Photo by As a Sonos user myself, I’ve been feeling the pain of the company’s new app. The redesign, which launched in May, has been met with tons of bad ratings on the App Store. I’m not alone in my frustration - the app’s performance issues and confusing UI have made it a chore to use.
Sonos is reconsidering its new app design after user backlash
Recently, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence apologized for the rocky launch, and now the company is considering bringing back the old version of the app. According to a report by The Verge, there have been discussions high up within Sonos about reviving the prior version of the app, known as S2. This move would be a welcome change for many users who have been struggling with the new app.
The Sonos Beam is just one of the many speakers affected by the new app
I’ve been using the new app for a few months now, and I have to say that it’s been a frustrating experience. The app looks nice, but it’s just not functional. Simple tasks like unpairing speakers have become cumbersome and annoying. I’ve also had issues with my Sonos Beam pairing with my Sonos Era 100 speakers.
The Sonos Era 100 is a great speaker, but the new app has made it harder to use
I’m not against using the new Sonos app, and I appreciate the updates that have been made to improve its performance. However, I would definitely welcome a return to the old version. As the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In this case, Sonos has learned the hard way that sometimes it’s better to stick with what works.
Sonos is learning from its mistakes and considering a return to the old app
What do you think about the new Sonos app? Have you been experiencing any issues with it? Let me know in the comments!
