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The new Sonos Mobile App & Web App

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April 23, 2024
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Today we are introducing the most extensive app redesign ever, creating an unprecedented streaming experience that allows listeners to organize their favorite playlists, stations, albums and more from over 100 services on one customizable Home screen.

The new Home screen provides faster access to Sonos system controls with one easy swipe up, making tab to tab jumping a thing of the past. As a leader in sound experience that’s focused on creating a better way to listen, Sonos intentionally redesigned the app on a modern software platform for an easier, faster and better experience that can support more rapid innovation.

The reimagined app supports all existing S2 products and will be available globally through a software update for the S2 mobile app.

100+ streaming services, one Home screen

The redesigned Sonos app prioritizes a listening experience that’s human - allowing you to bring your true favorites front and center and giving you more control to make your streaming experience your own.

Get into your music (and off the app) faster: No need to tap between tabs — the new Home screen serves up all your favorite content and controls, all in one place. Quickly jump back into your recently played, browse libraries and recommendations from your preferred services, and fill your home with music and all the sounds you love.
Customize and curate: Enjoy unparalleled curation by designing your Home screen to reflect how you listen. Pin rows of your favorite content and services; then move, edit, or rearrange them to your liking.
Search every streaming library: Look for an artist, song, podcast, or audiobook across all your preferred streaming apps at once via an easy-to-use search bar that’s always available right on your Home screen.
Elevated system control: Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen to seamlessly control your entire system and access a visual overview of what’s playing on each of your products, quickly group speakers, and dial in on the perfect volume from anywhere in the app.

Accessible from any modern web browser, a brand new web app allows listeners the same seamless system control as the mobile app.

The Web App will be available alongside the redesigned mobile app on May 7, 2024.

Want to find out more about the new Sonos App? Have a look at the Info Hub section of the community for a complete rundown of the new user interface.

Here you can find the full press release.

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Anonymous

I fear Sonos plans to implement a monthly licensing fee, and needs the new software platform to do so. Why else be so aggressive in pushing the updates, and refuse to allow customers to revert to the prior software? I hope that’s not the case, but for some reason Sonos is clearly willing to alienate its customers. Their desire to “create a new revenue stream” could easily be that reason. If so, I’ll dump their products and switch to bluetooth, chromecast, bluesound, Wiim, apple airplay, or any other of a number of products that don’t require monthly payments. And join the class actions against Sonos that are sure to follow.

That's exactly my feeling, subscriptions to the software otherwise you can't use the hardware. But it's a false logic. The hardware is for a LAN/WiFi setup and they've moved the controller platform to the cloud so there will always be problems UNLESS you can connect to the internet. Completely ridiculous.

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Kave

Trending Lyricist I

So folks, I have now started to sell off my Sonos equipment. I have ordered two Homepods to see if I can live with them. I will miss the easy of use of Sonos, especially versions before S2. S2 has caused me so much issues where I suddenly can’t control speakers, music drop outs, pairing issues, app takes forever to start on latest gen Apple devices etc etc. This new app was the huge straw that broke the camels back.

It’s strange how I started with 6 Airplay devices and migrated to Sonos. Now I migrate back to an Apple solution again. I will miss the portability of the Move devices and the play que etc.

I think this moment is the start of a downward momentum for Sonos where they eventually will be bancrupt. I have recommended sonos to about 10 friends which I probably now need to help move out.

I am sure sales will go down right now. To compensate Sonos will start charging us for stuff we don’t need. This will move users away.

I give them two years, then Sonos is no more.

I am sure they will eventually fix the app sort of, but the lag introduced with the cloud control will never go away.

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castalla

Local Superstar

What is so tragic is that the actual sound experience for Sonos units is FIRST Class. Old app was 100% functional if somewhat clunky.

The new Courageous App does Sonos itself and their users a massive disservice. So terribly sad.

It's the courageous bee's knees - all 6 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝. - - - - - Make Sonos Great Again - - - - -

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gedarnd

Contributor II

I’m user of Sonos devices since 2015. I made several playlists through this time that now, with this new app have all gone.

In addition, even if I wanted to make a brand new playlist, I cannot do it because it is not possible to add songs to an existing queue.

This is a big leap backwards in app performance as long as I cannot enjoy the music what I want, when I want and the way I want.

I suggest you to get back to old app and re-think completely the new one.

Any sign of a subscription and I’m gone immediately.

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MartinLoofer

Contributor I

Today we are introducing the most extensive app redesign ever, creating an unprecedented streaming experience that allows listeners to organize their favorite playlists, stations, albums and more from over 100 services on one customizable Home screen.

The new Home screen provides faster access to Sonos system controls with one easy swipe up, making tab to tab jumping a thing of the past. As a leader in sound experience that’s focused on creating a better way to listen, Sonos intentionally redesigned the app on a modern software platform for an easier, faster and better experience that can support more rapid innovation.

The reimagined app supports all existing S2 products and will be available globally through a software update for the S2 mobile app.

100+ streaming services, one Home screen

The redesigned Sonos app prioritizes a listening experience that’s human - allowing you to bring your true favorites front and center and giving you more control to make your streaming experience your own.

Get into your music (and off the app) faster: No need to tap between tabs — the new Home screen serves up all your favorite content and controls, all in one place. Quickly jump back into your recently played, browse libraries and recommendations from your preferred services, and fill your home with music and all the sounds you love.
Customize and curate: Enjoy unparalleled curation by designing your Home screen to reflect how you listen. Pin rows of your favorite content and services; then move, edit, or rearrange them to your liking.
Search every streaming library: Look for an artist, song, podcast, or audiobook across all your preferred streaming apps at once via an easy-to-use search bar that’s always available right on your Home screen.
Elevated system control: Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen to seamlessly control your entire system and access a visual overview of what’s playing on each of your products, quickly group speakers, and dial in on the perfect volume from anywhere in the app.

Accessible from any modern web browser, a brand new web app allows listeners the same seamless system control as the mobile app.

The Web App will be available alongside the redesigned mobile app on May 7, 2024.

Want to find out more about the new Sonos App? Have a look at the Info Hub section of the community for a complete rundown of the new user interface.

Here you can find the full press release.

dreadful upgrade… so many problems

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castalla

Local Superstar

Is Sonos about to be Roonified?

It's the courageous bee's knees - all 6 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝. - - - - - Make Sonos Great Again - - - - -

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timjd

Contributor I

Thank goodness the Aptoide app store has the old version. Downgrade worked perfectly and auto updates disabled...

Phew, for now.

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Anonymous

Accessible from any modern web browser, a brand new web app allows listeners the same seamless system control as the mobile app.

Hilarious. An app platform incompatible with hardware infrastructure. How on earth did they think it would work? And what happens if a crisis event hits the internet? We'd head for Armageddon in silence.

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castalla

Local Superstar

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the most extensive app redesign ever, creating an unprecedented streaming experience

Well, I think the 'unprecedented' part has certainly been achieved! Bravo! 😝. And all within a few days! Amazing 😋

It's the courageous bee's knees - all 6 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝. - - - - - Make Sonos Great Again - - - - -

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DustinS

Lyricist III

I got so frustrated! I waited for SONOS to fix the problems that they caused with this TERRIBLE update. The arrogance to act like nothing is wrong with their huge mistake. I dumped all of my SONOS equipment and installed an Apple HomePod system. Goodbye SONOS, it was nice while it lasted, but we’re breaking up. It’s you, not me.

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