# Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets — Widgets, Shortcuts & Watch

> Sonos control widgets and Apple Watch remote. (iPhone/iPad app by App Lane OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App Lane OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671488060)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 350 App Store ratings · 265 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 79 MB
- Languages: Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Polish, French (France)
- Released: 2019-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766/reviews.md

## What is Lyd?

Control Sonos from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. No app to open, no unlock required — just tap and play.
Lyd gives you instant widgets and Dynamic Island controls on iPhone, plus the gold-standard Watch remote trusted since 2019.
And on iPad, a fully native, big-screen app — library and Now Playing side by side — the Sonos experience iPad users deserve.
Fully compatible with Sonos S2 and even backwards compatible to Sonos S1.

SCENES — YOUR WHOLE SETUP IN ONE TAP

Save the perfect moment once, recreate it forever. A Scene remembers which speakers play together, how loud each one is, and what music starts — then makes it all happen the instant you tap.

• "Morning Kitchen", "Dinner Party", "Movie Night" — a Scene for every moment
• One tap groups your speakers, sets the volume, and starts your music
• Smart suggestions build Scenes from the way you already listen
• Custom icons and names make every Scene your own
• Works on iPhone and Apple Watch, synced across both
• Launch any Scene with Siri, Shortcuts, and automations

INSTANT WIDGET CONTROL

• Home Screen widgets in multiple sizes
• Lock Screen widgets for one-tap access
• Live Activities in Dynamic Island
• Control playback without unlocking your phone

GOLD-STANDARD APPLE WATCH REMOTE

• Full playback control on your wrist
• Rotate the Digital Crown to change volume
• Add complications to any watch face
• Control everything without touching your iPhone

POWERFUL FEATURES

• Works with Sonos S2 and S1 systems
• Volume adjustments with iPhone volume keys
• Group and ungroup speakers
• Play any playlist or radio station
• Send voice messages to any speaker
• Sleep timers for automatic shutoff
• Shortcuts and automation support
• Guest mode for parties
• Multiple Sonos households

ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION.

Pay once, use forever. Includes a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature.

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All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Sonos is a trademark of Sonos Inc. This is not an official Sonos app.

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## Key features

- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen widgets
- Dynamic Island Live Activities
- Apple Watch remote
- Group/ungroup speakers
- Sleep timers
- Shortcuts and automation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly tip | $2.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| One-time Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time support | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time Support | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Lyd?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Seamless Sonos control
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Excellent value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🔒 Requires Sonos account login

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App sometimes loses connection to Sonos
- Complication disappears after updates

**Most requested features**

- Ability to control volume directly from the app
- Support for more Sonos features like creating playlists
- Interactive widgets for iPhone

## Recent user reviews (10 of 265)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyd-sonos-control-and-widgets/id1451243766/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Apple Watch’s killer app

*2026-07-28, version 5.6.0*

If you have Sonos, the Lyd app on  its own justifies buying an Apple Watch. It’s my killer watch app, the one I rely on most, the one I’d miss most.  Sonos + Lyd is the perfect pairing.

### 5/5 — Absolutely Brilliant

*2026-07-04, version 5.4.0*

I use this app all the time, and find it so useful.  I’ve never had a problem with it, and it controls my Sonos system reliably from my Apple Watch.

### 1/5 — 1 day, not 24 day free period

*2026-04-06, version 5.2.0*

The supposed 14 day free trial expired after 24hrs.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2026-04-05, version 5.2.0*

I just updated the app for my watch. To my surprise I now have a widget on my home screen to control Sonos! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-04-03, version 5.2.0*

I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times and nothing works. What’s odd is when I had the trial version it worked just fine, since I’ve paid for the app it’s been totally useless

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-03-27, version 5.2.0*

Although this doesn’t have the full music library integration of the official Sonos app it is still better than the official app in every way. Want a widget on your Home Screen that tells you what is playing?  It’s got that. Want to change volume with your phone’s volume control?  Yup that too plus a watch widget. Very well worth the money.

### 5/5 — Almost 100% standalone for Apple Watch

*2026-03-14, version 5.1.2*

This is a very very good app set up is very quick. The phone is just needed to initially set up the Apple Watch, but after that, it is a very good.

### 5/5 — Super

*2026-03-13*

Je peux faire plus de chose que sur l’appli sonos, piloter mes enceintes depuis mon Apple Watch et choisir des stations de radio que je ne peut pas programmer avec l’appli Sonos 👌

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-03-01, version 5.1.0*

App has never worked or installed properly no matter how many times we have tried. We have uninstalled, reinstalled, tried contacting customer support but never a response. Wasted my money.

### 5/5 — Easy Sonos control

*2026-02-15, version 5.0.3*

Lyd is awesome. It fills in the gaps of what the Sonos app is missing. Lets you control your system from your watch or the lock screen on your iPhone.

## Frequently asked questions about Lyd

### What does Lyd do?

Lyd provides widgets and Apple Watch controls for your Sonos system. It allows you to manage playback, adjust volume, group speakers, and more directly from your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch without needing to open the main Sonos app.

### What are the key features of Lyd?

Key features include Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for instant control, Dynamic Island Live Activities, a comprehensive Apple Watch remote, the ability to group and ungroup speakers, set sleep timers, and support for Shortcuts and automation. It is compatible with both Sonos S2 and S1 systems.

### How much does Lyd cost?

Lyd is a one-time purchase with no subscription required. It offers a 14-day free trial with full access to all features before you need to pay.

### What devices is Lyd compatible with?

Lyd is compatible with iPhones running iOS 14 or later, and Apple Watches running watchOS 7 or later. It works with both Sonos S2 and S1 systems.

### What are some common use cases for Lyd?

Common use cases include quickly starting music or podcasts from your Home Screen, pausing playback without unlocking your phone, adjusting volume with your Apple Watch, or setting a sleep timer for your bedroom speaker. It's also useful for party scenarios with guest mode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.2 — 2026-08-08

This update makes Lyd available in Spanish, Italian and Swedish. It also improves the existing translations.

### 5.6.1 — 2026-08-02

This update makes the interface for local Music Libraries more compact, so you can get to your Favorites more easily. It also fixes some performance issues related to Tidal.

### 5.6.0 — 2026-07-27

This update adds Scene syncing across your devices, kept safe in your personal iCloud storage. And if you use Menu Bar Controller on your Mac, your Scenes sync between both apps too

### 5.5.0 — 2026-07-12

This update adds an official iPad version of Lyd — built for the big screen rather than a blown-up iPhone app.

### 5.4.0 — 2026-07-04

This update adds support for local Music Libraries via NAS/SMB shares, so you can play your own music collection directly through Lyd. We've also improved search filtering, making it easier to find exactly what you're looking for.

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