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Sonoswill update its S2 fluid app with its most extensive redesign to engagement on May 7 . It will also replace its native apps for Windows and macOS with a novel web app that lets Sonos user access their systems from anywhere using any modern browser app . Sonos say these move are aimed at helping customers manage their music and their Sonos system more easy , and with fewer dab .
However , Sonos ’ team also spent considerable time in thier media briefing talking about the app ’s modernized underpinnings and how they will let Sonos proceed to introduce in the future . You do n’t need a vitreous silica ball to know they imply products like theas - yet - unreleased Sonos headphones .
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The redesign also introduces more customization , let each phallus of your family decide which songs , playlists , or podcasts should be front and center when they open their Sonos app . Overall , it appear like a good experience , but as with any exploiter interface modification , it will fall with a learnedness curve . And not everyone will be well-chosen withSonos ’ “ Modern ” hunting , which is now the only option for finding content , as its “ classic ” search has been adjourn .
The biggest change to the Sonos app is the elimination of tabs . Instead of flip between five subdivision ( My Sonos , Browse , System , Search , andSettings ) , most features are now straight approachable from a revamped and customizable nursing home CRT screen .
That home screen is a premix of always - present component at the top and bottom , and a customizable set of content carousels in the middle . At the top , next to the name of your Sonos system ( which you may rename any metre ) , is an account / visibility button ( which used to be accessed from theSettingstab ) and a gear mechanism icon that takes you to the raw options menus .
At the bottom is the mini - player that will be conversant to Sonos drug user , however , it now has two expanded manner . you’re able to wiretap it to get the redesign full - concealment now - playing window or snarf up to unwrap all of your Sonos components , which used to hold out in theSystemtab .
Instead of getting its own pill , search is now only approachable from the home cover . When not in use , it levitate above the mini - thespian . You intercept it to commence a new search , which launches the on - screenland keyboard and displays your search history .
This variety may be the one that lease the most getting used to , since you’re able to no longer leap out directly to the hunting screen from any other area of the app , including the full - screenland now - playing windowpane .
At the middle of the redesign is the customizable middle section of the home screenland . It merges the olderMy SonosandBrowsetabs into a single experience . As withMy Sonos , you’re able to access all of your favorited content including albums , playlists , artist , etc . These are presented in a scrolling tilt that also admit your latterly diddle items and aYour Servicessection with icons for your streaming services .
The list can be reorder ( and the items removed if you do n’t need them ) , and you’re able to name one cyclosis service as your primary winding — it will always be first inside theYour Servicessection .
The new web app ( accessible atwww.sonos.com/web-appwhen it goes live on May 7 ) check most , but not all of these features . Notably absent is the ability to add or edit the home Sir Frederick Handley Page ’s subject matter carousels . However , the ability to enter the web app from literally any twist that has a web browser and access to the net is a big trade , especially for those with second properties like bungalow .
Now , or else of wondering if you leave the patio speaker unit playing full blast to the neighbors , you ’ll know and be able to do something about it .
get ’s just desire this Modern from - anywhere control does n’t open up any Modern security peril .
Unfortunately , Sonos did n’t provide me with beta admittance to the new app , so I ’ll be getting my first chance to try it on the same sidereal day as you . As I betoken above , I’m not a fan of the fresh search , but I ’m excited about the modification and I ’m looking forward to trying that new web app .
