The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on 'more complex home network setups' though consider it a last resort

Date:
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:33:08 +0000

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Sonos has released an iOS and Android app update that enables you to turn off SonosNet mesh networking

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sonos' new app update enables you to turn SonosNet mesh networking off The feature may cause clashes with "more complex" home networks Available on iOS and Android, but not every will get it at the same time Sonos has release an update to its app for both iOS and Android that may solve a weird networking issue for some users. The update, which is rolling out from today, adds a toggle for SonosNet that enables you to turn the feature off.

According to Liz from Sonos, who posted details of the update to the r/sonos subreddit , turning off SonosNet may "help resolve connectivity issues on
more complex home network setups." This is a relatively small update the
last one in mid-May delivered multiple changes including additional Music Library grouping options, layout improvements in iOS and for US users,
changes to advertising personalization. But if you've been getting weird
Wi-Fi issues it may be just what you've been waiting for. Latest Videos From You may like Sonos has finally fixed one of its app's major annoyances on Android The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has mysteriously disappeared from the App Store Sonos users are vibe coding alternatives to the app, with some cool results What is SonosNet and why should you fear it? SonosNet is
designed to connect your Sonos speakers to each other, and it was created
when home Wi-Fi wasn't always up to the task of smoothly streaming to your Sonos gear.

Sonos's solution was to create a Sonos-specific private Wi-Fi mesh network (before mesh routers were common) that your speakers would share, with an Ethernet-cabled Sonos device acting as the hub for everything else.

That's good, but as Liz from Sonos explains: "For most modern, high-speed routers, disabling SonosNet can actually help things run smoother. Newer routers use Wi-Fi technology that can sometimes conflict with SonosNet's
mesh, so turning it off lets your system lean fully on your home network instead."

Sonos has also added the ability to see what's connected via SonosNet, which again might help with diagnosing speaker-specific weirdness. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

However, it's worth noting that this tech is on by default for a reason this option might be exactly what many people need, but I wouldn't try it until you've looked into other possible causes if you're having Sonos connection issues.

The update is a rolling update, meaning not all devices will receive it at once so even though the new software is live today, your app might not show the option yet.

Once it's available to you, you can turn off SonosNet in System Settings > Networks > Disable SonosNet. Of course if you aren't experiencing network problems then there's no need to do this and if you haven't done so already, it's worth trying a different SonosNet channel first to see if that solves your problem without having to take SonosNet offline. Today's best deals on top Sonos speakers Sonos Era 100 SL $189 $169 View See all prices Sonos Era 300 Wireless Speaker $479 $379 View See all prices Sonos Roam 2 $179 $134
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