Sonos S1 Controller

Sonos S1 Controller

Control for older products

821K ratings
1752 reviews
Free

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Released
October 28, 2008
Updated
February 25, 2026
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Manage your older Sonos systems with ease. This app allows you to control volume, group rooms, set alarms, and stream from your favorite services. Enjoy thousands of free stations with Sonos Radio.

✓Control older Sonos products
✓Adjust volume
✓Group rooms
✓Save favorites
✓Set alarms
✓Stream from services
✓Listen to Sonos Radio
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What's New in Sonos S1 Controller

11.16.1

February 25, 2026

Renamed the Sonos S1 Controller, this app supports systems that include the oldest Sonos products. Systems supported by this app will continue to receive bug fixes and security patches but will not receive new software features found in the new Sonos S2 app and will not be compatible with Sonos products released after May 2020. For more information, please visit https://support.sonos.com/topic/sonos-apps

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Areas for improvement

Sam is improvement or there is latency pulling up songs and switching artists. Also, the buttons at the top are very tiny. The print could be much bigger and more user-friendly. Especially there’s a button that mutes all the sound that’s a tiny little microphone icon in the lower left that is almost impossible to see, and once I caught, my system was not working and spent hours troubleshooting only to find the microphone button had been pressed in advertently.
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Sonos is awesome!!!

I have multiple systems and it’s an awesome product and company.

Geil

Alles so 67

Temperamental and not reliable

Keeps going in and out

Unreliable and frustrating

I don’t think this is news to anyone, but I have an old Sonos system and I can say for the last number of years it has had more attitude then my teenage daughter. Basically it decides when it’s going to work when it’s gonna stop when it’s going to have zones appear and reappear. I have tried the book and had professionals look at it. I’ve reconfigured my system installed and uninstalled and reinstalled. All software gone back on updates and even factory reset all of the speakers and hardware. It’s been a total nightmare. But about a month ago, everything seemed to reappear and has been giving me no problems. I wonder if it will last if not, I’m ditching this system all its hardware and looking for something else.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App fails to recognize speakers

Bug

Music playback randomly cuts out

Bug

Inability to control volume from lock screen

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Requested Features

4 requests

Restore previous app interface

Feature

Improve search and playlist management

Feature

Add Bluetooth connectivity

Feature

Better integration with personal music libraries

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FAQ

What does the Sonos S1 Controller app do?

The Sonos S1 Controller app is designed to manage and control older Sonos systems. It allows you to adjust volume levels, group different rooms together for synchronized playback, save your favorite music sources, and set alarms. You can also stream content from various popular services directly through the app.

What specific older Sonos products does this app control?

This app is specifically for systems that include the earliest Sonos products. This includes Zone Players, the Play:5 (Gen 1), Bridge, Connect (Gen 1), and Connect:Amp (Gen 1). It is not compatible with newer Sonos products.

Is the Sonos S1 Controller app free to use?

Yes, the Sonos S1 Controller app is free to download and use. The description does not mention any subscription fees or upfront costs for the app itself. However, it does indicate that the app has ads.

Can I stream music from services like Spotify or Apple Music?

Yes, you can connect your streaming services to the app. This allows you to browse and play music, podcasts, radio, and audiobooks from these services all within a single interface. The app also offers Sonos Radio, which provides thousands of free stations.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefit is the ability to control your older Sonos audio system. You can easily manage playback across multiple rooms, access your preferred streaming services, and enjoy a wide variety of audio content, including free stations from Sonos Radio, all from one central application.