Release notes - Sonos app updates

This release will be gradually rolled out to users over several days. Customers can check for updates in their iOS / Android app store and download the latest version of the Sonos app once it's available to them.

• Support for the all-new Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4
• Music library improvements¹
• 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

¹Requires system update - 81.1-58074 (or higher)

This release will be gradually rolled out to users over several days. Customers can check for updates in their Android app store and download the latest version of the Sonos app once it's available to them.

• Improved queue management including ability to delete and reorder on Android
• Music library indexing and reliability improvements¹
• Improved TalkBack functionality in Settings on Android
• The ability to schedule System Updates on Android

¹Requires latest player update - 81.1-58074 (or higher)

80.09.09 (iOS)

Release date: 10/16/2024

In this update:

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

This release will be gradually rolled out to users over several days. Customers can check for updates in their Android app store and download the latest version of the Sonos app once it's available to them.

• 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

This release will be gradually rolled out to users over several days. Customers can check for updates in their iOS / Android app store and download the latest version of the Sonos app once it's available to them.

• 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

This update contains new features for Sonos Ace. To use these features, make sure your Sonos Ace is up to date using the Sonos app.

• Introduced TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Arc, Beam (Gen 1), Beam (Gen 2), and Ray on Android
• Added TV Audio swap for Sonos Ace from Beam (Gen 1), Beam (Gen 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

• Improves stability when adding new products
• Addresses an issue where the app used excess phone battery

We’ve also released firmware version 80.1-55172 for Sonos products which contains the following changes:

• Improves responsiveness of volume changes
• Improves time to add a new song to the queue in certain conditions
• Addresses an issue with local library browsing timing out

• 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

• 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

80.04.05 (Android, 7/3/2024)

• Fixed a crash at application launch on Android
  

• Improved app connectivity for newly set up Sonos systems
  

• 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.
  

• Added support for the all new Sonos Ace headphones
• Added sleep timer settings
• Added “play next” and “add to end of queue”
• Improved Home Feed scrolling
• Improved setup reliability
• Added WiFi configuration for products with BLE
• Improved battery consumption for Bluetooth discovery
• Improved ability to update older firmware systems
• Further improved navigation for visually-impaired customers
• Added VoiceOver support to read toast message automatically on iOS
• Introduced mute button on iOS
• Improved local library connectivity
• Improved Trueplay setup on iOS
• Added distance settings for surrounds
• Added line-out settings for Sonos Port
• Fixed an issue on Android that affected initial setup for new users
  
  

• Fixed issues encountered when adding a product that is running older software.
  
  
• Fixed an issue where VoiceOver on iOS could not toggle switches in settings.

• Support for the all new Sonos Roam 2.
  
  
• Improved VoiceOver support, allowing for easier navigation and control on the Now Playing Screen, System View, Output Selector, Queue, Volume Sliders, and Add Product.
  
  
• Improved TalkBack support for the Now Playing Screen, System View, and Add Product.
  
  
• Improved Local Music Library playback of folders.
  
  
• Added the ability to Search for content to use with an Alarm.
  
  
• Improved system connectivity for Boost and portable products in sleep mode.
  
  
• Fixed issues with Add Product that resulted in incomplete registration, a need to sign in again, or inability to confirm a product PIN.
  
  
• Fixed an issue with enabling Surround and Sub Audio.
  
  
• Fixed an issue that blocked Trueplay if a TV was the input source.
  
  
• Fixed an issue with asking for Local Network permissions.

• VoiceOver on iOS now properly interacts with individual elements of the Sonos app's home screen.
  • Additional improvements to accessibility are coming soon.
    
    
• Adding and editing alarms has been re-added to the Sonos app.
  • The ability to snooze alarms is coming soon.
    
    
• Fixed an issue with a software update screen that would block access to the rest of the app.
  
  
• Fixed an issue where network permissions for the app could not be enabled.
  
  
• Additional bug fixes and performance enhancements.

• Added lossless audio support for Apple Music.

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Alerts:

• Sonos systems no longer support local library shares that use SMBv1 / HTTP. If your library was shared with Sonos using one of these older protocols, you can add it back to Sonos by manually sharing your music folder using SMBv2 or SMBv3, then adding it back to your system using the Sonos app for macOS or Windows.

• The Sonos app has been fully redesigned, bringing a more personalized experience and a new look and feel.
  
  
  • A redesigned interface streamlines control and gives you quicker access to your content from the Home screen.
    
    
  • View and control your system by swiping up from the bottom of the Home screen or selecting your system name in the top left corner.
    
    
  • New Message Center with product tips and system recommendations.
    
    
  • New web app lets you control your system from your tablet, laptop, or desktop.
    
    
  • Learn more about the new Sonos app.
    
    
• You can now ask for weather-related information from Sonos Voice Control. Find out current weather conditions, the forecast, and more. You can learn more in our article on Sonos Voice Control requests.
  
  
• With this release, we’re aligning the version number of the Sonos app with the version number of the software running on Sonos products. Both the Sonos app and Sonos products are now running software version 80.0.