Sonos has always been one of the companies that supports a number of audio-based services. From music streaming services to podcast players and audiobook apps, Sonos currently supports over 100 streaming services.
With so many services to track, the company wants to make the process easier. Today, the company announced its new Sonos app for iPhone and Android, as well as an all-new application for the web.
Maxime Bouvat-Merlin, Sonos' chief product officer, said in a statement that the redesigned app is a response to the fragmentation of the audio streaming industry. From multiple apps covering music, podcasts, and audiobooks to exclusive releases on select services, this app aims to bring all your content under one roof.
Today's streaming experience is fragmented across multiple platforms due to disparate content offerings, algorithmic curation, or simply because people don't want to recreate playlists in multiple locations. As the only audio brand with an open platform that offers the widest selection, Sonos makes it easy to control your system and manage your favorite sounds all in one place. Our reimagined app delivers the industry's most streamlined streaming experience by bringing a world of content and intuitive controls to your home screen.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence echoed Boova Merlin's sentiments, saying the new fragmented landscape meant it was “time to rethink the app experience.”
We introduced multi-room music to the world over 20 years ago, and it's now proudly played in over 15 million homes. We're constantly innovating and listening to feedback from our loyal customers, so we felt it was time to reimagine the app experience. After thorough development and testing, we are confident that this redesigned app is easier, faster, and better. This once again raises the bar for the home music listening experience and establishes the ability to expand into new categories and experiences.
The company says the new Sonos app “offers one customizable home screen for a more personal listening experience.” With customizable layouts and more accessible, cohesive controls for grouping and more, the redesigned Sonos app gives you faster access to your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks, making it easier to listen to them out loud. can. ”
The new app's signature feature is a new home screen that brings together all your music, podcasts, and audiobooks from all services on one screen. You can also quickly access your library and recommendations, control your Sonos setup, and search all your streaming services.
You can see all the features added to the redesigned app below.
- 100+ streaming services, one home screen The redesigned Sonos app prioritizes a human-like listening experience. your It puts your true favorites at the forefront and gives you more control to make your streaming experience your own.
- Immerse yourself in music (and leave the app) faster: No need to tap between tabs — The new home screen brings all your favorite content and controls together in one place. Quickly go back to recently played songs, browse recommendations from your library or your favorite services, and fill your home with music and the sounds you love.
- Customization and curation: Design your home screen and enjoy unparalleled curation. you listen. Pin lines for your favorite content and services. Then move, edit, and rearrange them to your liking.
- Search all streaming libraries: Find artists, songs, podcasts, or audiobooks from all your favorite streaming apps at once with the easy-to-use search bar that's always on your home screen.
- Advanced system control: Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to seamlessly control your entire system, access a visual overview of what's playing on each product, quickly group speakers, and dial in the perfect volume from anywhere in the app. can.
See the screenshots below to get an idea of what the new Home, Now Playing, and Search screens will look like.
The new Sonos app and all-new web app for iPhone and Android will be released on May 7th. Personally, I'm excited about this product, as as a proud owner of Rohm speakers, I plan to utilize this upgrade to its obvious maximum potential.
