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What's new in Sonos Controller S2 15.2.1

Mar 7, 2023
  • Added software support for Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300.
  • You can now add Sonos Radio stations to Favorites.
  • You can find all of the Sonos Radio stations you’ve added to Favorites under Browse > Sonos Radio > Favorites.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.20 (Jan 25, 2023)

  • In this update:
  • Sonos Voice Control is now available in French.
  • Sonos products will now show a status message in the System tab or the Settings menus when they’re offline. We’ll be rolling this change out to all users over a few days after release.
  • Products that are offline or disconnected will no longer disappear from the app. Instead, they’ll show a “not connected” status message. Tapping the name of the product will launch in-app help to get it reconnected. Learn more.
  • Portable Sonos products will let you know if they’re in sleep mode, powered off, or if the battery has been depleted.
  • If a product is disconnected and you’d like to hide it from the app, you can do so under the product’s menu in Settings > System.
  • Roam has two new Bluetooth settings which can be enabled in your Roam’s settings page.
  • Idle Auto-Disconnect will disconnect the Roam from its Bluetooth device after an idle period of 30 minutes.
  • Always Auto-Connect will connect your Roam to its most recent Bluetooth device when it detects it nearby.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.19 (Nov 16, 2022)

  • Improved support for playback of Spotify podcasts to Sonos using the Spotify app.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.18 (Oct 19, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.14 (Aug 23, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.12 (Jul 19, 2022)

  • Added a new WiFi Power Save setting for Roam and Roam SL to help extend battery life when connected to wireless networks.
  • Added a setting for Multi-product Setup in the Sonos app, allowing you to set up multiple Sonos products in a row before applying any necessary software updates.
  • Made improvements to the clarity of Arc’s audio while playing dialogue.
  • You can now use the S2 app to downgrade some Sonos products to S1 in order to add them to an S1 system. Learn more.
  • Some older Sonos products can now connect to 802.11a 5Ghz Wi-Fi networks.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.6 (Apr 19, 2022)

  • We’ve adjusted Roam’s setup procedure to improve the overall setup experience.
  • You can now change the volume for Beam (Gen 2)’s height audio channels.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.4 (Mar 23, 2022)

  • Two Roams in a stereo pair will now automatically rebond to each other if one of them unexpectedly disconnects from the network and then reconnects.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 14.2 (Feb 24, 2022)

  • EQ settings are now accessible on the Now Playing screen in the Sonos app for Android.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 13.4.1 (Dec 8, 2021)

  • Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now play Amazon Music Ultra HD audio and Dolby Atmos Music through supported Sonos products.
  • Sonos products can now connect to local music library shares using SMBv2 and SMBv3.
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 13.4 (Nov 16, 2021)

  • Sonos home theater products now support decoding DTS Digital Surround.
  • A new Battery Saver mode is available for portable Sonos products.
  • An HD badge now shows on the Now Playing screen while Sonos is playing higher quality audio.

New in Sonos Controller S2 13.3 (Sep 21, 2021)

  • We’ve improved Roam’s power management to help extend Roam’s battery life when it’s not actively being used.
  • The Sonos app will now alert you when your Roam is connected to a charger that isn’t providing enough power to charge the battery.
  • When your Roam is in sleep mode, you can now wake it up using the top playback buttons (in addition to the power button on the back).
  • Two Roams in a stereo pair will now automatically rebond to each other if one of them unexpectedly disconnects from the network and then reconnects.

New in Sonos Controller S2 13.2 (Jul 27, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Sonos Controller S2 13.0 (Mar 10, 2021)

  • In this update:
  • Added software support for Sonos Roam.
  • The process of updating Sonos Wi-Fi information in the Sonos app has been overhauled and improved. It’s now easier to reconnect your Sonos system to your network if you’ve changed your router or updated your Wi-Fi password.
  • When playing TV audio, the Sonos app now shows the current audio format on the Now Playing screen.

New in Sonos Controller S2 12.2.2 (Dec 8, 2020)

  • You can now add up to two Subs to your Sonos home theater setup. Learn how.
  • When playing from Spotify, the Sonos app can now favorite and unfavorite tracks from the Now Playing screen.

