RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Chris, it would be if it's true. I assumed it was, but usually Jonathan has 
good information and if he heard that the accessibility of the new app is 
terrible then I am sure he has good reasons to say this. If I hear back from my 
Sonos contact I will certainly provide that information. In any case, we'll 
find out in a day and a half provided you choose to upgrade. I have two 
systems, one at home and one at my retail store and I may just try it first 
there with an iPad we have before updating the app on my phone.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
chrisjudge1...@gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 5:36 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

That’s great to hear.

Chris Judge

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:06 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

A Sonos employee confirmed on the Sonos Community forum that the new update 
will continue to be fully Voiceover accessible.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of David 
Grossoehme
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 11:38 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com; Richard Turner 
mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net>>
Subject: Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app


I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the update.

Dave


On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote:
Thanks Sieghard,
This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver 
accessibility.



Richard, USA
"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a 
disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or 
you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your life." -- Dr. 
Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009)

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
 On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7
Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.
Your questions answered
Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.
How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.
What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

Your key to the ultimate listening experience
The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.
Better by redesign
The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

Welcome to your new Home screen
Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

Find everything you want faster
Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

Curate and customize
Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

Get a clearer view of your system
Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

Help is just around the top-right corner
Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the 

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[chrisjudge1967]

That’s great to hear.

 

Chris Judge

 



 

 



 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:06 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

 

A Sonos employee confirmed on the Sonos Community forum that the new update 
will continue to be fully Voiceover accessible.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
David Grossoehme
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 11:38 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  ; Richard Turner 
mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> >
Subject: Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

 

I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the update.

Dave

 

On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote:

Thanks Sieghard,

This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver 
accessibility.

 

 

 

Richard, USA

"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a 
disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or 
you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your life." -- Dr. 
Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009)

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com    
  On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

 

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

 

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7

Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.

Your questions answered

Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.

How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.

What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

 

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

 

Your key to the ultimate listening experience

The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.

Better by redesign

The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

 

Welcome to your new Home screen

Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

 

Find everything you want faster

Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

 

Curate and customize

Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

 

Get a clearer view of your system

Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

 

Help is just around the top-right corner

Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most of your 
Sonos experience in your Message Centre.

 

Complete control

Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos products 
for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the volume, change what's 
playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room to the next.

 

Streaming streamlined

The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for music, 
podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and play all the 
content you love.

 

Services on Sonos

Unlock all the power of Sonos

Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice Control. Adjust 
speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily add speakers to your 
system.

 

Access from your computer or tablet

The Sonos web 

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[Sieghard Weitzel]

A Sonos employee confirmed on the Sonos Community forum that the new update 
will continue to be fully Voiceover accessible.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of David 
Grossoehme
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 11:38 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com; Richard Turner 
Subject: Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app


I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the update.

Dave


On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote:
Thanks Sieghard,
This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver 
accessibility.



Richard, USA
"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a 
disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or 
you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your life." -- Dr. 
Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009)

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
 On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7
Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.
Your questions answered
Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.
How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.
What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

Your key to the ultimate listening experience
The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.
Better by redesign
The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

Welcome to your new Home screen
Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

Find everything you want faster
Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

Curate and customize
Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

Get a clearer view of your system
Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

Help is just around the top-right corner
Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most of your 
Sonos experience in your Message Centre.

Complete control
Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos products 
for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the volume, change what's 
playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room to the next.

Streaming streamlined
The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for music, 
podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and play all the 
content you love.

Services on Sonos
Unlock all the power of Sonos
Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice Control. Adjust 
speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily add speakers to your 
system.

Access from your computer or tablet
The Sonos web app gives you complete control of your system and content from 
your browser.

​ Sonos Radio
Music comes standard
Stream curated music and thousands of live broadcast stations from Sonos Radio. 
No extra download or account required.


Take care,
Sieghard

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Re: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[David Grossoehme]

I'm with you here richard and Steve on accessibility of Sonos with the 
update.


Dave


On 4/25/2024 11:14 AM, Richard Turner wrote:


Thanks Sieghard,

This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver 
accessibility.


