.The system is currently in hibernation mode because it has been disassembled and cannot be updated.It seems that this is probably a problem on Sonos' side, so I would like to see an immediate improvement.

MoMorley

Lyricist II

Hi ! I have bought a Sonos move yesterday & have spent many hours , Reading EVERYTHING possible & carrying out numerous times , Installing, deinstalling (

80.02.05 (Android)) , restarting Routers, Resets of Speaker & accounts & app !!! I suggest that TOP management take note that there are millions of very angry Sonos owners that will BLACK mark your company if you do not sort out the basics !!! I can not register my Sonos move (error 1101 ) therefore the speaker is useless & will be being returned !! & reading the similar catastropic reports on sonos move 2 & other owners experiences with your software !!!!!!!! No one is able to use their products !!! P.S. I even phoned the hotline , but when get an automated message that the waiting time is 85 minutes !!! Then your poor employees are going to be the next thing you lose !!!! The basic problem of your software has to be solved or you are sinking like the Titanic !!!

furacaopr

Prodigy III

I didn’t comment on why it was initially released early - In truth, I personally would choose to not give a comment on that matter, as I have not personally seen the reasons why the App was released before it was perhaps finished.

Hi @Ken_Griffiths, the answer to this question was made clear by @tuckerseverson during the AMA:

“Over time we “cross-faded” our engineering attention into the new app. We need to make the new app be the app going forward so we stop splitting our attention.”

This means that at a given time, they decided to stop developing new features to the old app to avoid having to code the same features twice and optimize resources. So, the code to allow the launch of Ace and Roam 2 was developed for the new app and not for the older one. With the coming launch of these, the app team had no other choice than launch the new app even knowing it was incomplete.

Craigster

Trending Lyricist I

Since this update, I no longer see my Arc or Beam theater systems in the IOS app or in the Windows app. Ive tried rebooting everything, but no luck.

All my other 10 Sonos speakers are there and work fine, but have lost control of my theater setups.

Anyone else see this or know how to fix it?

A_fly_guy

Contributor I

It's great that you are working on this.

Can't be you.

I have the latest app updated yesterday.

But Trueplay still does not work for me.

Tried with both my iPhone and two different iPads.

It plays the testing sounds for about 30 seconds.

Then the sounds stop, but the Trueplay interface continues, saying it's still listening to the test sounds, even though it's quiet. I have tried to let this continue for about 5 minutes, but it doesn't stop. So I have to finish setting up Trueplay.

System: ARC, Sub Gen 3, two ERA 300.

I have tried to connect/ disconnect the WI-FI from both the ARC and Sub, but it makes no difference.

joshp68

Lyricist I

Is there an ETA for correcting the know Roam SL compatibility Issue? As it stands now, I purchased a very expensive paperweight.

Silverthorn

Prodigy II

Add to queue just gives me the dreaded something went wrong and recently played is borked again. Seems a bit retrograde.

"I saw the Stooges and the MC5"

TNils

Contributor I

Yay (sarcasm). The update has bricked my Arc and sub system as it can no longer find either and won’t let me add them again. At least Airplay still works. Sonos should be ashamed of forcing this shoddy update on us before it’s ready for use. At this point I’m ready to warn everyone I know not to buy Sonos products as I’ve never had these problems with any other speakers.

TNils

Contributor I

Since this update, I no longer see my Arc or Beam theater systems in the IOS app or in the Windows app. Ive tried rebooting everything, but no luck.

All my other 10 Sonos speakers are there and work fine, but have lost control of my theater setups.

Anyone else see this or know how to fix it?

I have a similar problem with the Sonos app itself, though my Airplay and Windows Sonos app still work. I have read that Sonos knows of these problems but so far no fix.

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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

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