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Thank you so much, Stefan, for the fine and efficient alternative to Sonos S1 and S2. Sonos just obsoleted one of my Android phones that I was using as a controller when I accidentally updated the system from version 8.2.1 to the latest. My iPhones, including my IPhone 5 are safe with your app. Show more

Has potential but doesn’t seem to work with my Spotify account despite the claims to the contrary. Absolutely no help from the developer aside from basic common sense suggestions.

The thing I love the most about this Sonos controller is its powerful music library search. I do a keyword search and it gives me almost instantly the albums and tracks that have that contain that word. I have my cd library on a network attached storage (NAS) device. Otherwise, the app is functionally a largely a complete replacement of the Sonos provided controller. I have a feature request. The Pandora app allows you to swipe back and replay previously played songs. The Sonos app does not offer that, so I would like to request that in SonoPhone. Also, it would be great to have an option to see only the album art and music controls without the menus for the app. I would argue music lovers also have aesthetic sensitivity (care how things look, too). Because of the less attractive appearance of the app, for now, I will stick with the glacially, marginally improving Sonos maker’s controller. Thanks for a great app! Show more

I was getting so frustrated with my expensive Sonos system which became useless with the new app. This works on all my devices, new and old. Very happy I purchased this app for both my iPads and phone. Show more

The Sonos app has been leaving a bad taste in my mouth for years (requirement to register and the inevitable surveillance that follows, need to constantly update and difficult UI) I wish someone had told me there are alternatives! This app worked right after I downloaded. No drama, no headache. Show more

I mostly got this to be able to see a number for the volume level, so I can set the volume back to the exact volume I want to be able to hear music in other rooms when I’m getting ready in the morning without it being too loud or having to adjust it when I move into a room that doesn’t have a speaker. I also like being able to get to so much from one screen. Finally, I’m happy to find that this app still works after the Sonos S2 upgrade!!! Show more

I so loved using this app for the first hour. But that’s where the love ended! It can’t find my Sonos speakers 90% of the time or half my speakers don’t work. This could be such an awesome app for using with your Sonos speakers. But these developers need to work on the kinks a lot more. Kinda disappointed to be totally honest Show more

I was looking to see if Sonos had any updates to their app and stumbled upon this gem! Loaded super quick! No longer waiting for 3-10 seconds for mySonos app to load. The ability to create zones is excellent as I play certain sets of speaker together almost all the time. Really good app! Show more

Cool app. Any plans to add a widget? That could make this app a GAME CHANGER!

So frustrated with the official Sonos app and this little gem worked perfectly right out of the gate. It paid for itself in seconds after restoring control on an aging iPad that is still my go-to device. Wish it had an iPad layout but “working” beats “pretty” any day. Overall big thumbs up! Show more

My thanks to the developer! I don’t want to buy new devices just because developers and device manufacturers are in cahoots. My $2k Sonos system was less than two years old when, without warning, Sonos told me I should update and broke what was working. Further they no means or intention of me going back to what worked before the update! I found out using intuitive reasoning to appoint an iPad app to the share point on my desktop. And I can also play it from my smart phone. Show more

YES!! Finally a way to escape the Sonos tyranny of constant buggy “improvements,” excessive dysfunctional updates, and forced obsolescence of my hardware and operating system. Now I can use my system like it was when I bought it. I was about to junk it until I found this app. Thank you!! Show more

Thought it would enable the music on this phone function that Sonos removes but this doesn’t

This alternative allows you to enjoy your Sonos without issues. Unlike the Sonos App, SonoPhone does not require software “upgrades” to be applied constantly to your zone players. They just work. Older hardware is not intentionally disabled (see CR100) yet newer platforms are supported too. This is the kind of thing that one would think Sonos strives for also. Instead, Sonos has happily disabled hardware that customers thought they owned. There are no privacy issues with SonoPhone either. It doesn’t record and phone home your use habits. However, I recommend blocking all access to Sonos.com from your home network once your system has been set up. This prevents your zone players from phoning home. In my case, it also ensures that my zone players aren’t accidentally “updated”. SonoPhone simply works. It’s intuitive, flows nicely, and gets the job done without issues, especially if you assign fixed IP addresses for your zone players and enter them into the App. Unlike the official app, SonoPhone doesn’t get in the way. It launches quickly, displays the relevant info, then fades into the background. The only “missing” features are related to setup, such as enabling a zone player to read from a NAS. All that has to be done with either the official app or a computer. This is the best money I spent on my Sonos system. Thanks to SonoPhone I can still use my CR100 controller, my zone players, and enjoy some privacy too. Thank you, Stefan! Show more

This is what I needed after Sonos stopped supporting my iPod. It worked immediately with no tweaking needed. I am very impressed and also very happy!!

Love this app the moment I downloaded it’s simple and functional. Recommend for anyone who feels that Sonos have made their app too complicated. The requirement of an account for the Sonos app did it for me. Show more

With the latest update (Oct 2018), Sonos ended support for the SonosDock, which enabled playback and control of iPods, Nanos, etc. by not upgrading the system that functionality could be retained. Now Sonos has disabled iPhone iPad apps that won't update. I had hoped that SonoPhone would be a solution, but not so. Show more

Right there, five stars. If you’ve been frustrated/horrified that the primary Sonos app has been turned into a sleazy data-collection privacy nightmare, this is pretty much the only sane alternative now: no “sonos account” to set up, no horrific “we track every click you make and song you play, even from your home collection” terms of service to agree to, no “hey plug in an always-on microphone” cash grab. In an ideal world, it’d be optimized for larger-screen iPhones, but whatever: it works, and it’s let me continue to use my sonos system without having to surrender my privacy. A million thanks. Show more

This is a great app it has a font size for real people. The volume displayed as a number is nice. I can tell that app creator really uses Sonos and has improved my experience with Sonos greatly with this app. The app just feels right and I find myself using Sonos again. The stock Sonos app has regressed. Thanks again for a great app. Show more

Sonos decided in their infinite wisdom to screw their customers still using IOS 6 (e.g. iPod Touch 4G) as controllers, forcing their customers to upgrade to newer OS. i.e. to buy a new iPod/iPhone. Thank goodness for SonoPhone which still works with IOS 6. THANKS A MILLION! Show more