Sonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreen
- Sonos is releasing a redesigned mobile app for both Android and iOS on May 7th.
- The new app has been rebuilt from the ground up to be more reliable and faster.
- The homescreen now displays everything, allowing users to customize the layout and pin their favorite content.
- There is a persistent search bar at the bottom for easy access.
- Controlling Sonos speakers is simplified by swiping up from the mini player at the bottom.
- Sonos is discontinuing its desktop controller apps for Windows and macOS, replacing them with a new web app.
- The web app will allow users to control Sonos speakers remotely, not just when on the home Wi-Fi network.
- Apple Music users won't see spatial audio badges in search results, a feature limitation.
- Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is excited about the redesigned app, stating it raises the bar for the home music listening experience.
- The new app will roll out as an update to Sonos' existing S2 software and support all current Sonos products.