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Talk about Sonos S1 and S2 Controller apps for mobile, and the desktop app. This is also the place to talk about partner apps, Airplay, and direct control.

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Sonos Controller Software Downloads

Trying to find where to download the Sonos Controller Software?  The Sonos software is available on our support page and you can find direct...
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AudiophoneTrending Lyricist I
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favourite stations and myTuner

Hi, Where in the new app do I find the favourite radio stations? I used this extensively in the old. And myTuner does not work anymore. The stations provided cannot be played, I get an error. I have a device with the old app and everything still works fine.

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MaritaContributor I
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Sonos System wird in neuer App nicht mehr gefunden

Bitte stellt die alte App im AppStore (iOS) wieder zur Verfügung!! Die neue App hat sich installiert und seitdem funktioniert gar nichts mehr!! Mein System wird nicht gefunden-neu einrichten geht auch nicht!das ist wirklich das Letzte!!!! Moderator Edit - Translation by Google:Please make the old app available again in the AppStore (iOS)!! The new app was installed and nothing has worked since then!! My system cannot be found - I can't set it up again either!this is really the last one!!!!

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terrycreativeContributor I
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When will "Line-In" return to the new app?

Simple question as a dealer/installer/user:  When will the ability to select and control “Line-In” return?  On the “gold” app, it was part of the “Browse” screen at the bottom of the list of services.  IT IS NOW GONE.  One may presume it should have been in the “Your System” area, but who knows?  Whereas I have reviewed many complaints and issues with the deprecation of features in the new app, the inability to control Line-In is not only a devastating loss, but a liability as many users have purchased the products specifically for their ability to support a Line-In.  I am referring to the “Keith N” response of two days ago and the bullet list of the five features/issues that there is a supposed date for them to return.  See image below and there is NO LINE-IN: 

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Joe DaxContributor I
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new app

I just installed the new app and at first sight it‘s totally crap :(First thing I want/need to do is set a new alarm clock for tomorrow morning… hard to find the function at all. Easy access is something different… setting new times is not possible - function will be available with future updates… honestly????please tell me this is not what you really release! Give me back the old app! Now!!!

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Lolcese1Contributor I
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searching a song in Sonos App

After the last app release I can’ t search a song anymore. I’d like to search a song within my music library.How can I do? Thanks 

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CordTrending Lyricist I
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How to disable trueplay

How can I disable Trueplay, my iPhone 7 is no longer supported, the new app just crashes and refuses to open on my chrome book, there is no option on the new app on my amazon fire tablet, and I cant seem to find it on the windows 10 desktop app?

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Keith N
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New Sonos App and Accessibility

At Sonos, we take accessibility seriously and aim to build listening experiences that everyone can enjoy. The redesigned Sonos app was built from the ground up to support both modern and future Sonos experiences, and as part of that, we’ll be implementing ongoing improvements and enhancements over time. On May 7, the app will have basic support for screen readers, allowing you to swipe through and read through all items on the screen. Following launch, ongoing improvements to the accessibility of the updated mobile app will remain a top priority. A software release available May 21 will improve screen readers so you can select items on screen in any order. Further improvement will be added to the experience regularly until we reach parity with the S2 app by late June.  In the meantime, the Sonos Windows and Mac applications will continue to operate as normal until our new web app has met our accessibility standards. Thank you for your patience as we continuously improve the accessibili

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where to find prior versions of the iOS controller?

Where do I get the old IOS version of the controller? The current version has way too many features and functions that are still broken. I would rather use the old version until the new app is out of development. 

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Goody1Contributor I
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How do I block future updates on the Windows Desktop app?

Hey all,  Any idea how to block updates to the Windows Desktop app?   Can’t find the answer anywhere.  Thank you!!!

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Sonos App - Update Today a bit Better But Still Issues With Missing Graphics.

I posted issues about the Android app and the non-performance of the web app in the post linked below   , unfortunately with no progress yet. Today I just updated the new release, it opens a little quicker now but fails to show many graphics and artwork. Even if you leave it, the images never arrive. Here’s some screen shots showing the issue…. It also says “unable to load content” under Amazon Music….  

