I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect
Home & Office Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Speakers I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Written by Jada Jones, EditorEditor July 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. I've tested the new features on iOS and Android; here's what to expect in the next app update, and how to opt-in if you want to try them early.How to try the Sonos app public betaIn the app, open "Settings" with the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner.
- ▪Home & Office Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Speakers I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes.
- ▪Written by Jada Jones, EditorEditor July 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
- ▪I've tested the new features on iOS and Android; here's what to expect in the next app update, and how to opt-in if you want to try them early.How to try the Sonos app public betaIn the app, open "Settings" with the gear icon in the upper r
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Home & Office Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Speakers I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Here's everything you need to know. Written by Jada Jones, EditorEditor July 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. PT Jada Jones/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysSonos announced a public beta test for its new app features.They target OS design conformity and improve user interface and experience.Some features available on iOS are not yet ready for Android, and vice versa.The Sonos app has been mired in controversy since its 2024 overhaul and relaunch -- buggy controls, vanishing systems, and un-synced speakers made for a major mess.
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