New in Sonos Controller S2 12.2 (Nov 10, 2020)

  • Sonos Arc now supports multi-channel LPCM surround sound through an eARC connection.
  • The Sonos app now has additional language support for Turkish, Russian, Korean, and Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong & Taiwan).

New in Sonos Controller S2 12.0.3 (Jul 30, 2020)

  • In this update:
  • The new Sonos S2 app is now available with a new look, new icon, and new features.
  • The current Sonos app has been renamed to the Sonos S1 Controller with a new icon.
  • Your Sonos system can now update to S2 if all of your Sonos products are compatible. Tap the banner at the top of your Sonos app to get started.
  • Learn more about the different apps and which products are compatible on our S2 Overview page and in our S2 compatibility article.
  • S2:
  • Added software support for the Sonos Arc, Sonos Five, and Sonos Sub (Gen 3).
  • You can now save a group of rooms that you frequently group together and create a shortcut in the Groups menu.
  • Both S2 and S1:
  • When setting up a voice assistant, the response chime will now be turned off by default. You can still choose to enable the chime during setup or in your app’s Settings menu.

New in Sonos Controller 11.1 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • In this update:
  • Sonos Radio is now available on all Sonos systems that have updated to version 11.1. Check our Sonos Radio article to learn more about the new service.
  • Listen to a selection of genre stations with music expertly curated by Sonos.
  • Stream from 60,000 radio stations from around the world.

New in Sonos Controller 11.0 (Mar 10, 2020)

  • You can now browse through the main menus of the app while it’s connecting to your system.
  • The app will now show status banners when your system needs an update or when the app is having trouble connecting to your Sonos products.
  • Your Sonos products will now show status messages in the Rooms menu if they need updates, registration, or additional configuration.

New in Sonos Controller 10.6.0 (Dec 11, 2019)

  • Improved reliability for automatic Sonos system updates.
  • Sonos Move’s volume level will now match your device’s volume level after pairing with Bluetooth.
  • Incorrect time zone selections in the Sonos app have been adjusted.

New in Sonos Controller 10.5 (Oct 28, 2019)

  • Performance enhancements and improved reliability.

New in Sonos Controller 10.4 (Sep 11, 2019)

  • Software support for the Sonos Move, Port, and One SL.
  • The More tab has been replaced with a redesigned Settings menu in the Sonos app for iOS and Android.
  • You can now manage your Connected Products in the Settings menu under Services.
  • The Inbox has been moved to the My Sonos tab.

New in Sonos Controller 10.3 (Jul 9, 2019)

  • In this update:
  • We've made improvements to the More Info view for Podcast episodes in the Sonos app. Podcasts will now appear in Recent Searches and Recently Played.
  • Sonos products now work with Contro14's Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP).

New in Sonos Controller 10.2 (May 15, 2019)

  • The Google Assistant is now available in the US.

New in Sonos Controller 9.2 (Oct 10, 2018)

  • This update ends connectivity for the Sonos Dock, originally released in 2010. Upon updating to version 9.2, the Dock will no longer connect to your system (although it can still be used as a charger). Learn more at http://www.sonos.com/dock.
  • Setup and configuration options have been removed from the Desktop Controller for Windows and macOS. It is no longer possible to use the Desktop Controller to setup or transfer a Sonos system, add a player, create or separate stereo pairs, register players, setup a TV, enable parental controls, manage network settings, adjust line-in settings, opt in or out of beta programs, or change Sonos account passwords. Please use the Sonos App for iOS or Android to change these settings instead.
  • Operating systems iOS 9 and Android 4.x are now partially supported by the Sonos App. Devices running iOS 9 or Android 4.x can still browse, search and play music using this version of the Sonos app. Less common tasks like adding new speakers, modifying music services, or setting up a new Sonos system require Android 5.0 or higher, or iOS 10 or higher.

