Summary

  • The frustrating volume bug in the Sonos app appears to have finally been fixed.
  • Sonos users now report consistent volume control through the app.
  • Some users also report faster app loading and connectivity to Sonos speakers.

Sonos had a rocky 2024 following the launch of its “courageous” revamped app. The release backfired big time, frustrating existing users due to persistent bugs and missing basic features. Sonos CEO Patrick Spence attempted to regain user trust by detailing the company’s future steps, promising to forgo annual bonuses, and extending the warranty of its existing products. But none of this helped and eventually led to the CEO’s departure. Now, within weeks of his exit, a major issue with the Sonos app appears to have been fixed.

Black Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar resting on a teak wooden cabinet


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Several Sonos users on Reddit report that the volume bug plaguing the redesigned app for months has finally been fixed. Since the revamp, volume control on the new Sonos app has been a complete mess, plagued by inconsistency. Users experienced sudden volume jumps and significant input delays — imagine increasing (or decreasing) the volume of your Sonos speaker through the app and the change taking place after a few seconds.

This no longer seems to be the case, and changing the volume in the Sonos app almost immediately changes the speaker’s volume (via TechRadar). Some users also report that the app now loads and connects to their Sonos speakers much faster on their phones.

None of these improvements are groundbreaking; instead, they are fixes for problems that should not have existed in the first place in this day and age. Yet, Sonos took over six months to resolve them, leaving its loyal fanbase increasingly frustrated.

You may or may not notice the improvements

A small section of Sonos users claim they are not noticing any improvements, so your mileage may vary. But if Sonos has finally fixed the volume control issues, it will have addressed one of the most frustrating flaws of its revamped app.

This does not mean the new Sonos app is fully functional now. The Sonos subreddit is still filled with angry users encountering random bugs, like the one where the Sonos app might not display the volume slider if you move to a different room. The Sonos team has been diligently tackling reported bugs since the app’s launch, but despite months of effort, it’s clear there’s still more to be done.