{"id":44231,"date":"2024-07-26T14:14:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T18:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/?p=44231"},"modified":"2025-02-25T09:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T14:36:02","slug":"sonos-apologizes-for-app-redesign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/26\/sonos-apologizes-for-app-redesign\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonos Apologizes for App Redesign"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marco.B<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Today we are introducing the most extensive app redesign ever, creating an unprecedented streaming experience that allows listeners to organize their favorite playlists, stations, albums and more from over 100 services on one customizable Home screen.<\/p>\n

The new Home screen provides faster access to Sonos system controls with one easy swipe up, making tab to tab jumping a thing of the past. As a leader in sound experience that’s focused on creating a better way to listen, Sonos intentionally redesigned the app on a modern software platform for an easier, faster and better experience that can support more rapid innovation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

DianeRoberts<\/a> (AMA<\/a>):<\/p>\n

The app is not exclusively built with Flutter, but does make use of Flutter for certain portions of the setup experience. We’ve actually been using Flutter for those experiences for many years, and ported that forward to the new app.<\/p>

The majority of the app is in fact native. On iOS that means Swift, using SwiftUI. On Android that means Kotlin, using Jetpack Compose.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Juli Clover<\/a> (forum<\/a> threads<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Sonos this week released a major redesign<\/a> for the Sonos app, introducing customizable home screen meant to deliver a personalized listening experience. The update was announced back in April, but just went live, and unfortunately, it removes a number of features while also introducing several bugs.<\/p>

Multiple complaints on social media<\/a> have called the app<\/a> a “step back” with missing features like editing a song queue, managing playlists, shuffling a music library, and setting alarms and timers, along with slow performance and hard-to-access system controls. There has also been feedback from users about missing accessibility features.<\/p>

The Verge<\/a><\/em> asked Sonos about the negative feedback, and in response, Sonos said that it’s aware of the complaints, but “it takes courage” to rebuild a core product.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Juli Clover<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence today penned a blog post<\/a> on the Sonos website apologizing for the controversial Sonos app redesign and promising ongoing updates throughout the year.<\/p>

Spence said that improving the app for customers is the company’s number one priority, and he explained that addressing bugs that came up in the new app delayed the introduction of additional features.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Previously:<\/p>\n