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attacama40Headliner I
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New Sonos App - Looks Nice But Have Couple Operating Errors

Morning all. Like the look of the new app and good to see developments.But I see two issues upon first usage, which would be good to get some help with please:Significant delay on opening the app on Android 13 on Sony Xperia 1 III. The page opens and says it’s looking for your system (which is all there) but it takes a good 30 seconds to find it. WIFI is very strong multiple wifi6 sat’s and all up to date. Web Version …. opens and looks good but then says ‘internal error’. Laptop is Win11, fully up to date, brand new and very vanilla high end Dell unit with few apps loaded and all, again, very vanilla run of the mill things … nothing fancy. Screenshot below …. can post one of the Android error as well.Appreciate any help. It’s a new thing and I guess updates are already in the mix to iron out issues. Many thanks 

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Seashooterpro1Contributor I
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what the heck

Lately I can’t get customer service on the phone I’ve called three separate day and have waited from 45 minutes to a nearly an hour and 30 minutes and they still doesn’t answer. I’ve used my Pandora Plus with no advertising account on my Sonos for years but lately it’s playing ads and it’s not Pandora 

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Corry P
Corry PSonos Staff
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The Sonos Apps - An IntroductionTutorial

This page relates to the S1 app, and the older S2 app. For instructions on how to use the newest Sonos app (released 7th May 2024, and has a black icon), please visit https://en.community.sonos.com/the-new-sonos-app-229144.Hi!So you’ve bought your first Sonos speaker, plugged it in, downloaded the Sonos app and completed setup. Now what? This is not a comprehensive guide to using the Sonos apps and their features, but an introduction to you as a new Sonos user so you better understand the basics of use, what the differences in apps are, and the beginnings of what the apps can do for your new Sonos system.If you are looking for help in how to use the Sonos app and you don’t find it here, please visit our support pages and search for keywords, or ask a question in our forums - we have a very helpful community.Like all apps, ours have minimum system requirements but unlike others, if these are not met the Sonos app may still be able to run in a limited-compatibility mode whereby it can st

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jonesphillipscottContributor I
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Album Art largely missing for Sonos Favorites

I’m a collector of live music.  I have all my music stored in iCloud using Apple Music.  After upgrading to the new app and setting Favorites flags on several albums, most of the album art is missing and won’t load.

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RXnetContributor I
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App libre sur IOS et MACOS? - Free app on IOS and MACOS?

Existe-t-il une alternative libre, fiable et ergonomique à l'application SONOS sur IOS et MACOS?Is there a free, reliable and ergonomic alternative to the SONOS application on IOS and MACOS?

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jdale
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Re-ripped music, how to update playlists?

A long time ago I ripped all my CDs in a less desirable format (that still played in Sonos). Now I am re-ripping them in a better format with a higher quality setting. The artist, album, and song titles are still the same. But the file names are different. Is there any way to bulk update my existing playlists or do I have to manually delete and then add every song again?

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Rob.nlContributor I
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New Sonos v80 app is so annoying

I just downloaded the new v80 Sonos S2 app and first impression is not too good. Hope they change this soon. This is what is foundThe app gives an error when trying to play a radiostation on MyTuner Radio service in the Recently played section.  Some contact card are so big that when you want to swipe down to close it, I open the Homescreen/Lockscreen of my iPhone. When I want to play a radio station from the Favorites section an additional unnecessary card is opened with only a Play button. Why not start playing without opening this screen? The favorites are now mixed. So Spotify and RadioStation favorites are in one list. That is annoying.  The list of favorites is not sorted in any way neither can they be ordered according to my favorites.  The room for the name of the system on top of the Home Screen is very limited and so, it is always abbreviated with dots.  What is your annoyance?

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JCDATLContributor I
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When is Sonos going to revert back to an app that WORKS?!

Can no longer add to, or create, a new playlist. An app ‘update’ is supposed to ENHANCE the user experience and not be regressive and make people dislike your product. PLEASE fix this and admit your error!

