Sonos
Sonos is a wireless speaker and audio system controller for macOS that lets users manage their Sonos home audio devices, play music from streaming services or local libraries, and control zone playback across multiple rooms. The desktop app connects to Sonos hardware (speakers, soundbars, amplifiers) on the home network, offering features like creating multi-room zones, adjusting volume, selecting sources, and accessing music services like Spotify, Apple Music, and local media. The Sonos app is essential for initial device setup and ongoing management of Sonos systems.
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1 suggestionSonos has decided not to develop a native Apple Silicon version of its macOS desktop application. According to recent community posts from Sonos users and support discussions, the company is instead directing users toward the web-based Sonos controller interface and phasing out desktop app development on both macOS and Windows in favour of browser-based control. The current Intel-only macOS app (version 17.2 and earlier) runs under Rosetta 2 today but will not launch at all when Apple removes Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028). For ongoing Sonos control after that date, you will need to use the web-based controller at www.sonos.com or the iOS Sonos app on iPhone or iPad — both provide native, fully-featured access to your Sonos system. If you heavily rely on desktop-specific workflows (such as managing local music libraries or complex multi-room setups), contact Sonos support directly to understand what migration path they recommend before the Rosetta 2 sunset.
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