Sonos Users Build Their Own Advanced Apps

Many Sonos users are taking matters into their own hands by creating alternative applications that offer features the official Sonos app has yet to implement. These user-developed solutions aim to bridge the gap in functionality, addressing desires for advanced room correction and more versatile speaker setups.

Notable projects include Somos InControl, an iOS app providing custom EQ, saveable sound presets, and support for front surround speakers. Another development is Moosic, a self-hosted music server app that rivals Sonos's Trueplay with enhanced room tuning customization. It allows users to maintain separate tuning profiles for different speaker configurations, a feature absent in the official app.

Furthermore, Kyuu, an iOS controller, enables local file playback via UPnP, a capability not supported by the standard Sonos app. This controller operates without requiring a Sonos account, connecting directly to speakers over a local network. While these third-party apps often disable Trueplay, they provide significant benefits for users seeking greater control and customization over their Sonos systems.