New in Sonos Controller 9.0 (Jul 12, 2018)

  • Added support for AirPlay 2 to Sonos One, Sonos Beam, Playbase, and Play:5 (2nd generation). Group any Sonos player with an AirPlay-enabled speaker to use AirPlay anywhere in your home. Use Siri + AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad after adding your Sonos speakers in the Apple Home App.
  • Added software support for Sonos Beam - the smart, compact soundbar for your TV.
  • It is now possible to use Trueplay on the iPad 6.
  • Improvements to system status messages, including the ability to display full screen messages and smaller notifications in certain states (like loss of network connection).
  • Creating a Sonos account linked to an email address is now required. Creating a Sonos account lets you add more speakers, get new features, and safely and securely integrate with your streaming apps. Learn more about Sonos accounts here.
  • Performance and reliability improvements.

New in Sonos Controller 8.6 (Jun 14, 2018)

  • In this update:
  • Enjoy even better sound from Playbase. The refined soundstage should feel even wider. We’ve also adjusted the EQ to ensure smoother bass, clearer TV dialogue and less pronounced high frequencies. Use Trueplay tuning to optimize Playbase for your room’s acoustics.
  • It’s even easier to find the Add a new speaker option in the More tab in the Sonos app for iOS and Android.
  • The Sonos app for Windows now uses HTTP for local file sharing instead of the now-deprecated SMBv1 protocol. If you’re sharing your music library with Sonos, you will be prompted after updating to complete this change.
  • The Sonos app now supports the Polish language.
  • If you have not finished setting up your Sonos account, you will be prompted to do so after updating. A Sonos account lets you add more speakers, get new features and safely and securely integrate with your streaming apps. Soon it will be mandatory to finish setting up your account. Learn more.
  • New messaging capabilities are available within the Sonos app for Android and iOS devices.
  • Reliability improvements and bug fixes.

New in Sonos Controller 8.5 (Apr 11, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes and reliability improvements.
  • CR100 controllers will no longer connect to Sonos systems.

New in Sonos Controller 8.4 (Feb 28, 2018)

  • Introducing the Sonos app inbox:
  • Found in the More menu, your new inbox makes all updates and messages easily accessible from within the app. To see if you have a new message, look for a red dot on the More tab at the bottom of the screen.
  • Alexa on Sonos now available in Canada:
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa is now available on Sonos One in Canada (English only.) Set Alexa up by going to the More tab in your app and tapping Voice Services. You can also wirelessly connect your Amazon Echo or Dot to your Sonos system. (In beta.) To get started, enable the Sonos skill in your Alexa app.
  • Also in this release:
  • Updated TuneIn branding
  • A message to all CR100 controllers

New in Sonos Controller 8.3 (Jan 24, 2018)

  • Easier navigation:
  • The 5-tab navigation bar is now always visible at the bottom of the app, including on the Now Playing screen.
  • Black Now Playing screen:
  • We’ve made the Now Playing screen black, so it's more pleasant to use at night and emphasizes the artist and album art.
  • Clearer room control:
  • Now you can more easily identify which speakers are grouped from the Room menu. It also displays more rooms, which is especially helpful for homes with more speakers.
  • Also in this release:
  • Support for Trueplay tuning with iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Support for iPhone X coming soon.
  • Some minor security improvements.

New in Sonos Controller 8.2 (Nov 18, 2017)

  • Pandora on Sonos:
  • Sonos is the best way to listen to Pandora at home. Play music from the Pandora app straight to Sonos. Enjoy Pandora, Pandora Plus or Pandora Premium out loud all over your home.
  • Play music from the Pandora app straight to Sonos. Send the music from your headphones to your home sound system with a simple tap. You can also let friends with the Pandora app DJ on your Sonos. The Sonos app and Pandora app work together. Control the music from any phone using either app. Start listening with the Pandora app and pick up with the Sonos app.
  • Get voice control for Pandora with the new Sonos One or when you connect another Sonos speaker to an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot. Start the music, skip songs, change stations, pause and resume completely handsfree.
  • Also in this release:
  • Wake up to your favorite songs, radio stations or playlists with the enhanced alarm feature, now with the much requested snooze function. Tap the More and Alarms in your Sonos app to set a time and specify what plays and where.
  • We made some small improvements to My Sonos, making it easier to play the music you love most. Organize all your favorites in My Sonos. Add playlists, radiostations, podcasts, albums or songs from more than 50 music services.

