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SonoControls: Widget for Sonos

SonoControls: Widget for Sonos

Notification Widget S1 and S2

45 ratings
45 reviews
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Details

Released
March 14, 2016
Updated
June 17, 2020

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About

Control your Sonos speakers directly from your iPhone's notification screen. Manage volume, tracks, and playback for all your S1 and S2 zones without unlocking your device or opening the official app.

✓Notification screen widget
✓Volume and track controls
✓Support for S1 and S2 systems
✓Control grouped speakers
✓Customizable speaker list
✓Automatic system detection
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What users say about SonoControls

Reviews of SonoControls are mixed: the Music app is rated 2.9/5 from 45 App Store ratings. What users like most: works via iOS Lock Screen widgets, more functional than Sonos app for widgets. Top complaints: not pretty, app hasn't been worked on in years. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Works via iOS Lock Screen widgets
  • 👍More functional than Sonos app for widgets
  • 👍Works on mixed S1 and S2 systems
  • 👍Simple setup process
  • 👍Works perfectly
  • 👍Great value for the price
  • 👍Convenient lock screen access
  • 👍Faster than opening Sonos app
  • 👍Works well after reinstall
  • 👍No significant lag
  • 👍Volume control works and is easy
  • 👍Less clicks than Sonos app
  • 👍Exactly what was needed
  • 👍Great little helper
  • 👍Fast mute, pause, next track
  • 👍Simple interface
  • 👍Accessible for voiceover users
  • 👍Nice design, fewer clicks/swipes
  • 👍Makes Sonos experience better

Negative things

  • 😞Not pretty
  • 😞App hasn't been worked on in years
  • 😞Does not work at all
  • 😞Widget doesn't show up
  • 😞Waste of money
  • 😞Incorrect steps for widget
  • 😞Does not work on iOS 15.2
  • 😞Widget isn't available to add
  • 😞Doesn't work with new widgets
  • 😞Can't make it work
  • 😞Sizing of widget is off
  • 😞Detects playing speakers ineffectively
  • 😞Awkward to change channels on widget
  • 😞Speakers not named
  • 😞Text overflows screen
  • 😞Only shows 3.5 speakers in large view
  • 😞Buttons too close together
  • 😞Lag time
  • 😞App not working correctly
  • 😞Lags to do function
  • 😞Only shows volume controls widget
  • 😞Last update terrible
  • 😞Crashed system, only one player at a time
  • 😞Glitchy and terrible looking widget
  • 😞Says "unable to load"
  • 😞Worthless
  • 😞Can't change music in the app
  • 😞Blank or indicates unable to load content
  • 😞Works about 0.0001% of the time
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What's New in SonoControls

2.1

June 17, 2020

• S1 and S2 speakers are displayed together in one app, in one list. SonoControls finds them all! • The volume level number uses a bit larger font size in the widget. Thanks for the suggestion GzrD (UK app review). • Widget size "small" now also displays room name in the label, just like size "medium". Thanks for the suggestion Matt (via email). • Widget size "medium" is a fraction smaller so 4 speakers also fit on a 4.7 inch screen widget (iPhone 6/7/8/new SE) • A few bugs have been fixed.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Best apprentice available for Sonos control on iPhone

Its not pretty but it works via iOS Lock Screen widgets which is 100% more than I can say for the stupid SONOS app for iPhone and ask the other Sonos control alternatives. Until SONOS get their head out of their behind and fix their app for iOS Lock Screen availability, this is your best option.
RRabardan

Save your money

I would have given a half star just for tricking me into buying the app. What a waste. App clearly hasn’t been worked on in years as it does not work at all. The App sStore should remove it so others don’t waste their money.
MMagzpony

Coulda been good

If it actually worked as a widget I woulda liked it.
Really all I wanted was to change volume and play pause without opening somos app every time.
Please update the app to work with new iOS
11730371057373947

Work well

It was not working for me. I uninstalled, reboot and reinstalled and working fine. I am not seeing any real lag times over the typical Sonos lag times.

I have a mix of S1 and S2 speakers and using the S2 control app.

You do need to follow the instructions exactly. To get the widget you need to not just search for it but customize and add it to the selection list. The video is a bit off because ios16 changed the way thing look but the sequence is the same.
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Mmjdindc

Waste of money

Widget doesn’t show up in “Add widget”. Waste of money.
Bbhcoff01
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Reported Bugs

20 issues

Widget doesn't show up in ‘Add widget’

Bug

Widget isn’t available to add

Bug

Incorrect steps on how to add a widget

Bug

Does not work on IOS 15.2

Bug

Doesn’t work with the new widgets introduced in latest iOS update

Bug

Can’t make this app work at all

Bug

Sizing of widget is really off

Bug

Detects playing speakings very ineffectively

Bug

Text overflows off the screen

Bug

Large view only 3.5 speakers are shown (rest are truncated)

Bug

Buttons are too close together

Bug

App is not working correctly

Bug

Lags to do function if it does it at all

Bug

Only shows as a widget for volume controls

Bug

Last update terrible

Bug

Crashed my system. I can only connect to one player at a time now.

Bug

Widget looks terrible, is glitchy

Bug

Always says "unable to loud"

Bug

Can't change music in the app

Bug

Blank or indicates unable to load content

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Update app to work with new iOS

Feature

Ability to group and ungroup speakers in the widget

Feature

Make an Apple Watch version

Feature

Tap album artwork to get to Sonos app

Feature

FAQ

What does SonoControls do?

SonoControls provides a widget for your iPhone's notification screen that allows you to control your Sonos speakers. You can manage volume, play/pause music, skip tracks, and more for all your S1 and S2 zones without needing to unlock your phone or open the official Sonos app.

What are the key features of SonoControls?

Key features include controlling all Sonos zones from the notification screen, managing playback and volume, supporting both S1 and S2 systems, showing grouped speakers, and allowing customization of which speakers appear in the widget.

How much does SonoControls cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for additional features.

What devices is SonoControls compatible with?

SonoControls is designed to work with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It utilizes the notification screen widget functionality available on these iOS devices.

When would I use SonoControls?

You would use SonoControls for quick access to your Sonos system, such as when you want to start music as soon as you get home without unlocking your phone, or when you want to adjust the volume or skip a track without interrupting your current activity.