Sonos 27.1 Update Brings Persistent Queue and Android Volume Knob
Sonos' 27.1 app update adds a music queue that survives input changes, search autocomplete, and new Android controls including a virtual volume knob.
Sonos has announced that version 27.1 of its app is rolling out to all but its oldest devices, as well as to Android and iOS phones, according to techradar.com. The update focuses on music playback and search rather than new hardware features.
The headline change is a persistent music queue. Switching between inputs no longer wipes the songs a listener has lined up, so moving from music to TV and back leaves the queue intact.
Sonos 27.1 also adds a search autocomplete function aimed at users with large music libraries, reducing the number of characters needed to find a track or album.
Android-specific additions
On Android, the update adds the ability to remove songs from the Recently Played list and to swipe on songs to add them to the queue. It also introduces a virtual volume knob.
The release follows a long stretch in which Sonos had been promising a significant app upgrade, with basic functionality repeatedly ranking as the top request in past app discussions. In earlier reports, the TruePlay tool no longer appeared to be available on certain devices.
Quick answers
What is new in the Sonos 27.1 app update?
It adds a persistent music queue that survives input changes, search autocomplete for large libraries, and Android features including swipe-to-queue and a virtual volume knob.
Which devices get Sonos 27.1?
Sonos says the update is rolling out to all but its oldest devices, plus Android and iOS phones.
Can I remove songs from Recently Played in the Sonos app?
Yes, on Android Sonos 27.1 adds the ability to remove songs from the Recently Played list.