New in Sonos Controller 8.0 (Oct 5, 2017)

  • Our App—Remastered:
  • Enjoy easier room control, faster time to your favorite music, and simpler navigation.
  • Easier Room Control:
  • Play music all over your home with even more ease. Change what rooms the music is currently playing in directly from the “Now Playing” screen. Or hit the “Rooms” tab at the bottom of your screen to get the whole home overview.
  • Quicker Access:
  • Organize all your favorite music in one place with “My Sonos.” Add playlists, radio stations, albums, or songs from more than 50 music services.
  • Simpler Navigation:
  • Everything you need is now at the bottom of the Sonos app—making it easier and faster to get where you want to go.
  • Also in this release:
  • Tap & Hold To Group Speakers:
  • Add a speaker to a currently playing group without the app by long-pressing the play/pause button.
  • Explicit Filtering:
  • An easy option to filter out explicit content so the whole family can listen for hours on end. (Filter on Apple Music today, with more services coming in the future.)
  • Sonos + Amazon Alexa:
  • Voice Control:
  • Currently in Open Beta in the US, UK and Germany, our newest update combines the great sound and multi-room listening of Sonos with the easy-to-use voice service of Amazon Alexa.
  • Ask Alexa to play something chill for cooking. Request your favorite playlist on shuffle while you shower. Turn up the volume with the sound of your voice. Whatever you say, Sonos will play. Just connect your Sonos to Amazon Echo or Dot over WiFi, then simply ask for the music you love.
  • Hands-Free Control
  • Request a lullaby while tucking in the kids, check news and traffic in real-time, or use any feature that Alexa offers, using just your Sonos. No phone or tablet is required so you can listen better with less distractions.
  • Music Services on Command
  • Use your voice to play all the music you love from your favorite services. Queue up a song and control with voice commands when listening to Amazon Music (Prime or Unlimited), TuneIn, Pandora, SiriusXM and iHeartRadio. Voice support for Spotify coming soon.
  • Better Over Time
  • Since Sonos and Alexa are continually updating with new features, services, and skills, your music and voice options will continue to get better over time.

New in Sonos Controller 7.4 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Privacy Statement Update:
  • We are introducing some important updates to our Privacy Statement. Sonos owners and anyone who visits our website will be asked to acknowledge this new policy. You will have to accept this policy before upgrading to 7.4.
  • For Sonos, the experience of listening to music comes first. And in order to keep doing this well, we need to collect a certain amount of your data. The privacy statement explains how we collect your data, why we collect data, and what we do with your data.
  • Some little stuff that counts:
  • We also squashed a couple small bugs. Subtle fixes, technical details. Suffice it to say your listening experience just got even better. Whether you notice it or not.

New in Sonos Controller 7.3 (Jun 26, 2017)

  • Sonos app tips:
  • Tap Help&Tips on the menu to learn how to:
  • Set a musical wakeup call.
  • Build, tweak and save your playlists.
  • Find go-to songs in seconds with Favorites.
  • DJ your house party with Crossfade, Shuffle, and Repeat.
  • Control Sonos directly from your Spotify app.
  • Sonos speaker tips:
  • Same drill. Tap Help&Tips. Discover new ways to get the most out of your speakers:
  • Tune your speaker for the best sound in any room.
  • Add music to another room, or create a stereo pair.
  • Play, pause, and skip songs with touch control. No app required.
  • Adjust your home theater to fit your life: Speech Enhancement and Night Mode
  • Play your vinyl LPs on Sonos.
  • Check back often. New tips posted regularly.
  • Customer care help, right at your fingertips:
  • Is your Sonos having an off day? Loop us in and we’ll lend a hand. Go to Help&Tips > Contact Us to connect directly to live customer care. We’re here and happy to help.
  • More little stuff that counts:
  • Four-letter lyric alerts:
  • Fan of Spotify or Apple Music? You will now see content featuring explicit lyrics flagged on Sonos.
  • Android gets a new look:
  • Control your Sonos with an Android device? We improved your home screen widgets and added new app shortcuts. All in the name of better listening.
  • Name that music service:
  • A small logo on the Now Playing screen instantly tells you which music service you’re listening to.
  • Handier Windows app navigation:
  • We improved the Wizards and Settings navigation in our controller app for Windows–a convenient option for visually-impaired listeners using JAWS (Job Access with Speech).
  • More peace of mind:
  • Squashed a few minor bugs. Beefed up system security. All good.