Richard, USA

"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and 
less than a disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your 
sight fails or you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of 
your life." -- Dr. Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio 
Description (1932-2009)


My web site: https://www.turner42.com 

*From:*viphone@googlegroups.com  *On Behalf 
Of *Sieghard Weitzel

*Sent:* Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:05 AM
*To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
*Subject:* A big update is coming to the Sonos app

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from 
Sonos, I just received the below:


Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7

Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to 
personalize your listening experience.


Your questions answered

Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing 
Sonos app.


How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that 
this update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, 
features, and services will work as they always have, and all your 
settings will be saved.


What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details 
when the update is available.


The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some 
visuals on that website which may show some of the new look, but the 
below information is also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain 
their excellent track record regarding Voiceover accessibility and the 
new app will be fully accessible as the app has been now for around 11 
or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for Sonos, but stopped quite a 
long time ago so I have no personal experience with this update yet 
and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. Here now 
the info they do provide:


Your key to the ultimate listening experience

The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one 
place for effortless control.


Better by redesign

The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to 
your favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And 
personalize your experience.


Welcome to your new Home screen

Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. 
Quickly jump back into recent favourites, browse services, search for 
content, find recommendations, and control your system.


Find everything you want faster

Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just 
enter the artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of 
combined results from all your services.


Curate and customize

Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos 
Favourites to create the ultimate music library. Add and edit 
Collections to your Home screen for easy access to go-to content.


Get a clearer view of your system

Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each 
speaker and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.


Help is just around the top-right corner

Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most 
of your Sonos experience in your Message Centre.


Complete control

Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos 
products for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the 
volume, change what's playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room 
to the next.


Streaming streamlined

The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for 
music, podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and 
play all the content you love.


Services on Sonos

Unlock all the power of Sonos

Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice 
Control. Adjust speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily 
add speakers to your system.


Access from your computer or tablet

The Sonos web app gives you complete control of your system and 
content from your browser.


​ Sonos Radio

Music comes standard

Stream curated music and thousands of live broadcast stations from 
Sonos Radio. No extra download or account required.


Take care,

Sieghard

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RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[Sieghard Weitzel]

I just did a Google search for "Will the new Sonos app maintain Voiceover 
accessibility" and the first search result was a link to exactly that question 
which was asked by another blind Sonos user in the Sonos community. Here is the 
reply given by a Sonos employee:

Welcome to the Sonos Community!
Apologies for the delay - I wanted to ensure I had a correct answer for you.
Yes, the new Sonos app has been tested with voice-over and will continue to be 
accessible to voice-over users. We aim to keep improving this experience and 
our ultimate goal is to have an even better experience for voice-over users 
with our new app update.
I hope this helps.


Take care,
Sieghard

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
chrisjudge1...@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 2:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

I always get Leary when I hear about a pending update for the
Sonos app. So far the accessibility has been great, but I have well over $1 
invested in Sonos gear and I can’t help but get a bit nervous wondering if some 
major accessibility issue will come up and turn my speakers in to paper 
weights. Having said all that, I’m excited for the update and just hope Sonos 
don’t brake something major.

Chris Judge

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7
Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.
Your questions answered
Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.
How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.
What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

Your key to the ultimate listening experience
The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.
Better by redesign
The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

Welcome to your new Home screen
Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

Find everything you want faster
Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

Curate and customize
Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

Get a clearer view of your system
Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

Help is just around the top-right corner
Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most of your 
Sonos experience in your Message Centre.

Complete control
Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos products 
for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the volume, change what's 
playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room to the next.

Streaming streamlined
The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for music, 
podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and play all the 
content you love.

Services on Sonos
Unlock all the power of Sonos
Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice Control. Adjust 
speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily add speakers to your 
system.

Access from your computer or tablet
The Sonos web app gives you complete control of your system and content from 
your browser.

​ Sonos Radio
Music comes standard
Stream curated music and thousands of 

RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[chrisjudge1967]

I always get Leary when I hear about a pending update for the 
Sonos app. So far the accessibility has been great, but I have well over $1 
invested in Sonos gear and I can’t help but get a bit nervous wondering if some 
major accessibility issue will come up and turn my speakers in to paper 
weights. Having said all that, I’m excited for the update and just hope Sonos 
don’t brake something major.

 

Chris Judge

 



 

 



 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

 

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

 

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7

Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.

Your questions answered

Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.

How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.

What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

 

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

 

Your key to the ultimate listening experience

The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.

