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HagenborgContributor I

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new version - but not on Android?

A New very hyped (and feature missing) version came today… on iOS. But not on Android? there is a lot of click here ‘google play’ etc…on all Sonos pages…. But no new version ;( ??!!?!

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Louismar8Trending Lyricist I

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Alarm function in app update 9th of May 2024

Sonos have neglected to include an alarm function in the app update as of 9th May 2024. very disappointed. Also a number of music services have been affected. I am sure this is an oversight - but with no communication from Sonos or announcement, it does not build confidence. Also - to cut off older systems and speakers is terribly bad form. Hopefully the Sonos event on the 14th will have everything resolved? Can we get some reassurance from Sonos customer service please?

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Robert_164Avid Contributor I

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the new Sonos ios app update is TERRIBLE! DO NOT UPDATE! ☠️ ☠️ ☠️

Sonos, why would you release an app upgrade with so many problems!? Where are my playlists? They're gone! Where are my alarms? I can no longer edit or save the queue! Where are my albums? I can't change the home interface! I can delete some of the things you guys added automatically but there's nowhere I can see to add anything. What a mess!Don't you guys check your work? I've been reading some other letters and there are many more problems.SONOS PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP

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linboxContributor II

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Maybe after the last release we want third party development because this way does not work!!! fix it

I think the development community has the power to develop a good system. Open your interfaced and you will see like other projects it is going to work out. Or I love your product do not make it second class like the upgrade now (2024) let us downgrade until you figure it outlove you

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linboxContributor II

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Do you like the new version 2024?

Please let the developer know your feedback!

19 minutes ago

ChrisJCContributor I

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I've rolled back to version 16.1

The new app is an unmitigated disaster. I think on that everyone seems to be agreeing.I’ve now rolled back to the previous version on my Android phone. Its a bit of a fiddle but can be done. Its definitely worth doing. It suggest others who are frustrated with the new version do the same.

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lumpsContributor I

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Livephish+/Nugs.net not working in new app

Is anyone using the new app able to successfully browse music within LivePhish+ or nugs.net? all works just fine in previous versions...and while I can authorize the services now, there’s no ability to play music or browse them

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fkugContributor I

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how can i get the previous version of the app back? this one is useless

The new version of the app makes it extremely difficult to navigate with various sets of speakers in my house . Absolutely useless. No comparison with the previous version i urgently want back

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castallaLocal Superstar

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My Damascene Conversion

I've decided to just accept that things are how they are. Sonos will proceed with whatever schemes they have. Resistance is futile. 😁

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Rip TornContributor I

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New SONOS App - Adding to queue

I’m unable to add an album to existing queue. Is this feature gone or am I missing it?

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MCB66Contributor I

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sleep timer missing on new app

Why have Sonos removed the sleep timer function in the new App . This makes my speaker useless to me. Waiting for a response from Sonos but if nothing forthcoming I will have to ditch it and change brands as I use it all the time. if you’re having the same issues please email Sonos as well, the more that do should hopefully make them take some action !!

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Dr. QuesoContributor I

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No Playback of FLAC via Plex

I am constantly unable to play back any FLAC files from my Plex server. However, I am able to play the same files if I go through my Media Library.However, with the recent beta earlier this year, I was able to have this playback functionality.The error message that I’m seeing in the error log is:Thursday, 9 May 2024 - 19:26 Atlantic TimeUnable to play '(Song Name Goes Here)' - the connection to Plex was lost.This error message repeats for any FLAC track that I try to play.I am able to play these files perfectly fine via the Plex application itself.

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rosswells127Collaborator II

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My list of issues with new Sonos App on IOS

I have updated the Sonos IOS app on just ONE of my IOS devices (thankfully).My overall impression of the new Sonos IOS app is that it is missing quite a bit of functionality that was available in the old app. I therefore suspect there will be quite a backlash from existing users until Sonos address some of these issues.For what it is worth, here is my initial list of issues/questions…1 - There are issues with the Rova service on the new app. When you click on Rova via the “Your Services” rail nothing shows.My other IOS devices that are still using the old Sonos app correctly show the list of Rova Station selections as expected.2 - Related to the above point, when searching for a radio station. e.g. “The Sound” the Rova stations do not show in the results and the Rova service icon in the search rail shows with a “!” icon next to the service name. Doing the same search using the old app correctly returns the Rova stations in the search results.3 - The “Sonos Favorites” rail list on

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User185753Contributor I

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New SONOS app: many features no longer available!

