Sono+: Widgets for Sonos

Name: Sono+: Widgets for Sonos
Rating: 4 (52 reviews)
Author: Paul Boyce

Home & Lock Screen Controls

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

52 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Paul Boyce
Language

EN
+ 5 More
Size

65.6
MB

Instant access to your Sonos system with Siri, Live Activity, Apple Shortcuts and Widgets for home screen, lock screen, Control Centre and Inline. Take control of your Sonos system with powerful widgets, live activities, and shortcuts—right from your iPhone or iPad. Instantly playback and volume controls from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Centre. Key Features: * Home Screen Widgets: Play, pause, skip, control volume & play Sonos favourites instantly. * Lock Screen & Control Centre Widgets: Quick access to Sonos controls. * Live Activities: See and control what’s playing without unlocking your device. * Apple Shortcuts Integration: Automate your Sonos experience. * Customisable Widgets: Choose rooms, actions, and layouts to fit your setup. * Inline Widgets: Jump straight to your Now Playing screen. Why Sono+? * Quick controls for Sonos—no need to open the main app. * Works with all Sonos systems (requires Sonos account link). * Designed for iOS 26 & iPadOS 26. 3 Day Free Trial available, after which, a subscription is required. Buy Once option also available. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a subscription fee according to your country. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. --- Legal Notice ----- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/ stdeula/ Please note that a Sonos system is required. This app uses the official Sonos API which requires that you have linked your Sonos system to your Sonos account. This app will not work until you authorise it with your Sonos account. Sono+ is an independent app and is not affiliated with Sonos Inc.

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

out of 5

52 Ratings

Works fine (Update to “Has one fatal flaw” - I figured out my issue
04/27/2020

BNWINSF
I wanted to update my previous 2 star review and change it to 4 stars. After reading a poor review where the developer reminded that reviewer to tap on the name of the room to select the room, and only tap on the button to group the rooms. I realized this was my issue. Once I saw that and tested it, the app worked as advertised. It’s quite nice. If I have one quibble it’s that it wasn’t that clear to me that this was my problem.

Developer Response
Hi BNWINSF,Thank you for the feedback and taking the time to review. For the next update I’ll work on making it clearer to tap room-name to select select room.Thanks again,Paul EDIT: Hi BNWINSF, Version 1.4.0 is now out and it is much more user intuitive around grouping. Hopes this solves previous issues. Thanks again for the feedback. Paul
Works fine (Update to “Has one fatal flaw” - I figured out my issue
04/27/2020

BNWINSF

I wanted to update my previous 2 star review and change it to 4 stars. After reading a poor review where the developer reminded that reviewer to tap on the name of the room to select the room, and only tap on the button to group the rooms. I realized this was my issue. Once I saw that and tested it, the app worked as advertised. It’s quite nice. If I have one quibble it’s that it wasn’t that clear to me that this was my problem.
Developer Response 07/06/2020
Hi BNWINSF,Thank you for the feedback and taking the time to review. For the next update I’ll work on making it clearer to tap room-name to select select room.Thanks again,Paul EDIT: Hi BNWINSF, Version 1.4.0 is now out and it is much more user intuitive around grouping. Hopes this solves previous issues. Thanks again for the feedback. Paul
New version took away the useful widget
05/22/2021

__metamatt__
I bought this for one feature: control of already playing music from home and lock screen. The new 2.0 release replaced the useful old style widget with a new style widget that only launches favorites, AND did not update the help or announce this so I spent a bunch of time scratching my head and playing with settings trying to figure out why the documented thing that used to work does not work. Bring back the old widget please. Update: old widget is still there after device reboot. This is the case documented in the help, but the help didn’t make it clear to me that “unable to load” meant the widget is entirely and silently missing from the list of widgets to add, as opposed to the widget is added but doesn’t show up on the today screen or shows up with an error. Even after reading the help carefully I had no idea this was describing the state I was in. The iOS widget configuration isn’t really the dev’s fault but it’s still a really clunky experience.

