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Corry P
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Your feedback on the new Sonos App

Hi EveryoneWe moderators of the community - @Corry P, @Jamie A & @Sotiris C. - wanted to take an opportunity to explain some of what is...
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What formats can I play on Sonos?

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Corry P
Corry PSonos Staff
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Your feedback on the new Sonos App

Hi EveryoneWe moderators of the community - @Corry P, @Jamie A & @Sotiris C. - wanted to take an opportunity to explain some of what is currently happening on the community.First of all, we value all the feedback you are providing about the new Sonos App. We hear you. Feedback is coming in fast and thick, however - for understandable reasons - and to be frank, we are having trouble just keeping up with it all. For this reason, some topics that have not yet been replied to will go unanswered. We will, however, do our best to amalgamate some of these separate threads into bigger, related threads (such as one big thread for Alarm complaints and another for Queue Management) to be answered en-mass. The threads that are feedback on other aspects of the new app will be merged with this post.Threads that describe issues such as missing rooms and app crashes (those that are not just feedback, in other words) will be answered, as will threads not relating to the new app in anyway, but these

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Can Sonos Recover From This?

So it has been about two days since the launch of the new Sonos app. Judging by the number of negative posts on this community forum and on the Sonos subreddit, I think it is pretty safe to say that the app launch has been a pretty massive failure.This is a very critical moment for Sonos. The Sonos app is the core of their ecosystem. I can imagine tensions are running high at the Sonos headquarters as they try to figure out what went wrong and how they need to respond. A moment like this can sometimes be the beginning of the end for a company and Sonos knows this.Consumer trust is the most important thing a company needs to remain successful and to grow. Sonos dropped the ball with the new app and has lost the trust of many new and loyal customers. And the timing cannot be any worse with the upcoming release of their new headphones.So what does Sonos need to do next? What kind of response would ease your anger and frustrations? How much time are you willing to give Sonos to bring back

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BumperProdigy III
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16.2 firmware update

Warning, there’s a new firmware update available 16.2 or maybe it’s 80.00.xx If you don’t have auto updates turned off now would be the time if you don’t want to risk it, especially if you are still on 16.1  If you update please let us know the good/bad. 

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BreconboyContributor I
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new app

Brilliant! A triumph of unnecessary software coding to update a perfectly useable platform. No access to music library, a bewildering and frankly unhelpful GUI ( graphic user interface) on the home page and a waste of time and effort on behalf of Sonos themselves.judging by the response the fix should be swift and complete. Don’t launch a half finished update and claim it’s the cure all!! You’ve ruined a perfectly good front end programme for what?I have six of your products, which are now not able to play my iTunes music library, the only reason I bought your product….sort it

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PylfContributor I
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Need to downgrade Sonos app

Since Sonos 16.1, I no longer have access to my own music base on a Mac Mini running under El Capitan. 

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MikeDave06Contributor I
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😱 Nouvelle version Sonos - Catastrophe

Cette mise à jour de l’application Sonos est une véritable catastrophe.Le réglage du son ne répond plus, les alarmes ont disparue, j’en passe et des meilleures.D’une manière générale, plus le temps passe, plus la qualité du service diminue et dysfonctionne.Autrefois, l’application pouvait être utilisée intuitivement par n’importe qui. C’est terminé. Tout est devenu incompréhensible.J’espère que Sonos va réagir rapidement.Je pense qu’on va voir énormément de matériel d’occasion à vendre sur Leboncoin et sur eBay… 

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AWD-901Contributor I
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New app is terrible

Don’t upgrade to the new app! The UI is not intuitive and functions that I used, like the sleep function are gone. It’s difficult to play from a streaming service. Couldn’t believe that things could get worse, but they have. The first few years of using Sonos were great, but the last couple of years have been plagued with problems. Don’t understand how they expect to sell products when the app is so flaky and you need to use it to play anything. They should have done more user testing before going live.

