The Sonos app isnt good and shouldnt come off too much as a shock if youve used it recently.

But an update around two months ago made the app even more unusable than usual.

The community was, of course,not happy at all.

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There were several issues with the old app.

According touser complaints, one joked that its so brutal.

Changing a WiFi data pipe is harder than launching a satellite.

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Some users commented that the constant updates tended to break the app.

You could ditch the Sonos app and switch to AirPlay via your TV instead.

AirPlay automatically downgrades your audio from spatial to stereo.

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Other (more frustrated) folks said theyre giving up on Sonos hardware instead.

Spences apology statement from yesterday probably gave some of these consumers hope.

He explains that the redesigned app aimed to improve the overall UX.

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