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corky123Trending Lyricist I
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firmware update 16.2 default audio speaker problems

Just updated the firmware to 16.2 and now using the latest Sonos app the audio output always wants to default to my Beam in the bedroom, if I select my Era speakers only in the living room then at the bottom of the app it’s still set to the Beam in the bedroom and has changed itself back as well in the output setting.i thought the app update was bad enough but now I can’t control the living room audio via the app :-(

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Suggestion: Make it possible to use the web app without system owner account

I do like that you have introduced a web app as it makes it easier for me to control my system from more platforms (e.g. Linux). However, I don’t like that the system owner’s Sonos.com account is required to use the web app. I don’t want to give my Sonos.com account credentials to everyone in my household as a) it would essentially be giving them full admin control over the system if they use it with the mobile app and b) means there is greater chance of my Sonos.com account credentials being accidently leaked.Therefore please add in the ability to use the web app without the system owner’s Sonos.com account credentials. I don’t know the best way to achieve this, but here are a couple of options you might want to considerRelease a browser extension to enable the web app to connect to the Sonos system on the local network without signing into any Sonos.com account (like is possible with the mobile apps). Provide ability for system owner to create one or more additional non-admin account

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BrittexContributor I
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Red Line Functionality for apps

Lots of comment here on how much the new aps are broken and/or dislikedI thought it might be useful to Sonos to get a sense of red line functionality. Functionality that - if not added back or fixed - will cause a user to abandon the product. Everyone will be different and that’s the point of this thread.I am also making the assumption that straight defects (laggy performance, disconnects, devices not found etc.) will be fixed within a reasonable timeframeI’ll start:Playlist/Queue management at least as functional as the last version Custom URLs for streaming radio. I’ve tried and rejected Roon because it didn't support this Local library access, browsing, searching at least as functional as the last versionPlease restrict to redline functionality and avoid venting. I too have spent a lot of money on my system and am less than happy at the moment. But if I cant get the above functionality to work then Sonos is no longer a fit for me

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MPHobsContributor I
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Sonos App

The Sonos app on our two of our S22 phones changed from brown to black. Obviously updated. Since then they are both stuck in a cycle - Check for Update and Sonos is updated. We cannot get past these screens. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times as well as reset the Amp and Move. Notably, the Sonos system can still be controlled by the iPad and laptop. Did they change the app? How do I get past the check for update and updated already screens?

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huntaaarAvid Contributor I
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How has sometimg so stupid been allowed to happen?

Sonos should roll back the new app right away.This is a ludicrous act of self harm.

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kassey22000Enthusiast II
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Anyone else experiencing severe APP LAG & slow loading/refresh with S2?

Ever since we took the plunge for S2 (including upgrading/purchasing 6 new Sonos unit for S2 compatibility) it’s been a real mess (system stability and WiFi issues)! The iOS version of the S2 app is very slow to load, lags almost always, and has a terrible screen refresh rate compared to ANY iOS app we have in the household.   Now 20-40 seconds might not seem like long for an iPhone/Pad app to load/refresh, but if you’re trying to get some quick control over the volume or switching songs this is a STUPID amount of time!  S1 was almost instant across all platforms and apps.  While I realize Apple can take some blame for issues with iOS apps, why is S2 slow on PC and Amazon Fire (Android) devices as well?  I’m guessing I’m not the only one, but Sonos sure seem slow to address this no matter how many times I’ve reported it to support. Anyone else think this degrades the Sonos experience beyond the obvious annoyances (especially compared to the hundred or so other apps we use with NO laggi

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btsshirtContributor I
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When the Airplay password is active, Sonos Airplay is completely broken.

Every Sonos speaker in the house blocks Airplay streams and requests an AirPlay Password whenever Airplay Require Password is enabled on the Apple TV or in the Apple Home app.Once the password is enabled, Airplay works well with Apple devices but not with Sonos devices. No Sonos speaker is affected when the AirPlay password is disabled on Apple TV or the Home app. They continue to request the Airplay password.Resetting each Sonos speaker individually is the only thing that appears to solve the problem.Has anyone encountered this issue?(I've attempted to call Sonos, but the line keeps cutting out; case number 04688582; diagnostics 726588139)

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