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BOL74Avid Contributor I
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Can't add new product in The New App

Hi folksAnyone have problem add a new speaker to the app? I just upgrade from the Playbase to a Ray…and the app crashes and i’m stuck. Anyone have the same issue….and yes…i try add the Playbase again but the app crash here as well. I have been in contact with Sonos support,but they could not help me…they say i might just wait a few days utill they have fix the problem.Have a Good Day👍

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cmackayContributor II
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New app - write to CEO

I encourage everyone upset with the disaster which is the new app to write to ceo@sonos.com This is being replied to by their marketing team.  Let them hear us!

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Frank18Contributor I
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app

We like to get the old app back. The new is bad. It is a frustration to Work with. 

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tsdsContributor I
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horrible update to app

sonos what have you done ? the app was working fine - now a nightmare no group volume can’t shut music off in one room no sleep timer very very disappointed  

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mesaticusContributor I
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So frustrated - Nothing but issues since app update

I’m about over things. I just came here to vent. (All my products say they are up to date)I have a Boost and 3 playbars.  Since the app update Sonos consistently can’t find my system.  Maybe I can get it to work with a reboot my Boost. Sometimes just fiddling within the app reveals the system after a minute plus of hitting buttons….if I’m lucky.Sometimes I can finally get music playing, but then if I reopen the app, it’ll say no system found.  Now I have music playing in all my house, but Sonos can’t find any system!  So now I have to unplug the boost and wait for whatever cache to wear out before things stop.This is just ridiculous.  Never had a single issue with the S2 app.  Open things up, instantly finds the system, and zero lag when switching songs.  Now this thing works maybe 10% of the time. 

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Trad99Renowned Enthusiast I
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Please can we go back to the old app

I’ve been struggling with this new app for two hours now. So many things are missing or difficult to use compared to the old app. Please, can you continue to make the old app available for people who still prefer to use that one. I was fine with that app, and would like to revert to using it. Please give us a way to do that.

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kurtfracContributor I
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Speaker balance is missing on new app

I have a speaker pair on which I previously could adjust left and right balance.  With the the new app update I cannot adjust left and right balance !!! So my speakers are stuck with the balance towards the right speaker which I use when I work at my desk.  Please tell me how to adjust balance with app new update or explain how to go back to previous version. This is not acceptable.The whole update is clunky and hard to use.  Also it seems the app is pushing you to use Sonos music services.  And it feels like you are bing pushed to use Voice App.I have spent $$$ on speakers to listen to my music.  The app should let me do that easily and seamlessly. 

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evamorContributor I
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Best sonos alternatives. What's everyone moving to?

Since *NONE* of the sonos components work, can be added, or function whatsoever with no fix in sight for months if that what is everyone moving to? What’s the current best alternatives? For speakers I guess it's time to upgrade to bowers and wilkins. What about for the control system? What’s everyone's suggestions? 

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JosueFraustoSoloContributor I
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Return to the previous Sonos app.

Le insto a que reconsidere la reciente actualización de la aplicación Sonos y evalúe la posibilidad de volver a la versión anterior. La nueva versión no ha cumplido con las expectativas de los usuarios y parece haber sido desarrollada sin tener en cuenta las necesidades de los clientes. Las funcionalidades añadidas no ofrecen un valor añadido significativo y han generado comentarios negativos generalizados. Esta dirección podría costarle la lealtad de clientes valiosos y dañar la reputación que ha trabajado duro para construir. Estoy dispuesto a darle otra oportunidad para rectificar esta situación. Sin embargo, si no se realizan cambios oportunos, nosotros, como usuarios, nos veremos obligados a desalentar el uso de sus productos. Edit:I urge you to reconsider the recent update to the Sonos app and evaluate the possibility of reverting to the previous version. The new version has failed to meet user expectations and appears to have been developed without adequate consideration for cus

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klrmlrContributor I
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How to revert to the last app version?

The new app is horrible. I wish I hadn’t had auto update turned on and could still use the old app. Anyone know how to revert back to the previous app? 