Think twice before you install the new SONOS app as at least the following features are no longer available (temporarily or permanently):Sleeptimer has disappeared completely. Either you sleep the entire night with music on or you wake up to switch off the music… Quite defeats the purpose. Alarms: creating and editing an alarm is no longer possible. You can only toggle an existing alarm on and off. Local music library: make sure you don’t remove it as it is no longer possible to add a local music library stored on a NAS or shared device. Also the search doesn’t work on the local library any longer; it only searches the online music services. Sonos seems to have finally let down its initial user population that made Sonos big before music streaming services existed…Either this is a deliberate choice by Sonos to reduce the functionality or someone validated a pre-beta release for production to meet some preset deadlines… In any case, don’t upgrade if you need these features.

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EricpatContributor I

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spotify album library not showing up on new sonos app on ipad

Using the new Sonos app on my iPad, my Spotify album library does not appear. Spotify playlist appears in library. All other functions of Spotify and Sonos work fine. Just can’t see my spotify library albums. This is only happening on my iPad. Problem does not occur when using Sonos app on android phone. Have removed and down fresh installs of both Sonos and Spotify on iPad. Have disconnected and reconnected Spotify. Have signed out and back into Sonos. This one problem remains. Suggestions?

1 hour ago

LandgroundContributor I

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Stuck on ”allow access to local network” in new app. Help!

Deleted the old app (ios) and installed the new one, but now it won’t get past the ”allow access to local network” message. Even though I’ve allowed access on and off several times.So basically I can’t use the app at all. Can’t add or edit speakers, nothing. Spotify is now my main Sonos app……Have tried to reinstalled the app and restarted the phone several times. Anyone with the same issue?

1 hour ago

KkbbContributor I

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new app is missing things like alarm!

Thx guys. There is no way to set up alarms anymore so I will have to unplug all my speakers because I have a feeling that new app didn’t delete alarms on speakers. Great work indeed (irony), honestly had bigger expectations from new app. But whole experience is messy as hell. UI is like from a two year old, where every part of app is acting differently with several mixed up ways to behave on user input.

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barkinglobsterContributor II

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Sonos email advertising the NEW APP

Just received an email from Sonos trumpeting their new ‘better than ever’ app… 😂. I’m really amazed that they would have the audacity to send this out with the current turmoil

1 hour ago

Tom_69Enthusiast II

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New Sonos app removes key features - beware!

Having just upgraded to the new app, I’m utterly amazed at how poor it is from a user perspective.There is no longer a volume number indication You cannot edit queues You cannot add single songs to a queue as ‘play next’ or ‘add to end’ You cannot create or edit any alarmsHow did this get through any UAT? These are basic features every Sonos user has enjoyed for years.Absolutely ridiculous, please add this functionality back ASAP.

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TN_KenContributor I

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Tens of thousands of ripped songs in my music library, and Sonos will not play them.

I have 31,000 mostly ripped songs (Jazz, classical, etc.) and I cannot get them to play on my Sonos system at all. I have tried playing directly from my library, indexing my library, and through the Apple Music app within Sonos. Any ideas?

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Adabs77Contributor I

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new sonos app released 7th May 2024 issues

Apart from the listed problems with music libraries, sleep,alarm, wifi channel options missing and Rova issues, I’ve noticed another, forgetting Sonos systems.This is when i leave my home system and go to work which we have Sonos, when i opened my app with the old app, this would seamlessly connect to the work system, then when i get home seamlessly connect to my home system and so on. Now the new app requires me to ‘join new system’ every time i go to work and come home. It doesn’t remember or seamlessly change between the 2 systems. I also tried this when going to my parents home and brothers who have Sonos. I am on their local networks and the same issue. I have to join their system, then i get home and have to join my system. Too many bugs on the new app, and Sonos should allow us to download the old app until they sort out all the problems. Im sure once the bugs are ironed out, this new app will be a better experience. I have noticed when it is working, it is quicker on connectio

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nd1Contributor I

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Latest Sonos App - Do not Upgrade

Just upgraded to the latest, new and improved Sonos app on my mobile phone (iPhone) and it has led to my losing my complete music library which is on a NAS.After some discussions with support, they confirmed that this option is not available - only the commercial streaming services (and it does recognise Plex) are visible and accessible but no proprietary My Music Library.Allegedly this will be rolled out in a future iteration, but no timeframe provided.Beware if you are considering upgrading

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