Developer Response
Hi __metamatt__,Thanks for letting me know, I’ve a new version out with an updated help section better explaining this.Since the introduction of the new widgets in iOS14, the original Today Style Widgets have been deprecated by Apple. Unfortunately I have no control over this but customers have told me that a device restart has made the original widget re-appear for them. This is only a work around and will probably not continue to work in the long term. I am committed to the development of this app and will continue to support it and improve the functionality.Many thanks,Paul
New version took away the useful widget
05/22/2021

__metamatt__

I bought this for one feature: control of already playing music from home and lock screen. The new 2.0 release replaced the useful old style widget with a new style widget that only launches favorites, AND did not update the help or announce this so I spent a bunch of time scratching my head and playing with settings trying to figure out why the documented thing that used to work does not work. Bring back the old widget please. Update: old widget is still there after device reboot. This is the case documented in the help, but the help didn’t make it clear to me that “unable to load” meant the widget is entirely and silently missing from the list of widgets to add, as opposed to the widget is added but doesn’t show up on the today screen or shows up with an error. Even after reading the help carefully I had no idea this was describing the state I was in. The iOS widget configuration isn’t really the dev’s fault but it’s still a really clunky experience.
Developer Response 06/14/2021
Hi __metamatt__,Thanks for letting me know, I’ve a new version out with an updated help section better explaining this.Since the introduction of the new widgets in iOS14, the original Today Style Widgets have been deprecated by Apple. Unfortunately I have no control over this but customers have told me that a device restart has made the original widget re-appear for them. This is only a work around and will probably not continue to work in the long term. I am committed to the development of this app and will continue to support it and improve the functionality.Many thanks,Paul
Seems like a good app but I could never get it to run on iOS14
03/01/2021

Pcola p
Seems like a good app and definitely should fill a need for sonos but I could never get iOS14 to recognize app in today widgets. I understood that it would not be on the Home Screen but I understood from the description that it could be added to the swipe right today widgets. This may be possible but I couldn’t seem to get it to work even with restarting the phone several times.Okay finally figured it out. In iOS 14 after hitting the edit button on the bottom of the widgets you must again scroll all the way down to the book of the widgets and hit the customize button. Got it to work and am updating rating

Developer Response
Hi Pcola p,I am delighted that this is all working correctly for you and thank you for updating your review. If you have any further issues please email via the app and I will be in touch.Thanks, Paul
Seems like a good app but I could never get it to run on iOS14
03/01/2021

Pcola p

Seems like a good app and definitely should fill a need for sonos but I could never get iOS14 to recognize app in today widgets. I understood that it would not be on the Home Screen but I understood from the description that it could be added to the swipe right today widgets. This may be possible but I couldn’t seem to get it to work even with restarting the phone several times.Okay finally figured it out. In iOS 14 after hitting the edit button on the bottom of the widgets you must again scroll all the way down to the book of the widgets and hit the customize button. Got it to work and am updating rating
Developer Response 06/14/2021
Hi Pcola p,I am delighted that this is all working correctly for you and thank you for updating your review. If you have any further issues please email via the app and I will be in touch.Thanks, Paul
Awesome, easy, simple
02/06/2021

Adam122356
Having to navigate in the clunky sonos app is a hassle, and my lock screen controls are constantly disappearing or not working correctly. Being able to quickly swipe left and have access to the controls I need 95% of the time is super convenient. I’ve emailed the developer a few times and receive quick and constructive responses. They are pushing updates with great functionality, such as the addition of grouping speakers/rooms, an intuitive way to independently change volume levels for grouped rooms, shortcuts with long presses etc.

Developer Response
Hi Adam122356,Thank you very much for the 5 star review. I really appreciate it and will continue to improve Sono+ as much as possible.Thanks, Paul
Awesome, easy, simple
02/06/2021

Adam122356

Having to navigate in the clunky sonos app is a hassle, and my lock screen controls are constantly disappearing or not working correctly. Being able to quickly swipe left and have access to the controls I need 95% of the time is super convenient. I’ve emailed the developer a few times and receive quick and constructive responses. They are pushing updates with great functionality, such as the addition of grouping speakers/rooms, an intuitive way to independently change volume levels for grouped rooms, shortcuts with long presses etc.
Developer Response 07/22/2020
Hi Adam122356,Thank you very much for the 5 star review. I really appreciate it and will continue to improve Sono+ as much as possible.Thanks, Paul

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