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Sonos (SONO) Redesigns Sonos App to Boost User Experience

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Sonos, Inc. (SONO - Free Report) recently announced an extensive redesign for its Sonos App. The new app is specifically tailored to enhance the streaming experience for listeners by allowing them to set up playlists, stations, albums and more per their choice from more than 100 services on one “customizable” home screen, added Sonos.

With a simple and easy swipe-up feature, the customized home screen gives faster access to Sonos system controls. The app, which supports all existing S2 products, will be made accessible worldwide through a software update for the S2 mobile app.

The redesigned app, embedded with updated features, is set to transform the home music listening experience. This enables it to tap the upcoming opportunities of expanding into new ranges and experiences, added SONO.

The reimagined Sonos app now prioritizes personalization with a unified view of all preferable content and controls of the user. It allows them to swiftly change back to recently played, browse libraries and recommendations from the preferred services.

The easy-to-use search bar on the home screen tab enables users to browse an artist, song, podcast, or audiobook across all the preferred streaming apps simultaneously.

Furthermore, the app’s enhanced system control offers a comprehensive visual overview of the content playing on each device and adjust settings smoothly right from the home screen.

SONO is also introducing a new web app accessible from any modern web browser. The initiative aims to replace the existing Sonos desktop controller and will be available in addition to the redesigned mobile app on May 7, 2024.

Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, SONO operates as a consumer electronics company that is primarily involved in the manufacturing of speakers with immersive sound experiences.

The stock has lost 12.7% in the past year compared with the sub-industry’s decline of 9.7%.

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