Sonos app update finally adds tabs and speaker sorting

Sonos is rolling out a substantial update to its official app, with new tabbed navigation, speaker and room reordering, and a redesigned iOS volume control. The release is being phased in on iOS and Android, so some users may see it before others, but Sonos says it should reach everyone within two weeks.

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Once users receive version 87, the changes still are not enabled by default. Sonos says you need to go into Settings and switch on “Enable Improved Navigation”. According to Sonos, the company wants broader real-world testing before making the redesign the standard experience later this year.

Posting on Reddit, Sonos said:

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“We have a new Sonos App update and it’s a big one.”

The update brings a more conventional tab-based layout aligned with Android and iOS design patterns, including clearer indicators for selected sections and more prominent Home, System, and Search options.

It also adds more control over device organization. Users can now reorder speakers and rooms directly, including sorting:

• alphabetically
• by frequency of use
• by which speakers are currently playing audio

You can also pin favorite speakers for quicker access. These features are tied to the improved navigation option, so they require the same manual opt-in.

On iOS, Sonos is also introducing a Dynamic Volume slider that expands during interaction and shows the exact volume number inside the slider.

Early reactions appear positive, according to the Reddit thread cited by TechRadar, with one user saying search seems much faster on Android. Sonos is actively asking for feedback there as the rollout continues. The company also said Lock Screen playback controls are coming to iOS soon, a feature already available on Android.