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BeMike
BeMikeTrending Lyricist I
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The website: Sonos Community and the new app

It is not only the new Sonos app that is a mess … the website for the community has a problem as well ... 

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Gee 2024Contributor I
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Sonos Corporation's True Agenda

With the disastrous roll out of latest Sonos controller app, I began to wonder why would they force an upgrade that was so dysfunctional and lacking so many features that customers liked. Also it seemed strange that users were no longer able to see and modify music folders, or playlists, or update the music library. At first, I thought, wow they really screwed this up. How could they leave all this out? Why are they so reluctant to offer a roll back to a working version? When I read Sonos executive’s Maxime Bouvat-Merlin’s phoney response and explanation, that’s when I realized, it was on purpose. Then I thought, what is the long term agenda of Sonos? What is the long term agenda of any greedy corporation? To maximize revenue and profits, of course. I then realized that Sonos is about to follow the plan of Apple management, which was to slowly and not so subtly force people off of iTunes and onto their Apple Music subscription service. That’s where the long term money is. I mean, why s

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SecretbradContributor I
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sonos customer care

I have a massive Sonos collection and have loved it for years however since the app update half my system has disappeared.  I cannot reconnect it having tried factory resets etc so I thought I would contact customer service.  I’ve now been either trying to call or do the online chat for 4 hours without success have they gone out of business? if this is as I suspect an app update issue why don’t they revert to the old, easier to use app and if they must roll out this new trash make sure it works and have a customer service team to sort the issues out!if anyone at Sonos actually reads these conversations please get it sorted. You are not providing the service I have paid thousands of pounds to use as half my system now won’t work. Legal action may follow to get money back for the products

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MarcttContributor I
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latest sonos app - very disappointing

Several issues:I think it’s now connected to the system via Apple Play because the sound is not as good as it was before (same quality as if it was streaming via Apple Play. Very disappointing. the app is not intuitive and very confusing to use.  I don’t know why changes were made.  The last one was much better. so many controls are lost, e.g. adding to queue, managing of queue, etc…i guess Sonos just lost the edge…

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SandraEContributor I
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Alarm on New App

I am aghast that the new Sonos App does not feature an alarm. The work around is to set the alarm using a laptop or computer. It is totally impractical in bed at night to set it up that way. I like waking up to music from my Sonos App, and I am going to miss it. I thought an upgrade was meant to be an improvement, but I wouldn’t have upgraded if I had known how bad it was going to be. I suggest you facilitate going back to previous App.

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eracodeEnthusiast I
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How do I register for Tuesday's AMA?

Yesterday I saw an invitation (on the new app or somewhere - can’t remember where) but now I can’t see it.How can I register for this event? Maybe Sonos have locked it due to the furore. 

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ROBBOUKContributor I
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New App May 2024.

New and improved app??????????I feel that it is too busy with too much swiping up and down which in my opinion is confusing to know where you are in relation to what you’re trying to do. Oh, and where is the option to add a song or album to the end of the current queue? If I have to just play an album or track then select another one after the first choice has played I may as well get my cd’s out of the box and go back in time. Come on Sonos get this problem fixed pronto.

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verivaliContributor I
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Sonos unable to play podcasts imported from Google podcasts to You Tube Music library

Google is closing Google Podcasts April, 2024. Google suggests moving your podcast subscriptions to You Tube Music. So I did.Now, my podcasts are in my You Tube Music library, and I can play them from there. The podcasts also show up in YTM library on the Sonos app. But the Sonos app can not play them. When I try to play one, the Sonos app balks, and a slide-up message says “Unable to play [name of podcast episode] -the connection to You Tube Music was lost.” Other YTM  items - songs, playlists, etc., play through fine. And Sonos plays podcasts which were added to my YTM library from within YTM. Only the podcasts imported from Google Podcasts to my YTM library are affected. I suspect this is a Google problem, although it is unclear why the podcasts play in YTM but not in Sonos. Any insights?

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