Sonos app update brings tab navigation, volume slider and speaker sorting to iOS and Android

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App update delivers tab navigation, speaker/room sorting, and Dynamic Volume slider for iOS

Phased rollout so it won't reach everyone simultaneously

May take up to two weeks to arrive

Sonos users may not need to keep creating alternative apps for their systems : the official app is getting a significant update that's rolling out now. It's a phased rollout, so not everyone will get it at once, but it should reach everyone's devices within the next fortnight.

Posting on Reddit , Sonos said: "We have a new Sonos App update and it's a big one." In addition to the usual bug fixes, there are significant interface improvements and, on iOS, a new volume interface too.

According to ShaunFromSonos, you shouldn't have to wait more than two weeks for the update on iOS or Android, and the timescale is "likely sooner". Provided you have Automatic Updates enabled, you'll get it as soon as it's rolled out to your device.

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The update is coming to the Sonos app and Player and delivers clear tabbed navigation, with buttons to clearly show what's been selected and more prominent Home, System, and Search options. This navigation change is opt-in, so to enable it you'll need to go into the app settings and toggle Enable Improved Navigation on.

The app will now let you reorder speakers and rooms directly. You can sort alphabetically, by frequency of use, and by which speakers are currently playing audio. You can also pin your favorite speakers for fast access. As with the interface changes, this is opt-in and requires you to enable the improved navigation.

On iOS, there's a new volume slider that gets bigger when you interact with it, and it displays the number within the slider so you can see exactly what volume level you've selected.

Initial responses seem pretty positive so far, with one poster noting that the search function seems much faster on Android. Sonos are actively seeking feedback here, so if you've got the update already they'd like to know what you think on the app update Reddit thread.

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