New in Sonos Controller 7.2 (Mar 22, 2017)

  • Control your new PLAYBASE:
  • This coming April, Sonos will release a new home theater PLAYBASE designed specifically for TVs that are displayed on stands and furniture. Its 10-speaker array is optimized with unique sound profiles for movies and music–you’ll experience an extremely wide soundstage and intense, realistic sound effects when your TVs is on, and clear, immersive stereo music when it’s off. This update is required for set up and control of PLAYBASE from your Sonos app.
  • A “child lock” for your touch panel:
  • Every Sonos speaker features touch controls or buttons that let you select songs and adjust volume when your app’s not handy. But there are moments when what seems like a great feature doesn’t quite work out that way. Like when your cat snuggles down on your PLAY:5 and it skips to the next-next-next song. Or your toddler discovers how to crank the volume up loud enough to wake the neighbors. (Hey, true stories from our customers.) Now you can avoid these kinds of incidents. Just go to Menu > Room Settings, choose the room your speaker’s located in and deactivate the Speaker Touch Controls.

New in Sonos Controller 7.1 (Jan 24, 2017)

  • Add Music Services, Simplified
  • No more scrolling through hundreds of music services to find and add the ones you’ve already installed on your phone or tabletJust tap Add Music Services – they’ll automatically appear at the top of the screen.
  • TalkBack Support for Android
  • Attention Android users, turn on your device’s TalkBack service to get spoken feedback that helps you navigate the Sonos appGreat news for visually challenged music lovers, or anyone who appreciates a little verbal support.
  • Some little stuff that counts:
  • We gave the Sonos app icon a fresh new lookAnd its font now matches the native typeface on your Android or iOS device.
  • We also squashed a couple small bugsSubtle fixes, technical detailsSuffice it to say your listening experience just got even betterWhether you notice it or not.
  • System Requirements, Alerts & Warnings
  • Sonos 7.1 supports the following OS versions:
  • Android: Android 4.0 and higher (certain features require higher versions of Android)
  • iOS: iOS 8 and higher (certain features need higher versions of iOS)
  • macOS: 10.9 and higher
  • Windows®: Windows 7 and higher
  • Alert: Trueplay speaker tuning
  • To successfully Trueplay tune your Sonos speakers, your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch must be running iOS 8 or higherThis includes iPhone 4s and higher, iPad 2 and higher, and iPod touch 5th generation and higher.
  • Warning: Partially Supported Controllers
  • Upon installing 7.1, Sonos controllers on these operating systems will remain Partially Supported Controllers:
  • Android: 2.2, 2.3, and 3.x
  • iOS: 7.0 (iPhone 4)
  • Windows: XP and Vista™
  • macOS: 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • Partially Supported Controllers can still browse, search, and play musicBut they’ll no longer be able to perform tasks like setting up Sonos components, adding new services, or changing room EQ settings.

