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The Sonos app on an iPhone in front of Sonos speakers and headphones.

Sonos, software, and Stockholm syndrome: what went wrong in 2024

A botched app and platform update in May 2024 led Sonos to delay two new products, and cost the company tens of millions of dollars. That's just for starters.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence at the Sonos One launch in 2017.

Sonos needs a new CEO

An Android phone with the Sonos app showing the music sources tab menu, next to a Sonos Roam wireless speaker.

Yes, Sonos, bring back the old app!

Sonos app on iPhone in front of a Sonos Move 2 speaker.

Sonos laying off 6% of employees ‘for long-term success’

The Sonos Ace headphones in front of the Sonos Arc soundbar.

How to connect the Sonos Ace to a Sonos soundbar

Phil Nickinson wearing the Sonos Ace headphones.

What can Sonos possibly do to ‘delight’ customers again?

The Sonos app on an iPhone in front of a Sonos Move 2 speaker.

‘Push for speed backfired,’ Sonos CEO says as new products delayed

The Sonos Ace headphones in front of the Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars

A couple watches TV with a Sonos surround set with Arc wireless soundbar set up.

Best Sonos deals: Save $280 on speakers, soundbars and more

[EMBARGOED IMAGE – 08/02] The Victrola Stream Sapphire wireless turntable.

Victrola’s new Stream Sapphire is the wireless turntable for audiophiles

Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar sits below a TV.

The best soundbars under $500 for 2024

Sonos app on iPhone in front of a Sonos Move 2 speaker.

Sonos says it’s fixed excessive battery drain on the iPhone

A single sage green KEF LSX II LT wireless speaker.

The best speaker brands of 2024: JBL, Sonos, KEF, and more

When it comes to the world of high-quality speakers, the following brands rise above the rest in terms of performance, aesthetic, and overall value.
The Sonos app in front of the Sonos Ace headphones box.

Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’

More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers.
Bowers & Wikins 607 S3 in black.

The best speakers for 2024: great hi-fi options for music and more

From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market.
The Sonos Roam 2 laying horizontal on a table.

The Sonos Roam 2 is the sequel that doesn’t suck

With the excellent Sonos Roam 2, Sonos has managed to keep its hands to itself and leave one of its best and most affordable speakers alone.
Someone holding a Sonos Roam in the air.

Best Sonos Prime Day deals: soundbars and Bluetooth speakers

We've picked out all the best Sonos Prime Day deals and also provided some great advice on what to think about when buying.
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This $3 app made my Sonos system usable again

The official Sonos app is still a hot mess. SonoPhone isn't a perfect replacement, but it definitely gets the job done.
Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

Can a new soundbar fix Sonos’ self-inflicted wounds?

Sonos may soon release a follow-up to the popular Sonos Arc soundbar, but will it be enough to revive the company's battered reputation?
Phil Nickinson wearing the Sonos Ace headphones.

Maybe I had the Sonos Ace headphones all wrong

You don't actually need to already own the wireless speakers to enjoy the Sonos Ace headphones — and maybe that's exactly how Sonos wants it.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

The best Sonos alternatives

Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
The 2024 Beats Pill and an aging Sonos Play:1.

The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch

They're less expensive, portable — and are built to survive the elements. And that's why the new Beats Pill will be my pick for new outdoor stereo speakers.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV

Ready for the next level of movie and TV show audio? Investing in one of these soundbars will enhance your QLED or OLED TV sound in more ways than one.
Sonos Era 100, beside a turntable.

How to connect a turntable to a Sonos speaker

If you have a Sonos system that you want to start playing vinyl records through, we're going to show you how to connect a turntable to it.
Sonos Ace inside travel case.

How to pair Sonos Ace headphones to a Bluetooth device

So you've just gotten a pair of shiny Sonos Ace headphones and and embarrassed because you don't know how to pair them to your device. Don't be. Here's how.
Sonos Ace logo earcup close-up.

Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped

The Sonos Ace are a superb set of wireless headphones that have the potential to become a must-have accessory for Sonos owners.
Sleep timer settings in the Sonos app.

Sleep timer returns to Sonos app as improvements trickle in

The Sonos app is getting steadily better after a major app overhaul seemed to break more than it fixed.
Sonos Ace in soft white.

The Sonos Ace have a stand worthy of their stature

Sonos is selling a $50 stand that's worthy of the Sonos Ace, the company's stylish first headphones.
Sonos Arc on a media unit.

The best Sonos soundbar, the Sonos Arc, is $180 off today

This deal on the Sonos Arc — a pickup straight from the top of our list of the best Sonos soundbars — marks it down to $719, a savings of $181 off its price.
Exploded view of the Sonos Ace.

ChatGPT says to pair your Sonos Ace headphones with the room decor

Maybe don't use a large-language model just yet to choose which color Sonos Ace you should buy. Stick to the human experts, for now.
The Sonos app now shows an option for Bluetooth headphones, but it's not for just any old Bluetooth headphones.

Can you use any Bluetooth headphones with the Sonos app?

The Sonos app now shows an option for Bluetooth headphones, but it's not for just any old Bluetooth headphones.
Sonos Ace in matte black and matte soft white.

What color Sonos Ace should you get?

Sonos Ace headphones are available in white or black — or if you're brave enough, maybe even in both.
Sonos Roam SL

Save 20% on the Sonos Roam SL for Memorial Day

Sonos makes some of the best audio gear for consumers out there, and this early Memorial Day deal will net you a portable Sonos speaker for just $128.
Sonos Ace inside travel case.

In (mostly) eschewing its app, Sonos did the Ace headphones a favor

At launch, the relationship between the Sonos Ace headphones and the Sonos app is basically like another other set of Bluetooth headphones. That's a good thing.

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