Sonos CEO had to learn the hard way and that just because you build it doesnt mean theyll come.

Or if they do come, you better check that the app is ready when they arrive.

According to the filing, Spence is also giving up his spot on Sonos board.

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He will keep on in an advisory role through June.

Hell receive a $7,500 per-month parachute until hes fully departed.

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman wrote that Conradtold employeesat the company, Weve let far too many people down.

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Gizmodo reached out to Sonos for comment, but we did not hear back.

Last year was supposed to be a big one for Sonos.

The companyextended the audio swap to other soundbars.

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Despite that promise, users recently reported issues with app responsiveness at the start of the new year.

If Sonos app enshittification backfired, it was only due to the extraordinarily vocal community surrounding its products.

The companys morale was reportedly in the toilet going into the second half of 2024.

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