New in Sonos Controller 7.0 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Play music from Spotify straight to Sonos:
  • You can now use the same Spotify app that you stream music with when you’re out and about to control the Sonos speakers in your home. You’ll still use your Sonos app to add new speakers and perform various other functions, but if you really love how the Spotify app works, you can now use it to send your favorite music directly to Sonos. Having both the Spotify and Sonos apps gives you the flexibility of two great music control options–and the freedom to use whichever you prefer.
  • You can now use the Spotify app to:
  • Send whatever you’re playing on Spotify to any Sonos speaker.
  • Group all your rooms together, house party style.
  • Crank up the volume in every room at once.
  • Transfer a song from your headphones to a Sonos speaker.
  • Share your Sonos system with friends who have the Spotify app and are on your WiFi network.
  • Sonos Accounts:
  • If you plan to control your Sonos with the Spotify app, you’ll need to set up a Sonos Account. A Sonos account lets your Sonos and Spotify apps work together securely and reliably. You'll use it to manage and expand your Sonos system, both in the app and on www.sonos.com.
  • Trueplay Tuning for Home Theater
  • You can now use the Trueplay feature on your iPhone or iPad’s Sonos app to fine-tune any Sonos home theater setup. Just go to Room Settings, select the room with your TV and PLAYBAR, then tap Trueplay Tuning.
  • Trueplay bounces sound off various surfaces in the room, analyzing the distance from each wall, the location of your PLAYBAR, SUB and any paired rear speakers, and the spot you love to watch from. Then it precisely adjusts the timing, EQ and loudness for each woofer and tweeter to make sure the sound arrives from every direction at the right instant and volume. Which makes everything you watch feel more immersive, more intense and more real.
  • Use this new Trueplay tuning update to:
  • Custom tune your PLAYBAR for better sound based on your favorite viewing spot.
  • Balance and fine-tune any combination of Sonos speakers in your home theater setup–from PLAYBAR, with or without SUB, to full 5.1 surround sound with Sonos rear channels.
  • Set your Sonos home theater system up however you want–and know it can be tuned to sound as good as possible in any given room.
  • Even Better Sound from PLAYBAR:
  • We’ve fine-tuned the center channel and adjusted the EQ to make sure music sounds even richer, and movie dialogue cuts through crisp and clear. You’ll feel each note and catch every whisper and mumble, whether your PLAYBAR is mounted above, below or resting in front of your TV.

New in Sonos Controller 6.4.7 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Receive update notifications and other important messages directly through your Sonos app. To turn in-app messaging off, log in to your account at sonos.com, select Profile, click Edit Profile and deactivate your Email Options. This will shut off in-app messaging as well. You can turn in-app messaging back on at any time by reactivating the Email Options in your Profile.

New in Sonos Controller 6.4 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Tap to Play:
  • Tap a song on your phone or tablet, it starts instantly. No need to select Play Now or Play Next. Controlling your Sonos from a computer? Double click to play.
  • Instant, Non-stop Next:
  • Start any song from an album, playlist or your Queue. When it ends, Sonos immediately continues with whatever’s next in the track list.
  • The New Queue Build:
  • Adding songs to your Queue has changed slightly. Instead of directly tapping a song title to open up your listening options, touch the three dots (***) that now appear to the right of it. Then you can Play Now, Play Next, Add to End of Queue … you decide.
  • Extra Queue Protection:
  • Any time you decide to play something new after editing your Queue, the app will prompt you so you can either Cancel and save the Queue as is, or go ahead and Play Anyway.
  • Quicker Access to Play All and Shuffle:
  • These controls now appear at the top of the Album and Playlist screens. Tap Play All to enjoy the whole track list, start to finish. Tired of the same old, same old? Hit Shuffle All for a random mix up.
  • Room Grouping Simplified:
  • Want to send that playlist you’re enjoying in the living room over to the kitchen? If you’ve got different songs playing in different rooms, the app will make sure you send the right song to the right room. That way your music never stops.
  • Triple Tap for instant replay:
  • Tap the Play/Pause button on your speaker three times to restart the previous song in your Queue. (If you have one of our new PLAY:5 speakers, just swipe left over the touch controls. Same result.) Please note: Triple Tap works with your Queue, but not when you’re listening to radio stations.

New in Sonos Controller 6.3.2 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • With this update we've fixed an issue so your Sonos system can send information to our Customer Care team when you need help.

