# SonoPhone for Sonos

> Best experience on Sonos S1/S2

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id815251931](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id815251931)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id815251931`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stefan Hansel Solutions UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (234 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.12
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-24
- **First published:** 2014-02-18
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sonophone-for-sonos/id815251931)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://sonophone.net](http://sonophone.net/)

## Description

SonoPhone for Sonos provides a faster, more reliable way to control your Sonos system on S1 and S2. It speeds up common tasks with fewer taps, presents a cleaner, more stable interface, and keeps backward compatibility as a priority. You can manage zones and music sources from a single app, putting device control in your hands rather than the other way around.

Designed with modern iOS principles, it supports grouping and rearranging players via drag-and-drop, displays precise volume and track progress, and offers quick shortcuts to the most-used actions. Note: this is a third‑party app, not endorsed by Sonos. See the feature video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aMEuaZPUH58

## Rankings

- #100,381 — Overall

## Review summary

SonoPhone for Sonos is praised by many users for its speed, reliability, and ability to quickly locate and manage both legacy and modern Sonos devices, often outperforming the official app. Reviewers frequently mention faster responses, reduced lag, easier setup, and features like grouping and per-device volume that improve usability. However, several users report issues with detecting speakers, a barebones UI and clunky navigation, and occasional glitches where controls disappear or the app lags. A few fear the app may be abandoned or under-maintained. Overall, it's seen as a strong replacement with caveats.

### Pros

- Fast, responsive performance with minimal lag
- Detects and lists all Sonos devices, including legacy S1 and newer speakers
- Easier and faster to use than the official Sonos app, with fewer taps
- Reliable operation—controls work consistently without frequent reboots
- Supports grouping and per-speaker volume management for easier control

### Cons

- Occasional device detection failures where speakers aren’t found
- Barebones UI with clunky navigation
- Occasional glitches such as controls disappearing or noticeable lag during use
- Some reports of perceived lack of ongoing maintenance or abandonment

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id815251931)