Take control of your Sonos system with Orto, the ultimate iOS Sonos remote for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Enjoy seamless access to all the essential Sonos controls right at your fingertips or on your wrist.
iPhone & iPad:
• Manage your Sonos speakers with ease—play Sonos favorites, adjust volumes, mute, shuffle, and more. Switch between multiple Sonos households without needing to change your Wi-Fi network.
• Control Sonos directly from your lock screen. Instantly see what’s playing, pause, skip tracks, and navigate within a track.
• Toggle play/pause and adjust volume in the Control Centre - new for iOS18
• Add home screen widgets to quickly view what’s playing or access common Sonos controls.
Apple Watch:
• Control your Sonos system directly from your Apple Watch. Play, pause, skip tracks, adjust volumes, and manage groups—all from your wrist. Includes support for watchOS widgets and complications for quick access.
Siri Shortcuts:
• Automate your Sonos experience with Siri Shortcuts. Group speakers, play Sonos favorites, or adjust volumes—all triggered with a simple voice command or via the Shortcuts app.
Advanced Automations with Apple Shortcuts:
• Create complex automations using the Apple Shortcuts app. For example, set a timer that triggers a Sonos action, such as stopping playback or playing a favorite song. Combine Sonos controls with other smart home actions for a fully automated experience.
One Purchase, All Devices:
• A single purchase of Orto gives you access to the app across all your Apple devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV. Enjoy seamless control no matter which device you're using.
Note - It is not possible to browse your content with Orto. Favorites must be added in the official Sonos app
Okay, so this is great, grand, glorious… But it only lets you instantly play songs slash albums that you have registered. But I don’t ALWAYS want D&D battle music or Harry Nilsson. So in summary, this has its pros and cons, so I respect its choices but like everything, it has downsides.