New in Sonos Controller 6.3 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • Quick Control from iOS Lock Screen:
  • See info about track you’re grooving to. Turn it up. Pause. Skip forward or back. All from your iPhone or iPad lock screen. No ‘unlock’ required. Works with iOS version 8.0 and higher.
  • Richer Sound for Rhapsody and Napster:
  • Rhapsody and Napster now stream at higher bitrates. That’s geek speak for more bits of audio data coming through. Which translates into more vibrantly detailed sound. We’ve also given the UI a little facelift. Looks cooler, IOO. Hoping you agree.
  • Peek and Pop Nav:
  • Got an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? Gently press your Sonos app–Play, Favorites and Search controls appear. Once you’re in the app, swipe up for quick access to additional menus. You can use Peek and Pop to jump to any content in your Sonos app a lot faster than drilling down, screen by screen.
  • Double Your Fun with Split View and Slide Over:
  • You can now open other apps right alongside Sonos using the iOS features Split View and Slide Over. Use Split View to check music blogs while building a playlist. Or Slide Over to fire up some tunes then get back to your emails. Split View works with iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 4. Slide Over works with iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 2 or later.
  • Trueplay Tuning Simplified:
  • Trueplay is an amazing pro level tool that helps you tune your speaker to sound great, no matter where you put it or how you position it. To make it easier for Sonos owners to take full advantage of Trueplay, we’ve simplified the tuning process. If you’ve already Trueplay tuned your speaker and you haven’t moved it since, you won’t need to retune it after this update. If you haven’t tuned your speaker yet, this update will make it even easier.
  • “System Not Found” Bug Work:
  • We’re sorry so many of our owners encountered that nasty “system not found” error in our last update. Should it rear its nasty head, you’ll find it’s much easier now to either fix it yourself, or connect directly with us so we can fix it together.
  • Help is Just a Tap Away:
  • You can now reach Customer Care directly from the Main Menu of your phone or tablet’s Sonos app. Got a question or a sticky situation? Just tap Help.

New in Sonos Controller 6.2.2 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • This update fixes a couple of minor issues with Apple Music on Sonos. All Sonos apps are required to update.

New in Sonos Controller 6.1 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • This update introduces support for the beta of Apple Music on Sonos. Be among the first to enjoy the following features:
  • For You: Browse and play recommended albums based on what you already listen to and love
  • New: Explore handcrafted playlists from music experts, find the perfect playlist for any activity, and listen to all the hits from our Top Charts
  • Radio: Hear Beats 1 Radio worldwide—broadcasting from L.A., New York, and London—and listen to handcrafted stations based on genres and themes
  • My Music: Listen to all the music you already own and love, and browse over 30 million songs in the Apple Music catalog
  • In addition to Apple Music support, this update includes performance enhancements for various music services

New in Sonos Controller 6.0.1 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • We at Sonos strive to provide you with the best possible experience. We recently identified an issue that occurred with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) running the 6.0 version of the Sonos Android app. Your Android phone or tablet will notify you when the update is available. Simply touch the alert in the notification menu to receive the update.

New in Sonos Controller 6.0.0 (Dec 17, 2015)

