Sonos will release a substantial update to its mobile app for both Android and iOS on May 7. the edge to learn. And based on screenshots provided by people familiar with the company's plans, the app is receiving a new coat of paint. Sonos also makes it easier to set up the product and enhance connectivity between multiple speakers. As always, the exact release date is subject to change if the company experiences any last-minute issues.
The revamped app will be released as an update to the Sonos S2 app The company issued in 2020 When it abandoned some of its older products and left them on the old S1 platform.
It changes the design of the existing S2 app by getting rid of the bottom navigation tabs and putting everything on one central home screen. Sonos is also adding several quality of life features like a persistent search bar at the bottom of the app that allows users to find music quickly. The Shuffle and Repeat buttons can now be accessed directly from the Now Playing screen. And you will be able to adjust the volume slider from the mini player no matter where you are in the app.
The home screen has also become more customizable, with scrollable playlists and music services. Users will be able to rearrange things as they see fit and put their favorite playlists right on the home screen. Speaker and speaker settings can be accessed through the “Your System” section. The app icon will turn from a dark background to black with the company logo in white text.
The Sonos app has been the subject of frequent criticism From some clientsalthough it currently has a fairly solid average review rating of 4.4 stars on the App Store and 3.9 stars on Google Play.
Bloomberg Previously mentioned In the revamped application, codenamed Passport. The new software will serve as a precursor to Sonos' first-ever wireless headphones, which are expected to retail for $449 and will compete with premium models from Apple, Sony, Sennheiser and other brands.
The main selling point for Sonos speakers will be their deep integration with the company's speaker ecosystem. Sonos speaker owners will be able to wirelessly listen to TV audio through headphones, for example. CEO Patrick Spence predicts that headphones will be the next big success for Sonos.
Last year, the company brought in a slew of new hardware products, including the Era 300, Era 100, and Move 2 Bluetooth headphones. But 2024 has been relatively quiet for Sonos so far. This is set to change over the next few months when the headphones make their debut after years of rumours.
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