The latest update to the Sonos app brings back the sleep timer and introduces several other improvements, including better setup, Bluetooth discovery, and Wi-Fi settings. The update also includes improved playback settings, a mute button on iOS, improved Trueplay on iOS, distance settings for home theater surround speakers, and better navigation cues for those with visual impairments. Sonos has also provided a list of upcoming improvements, which include mute and volume numbers on the playback controls, more accessibility improvements for visual impairments, and local music library search and playback. The update is available now for iOS and Android devices.
The sleep timer feature allows users to set a time for their Sonos system to automatically turn off. This can be useful for falling asleep to music or podcasts without having to worry about the system staying on all night. The sleep timer was previously removed from the Sonos app in a May update, but it has now been restored.
In addition to the sleep timer, the latest Sonos app update also includes a number of other improvements. These include:
* Better setup: The setup process has been streamlined to make it easier to get your Sonos system up and running.
* Improved Bluetooth discovery: Sonos devices are now easier to discover and connect to via Bluetooth.
* Improved Wi-Fi settings: The Wi-Fi settings have been redesigned to make it easier to connect your Sonos system to your home Wi-Fi network.
* Improved playback settings: The playback settings have been redesigned to make it easier to control your music playback.
* A mute button on iOS: A mute button has been added to the Sonos app on iOS devices.
* Improved Trueplay on iOS: Trueplay is a Sonos feature that optimizes the sound of your Sonos system for your listening environment. Trueplay has been improved on iOS devices to provide a more accurate and immersive listening experience.
* Distance settings added for home theater surround speakers: Distance settings have been added to the Sonos app for home theater surround speakers. These settings allow you to adjust the distance between your surround speakers and your listening position for a more optimal listening experience.
* Better navigation cues for those with visual impairments: The Sonos app has been updated with better navigation cues for those with visual impairments. These cues make it easier for visually impaired users to navigate the app and control their Sonos system.
* Better VoiceOver support for pop-up messages on iOS: VoiceOver support for pop-up messages has been improved on the Sonos app for iOS devices. This makes it easier for visually impaired users to read and respond to pop-up messages.
Sonos has also provided a list of upcoming improvements, which include:
* Mute and volume numbers on the playback controls
* More accessibility improvements for visual impairments
* Local music library search and playback
The Sonos app update is available now for iOS and Android devices.