  • INTRODUCING TRUEPLAY:
  • Trueplay makes your Sonos speaker smarter, more aware and more responsive. It uses your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to measure how sound reflects off walls, furnishings and other surfaces in any given space. Then it adjusts the speaker, as much or as little as needed, to produce sound that’s true to the music and right for the room.
  • Trueplay tuning works with the PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 (gen 1) and the all new PLAY:5 (gen 2). Trueplay is compatible with single speakers or with two speakers configured as a stereo pair. Trueplay also supports these configurations with a SUB added.
  • Trueplay tuning works with iOS devices running iOS 7 or higher:
  • iPhone 4s or later
  • iPad Mini 1,2,3,4
  • iPad Air 1 and 2
  • iPad 2,3,4
  • iPod touch (5th generation or later)
  • While Trueplay tuning is only available for iOS devices, if a speaker in your household has been calibrated, all controllers, including the Sonos App for Android and the Sonos App for Mac or PC, can toggle the calibration on and off through the settings for that room.
  • THE ALL NEW PLAY:5
  • The all-new PLAY:5® is the ultimate smart speaker for today’s streaming universe—powerfully smart, fine-tuning its sound to bring you all the energy and emotion the artist packed into the original recording.
  • Hardware and software is custom-designed by Sonos to produce pure, immersive sound that’s crystal clear at any volume.
  • It’s powered by 3 tweeters and 3 mid-woofers, each with a dedicated amplifier, perfectly tuned to match the speakers and acoustic architecture.
  • Works seamlessly with the complete range of Sonos products.
  • The new PLAY:5 supports Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) for simpler set-up over WiFi using iOS 7 and higher.
  • Note: Not all iOS devices support WAC.
  • The all-new PLAY:5 will be available on November 20 in the U.S. and on November 25 worldwide.
  • SUPPORT FOR HTTP LIVE STREAMING (HLS) FORMAT
  • Sonos now supports HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) audio format. Unlike other formats, the HLS standard involves multiple configurations on a station by station basis. Therefore, this release will allow you to listen to many, but not all HLS stations. Streaming of on-demand HLS content is not yet supported.
  • REPEAT TRACK IMPROVEMENTS:
  • You can now choose to play a single track in the queue repeatedly, so as soon as the current track finishes playing, it begins again. Simply select repeat to activate the repeat control and then select repeat again to activate repeat single track mode. The repeat track button indicates that repeat single track mode is active.
  • PLAYBAR POWER CONSUMPTION IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Reduced power consumption for your PLAYBAR if not attached to a SUB or rear speakers.
  • IMPORTANT NEWS FOR OWNERS OF SONOS CONTROLLERS ON iOS DEVICES:
  • Sonos sets out to continuously evolve the listening experience. Some of the features in this release require iOS 7 and higher. Sonos version 6.0 still supports devices running iOS 6 for commonly-used features such as playing music, browsing your music library or music services, grouping rooms and adjusting volume or muting. However, if your device is running iOS 6 and you upgrade to Sonos version 6.0, the Settings menu will have limited options and devices running iOS 6 will not be able to:
  • Add or remove music services (including trial services)
  • Re-authorize a music service account
  • Manage music services or the music library
  • Set up a new Sonos system (you can connect to an existing Sonos system)
  • Add a player, SUB, BOOST, or BRIDGE
  • Tune a speaker with Trueplay
  • Access Room, BOOST, or BRIDGE settings
  • Access advanced settings (some options, such as About, Forget, Reset, and Submit Diagnostics, will be available from the Settings menu)
  • Before upgrading your Sonos app to version 6.0, update your iOS device to iOS 7 or higher so you will have access to all features of the Sonos app on your phone or tablet.
  • NOTE: The iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th Generation) are not able to upgrade to iOS7 and therefore will experience the limited functionality described above. More recent devices such as iPhone 4 through iPhone 6 and iPod touch (5th Generation or later) can update to iOS7 or higher. They will be fully functional when running iOS7 and Sonos version 6.0.
  • IMPORTANT NEWS FOR USERS OF THE AUDIBLE AUDIOBOOK SERVICE:
  • With this release, the Audible audiobook service is no longer supported on Sonos. For more information, go to http://sonos.com/audible.

New in Sonos Controller 3.8.3 (Dec 5, 2012)

  • Wireless iTunes Playback:
  • Stream music content straight from your iOS device to your Sonos system
  • Play from as many iOS devices in the home as you want
  • Create a playlist of music from multiple iOS devices at once. Select audio from your iOS device(s) and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback
  • Wireless iTunes playback is compatible with:
  • iPod touch, 4th generation or later (running iOS 6 or later)
  • iPhone 3GS or later (running iOS 6 or later)
  • iPad 2 (running iOS 6 or later)
  • iPad, 3rd generation or later (running iOS 6 or later)
  • iPad mini
  • Other Controllers:
  • Increased Spotify streaming reliability in high latency situations
  • Some error messaging improvements have been made

New in Sonos Controller 3.8 (Jun 27, 2012)

  • Transport bar (at the top of the app) has been brightened to make it easier to read.
  • Mini Controller can now be resized – simply enlarge or reduce by clicking an icon at the top of the mini controller window.
  • Better support for small-screen desktop and laptop computers.
  • Queue pane size can now be expanded or collapsed.
  • Folder-level music share support allows you to point Sonos to a specific music folder on your computer. For example, you can now point to the path: (//HostName/Share/Music/Artist/Album) rather than a whole shared music folder (//HostName/Share).