Better by redesign

The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

 

Welcome to your new Home screen

Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

 

Find everything you want faster

Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

 

Curate and customize

Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

 

Get a clearer view of your system

Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

 

Help is just around the top-right corner

Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most of your 
Sonos experience in your Message Centre.

 

Complete control

Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos products 
for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the volume, change what's 
playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room to the next.

 

Streaming streamlined

The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for music, 
podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and play all the 
content you love.

 

Services on Sonos

Unlock all the power of Sonos

Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice Control. Adjust 
speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily add speakers to your 
system.

 

Access from your computer or tablet

The Sonos web app gives you complete control of your system and content from 
your browser.

 

​ Sonos Radio

Music comes standard

Stream curated music and thousands of live broadcast stations from Sonos Radio. 
No extra download or account required.

 

 

Take care,

Sieghard

 

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RE: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

[Richard Turner]

Thanks Sieghard,

This sounds great!  I too hope they maintain their excellent VoiceOver 
accessibility.

 

 

 

Richard, USA

"It's no great honor to be blind, but it's more than a nuisance and less than a 
disaster. Either you're going to fight like hell when your sight fails or 
you're going to stand on the sidelines for the rest of your life." -- Dr. 
Margaret Rockwell Phanstiehl Founder of Audio Description (1932-2009)

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: A big update is coming to the Sonos app

 

For all the Sonos fans who may not be signed up to receive emails from Sonos, I 
just received the below:

 

Faster. Easier. Better - App update available May 7

Get ready for a fresh look, easier control, and new ways to personalize your 
listening experience.

Your questions answered

Is this a new app to download? No, this is an update to the existing Sonos app.

How will this affect my system? We've taken great care to ensure that this 
update only enhances your Sonos experience. Your products, features, and 
services will work as they always have, and all your settings will be saved.

What new features does the update include? We’ll reveal more details when the 
update is available.

 

The email did include a "preview" link, I believe there are some visuals on 
that website which may show some of the new look, but the below information is 
also provided, let's hope Sonos will maintain their excellent track record 
regarding Voiceover accessibility and the new app will be fully accessible as 
the app has been now for around 11 or 12 years. I used to be a beta tester for 
Sonos, but stopped quite a long time ago so I have no personal experience with 
this update yet and will find out what it's like on May 7 as everybody else. 
Here now the info they do provide:

 

Your key to the ultimate listening experience

The Sonos app brings all your content and settings together in one place for 
effortless control.

Better by redesign

The latest update brings a new look and feel to the Sonos app. Get to your 
favourite music faster. Enjoy easier control of your system. And personalize 
your experience.

 

Welcome to your new Home screen

Once you open the app, everything you need is at your fingertips. Quickly jump 
back into recent favourites, browse services, search for content, find 
recommendations, and control your system.

 

Find everything you want faster

Search is always available at the bottom of the Home screen. Just enter the 
artist, genre, album, or song you want, and get a set of combined results from 
all your services.

 

Curate and customize

Save playlists, artists, and stations from any service to Sonos Favourites to 
create the ultimate music library. Add and edit Collections to your Home screen 
for easy access to go-to content.

 

Get a clearer view of your system

Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to view and control each speaker 
and group. See what’s playing where. Tap to pause or resume.

 

Help is just around the top-right corner

Discover product tips, feature tutorials, and tips for making the most of your 
Sonos experience in your Message Centre.

 

Complete control

Play different music in different parts of your home, or group Sonos products 
for a truly immersive listening experience. Adjust the volume, change what's 
playing, and seamlessly move sound from one room to the next.

 

Streaming streamlined

The Sonos app connects to all your favourite streaming services for music, 
podcasts, radio, and audiobooks, making it easy to navigate and play all the 
content you love.

 

Services on Sonos

Unlock all the power of Sonos

Access exclusive features like Trueplay™ tuning and Sonos Voice Control. Adjust 
speaker settings to your exact preference. And easily add speakers to your 
system.

 

Access from your computer or tablet

The Sonos web app gives you complete control of your system and content from 
your browser.

 

​ Sonos Radio

Music comes standard

Stream curated music and thousands of live broadcast stations from Sonos Radio. 
No extra download or account required.

 

 

Take care,

Sieghard

 

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