Sonos S2 app update brings battery saver mode for Roam and Move plus more

(Pocket-lint) - Sonos has announced an update to its S2 app that volition bring a fig of features, including enactment for decoding DTS Digital Surround and a artillery saver mode for Roam and Move.

The quality to decode DTS Digital Surround - which should connection users a much immersive acquisition erstwhile listening to Blu-Ray discs and gaming consoles - volition beryllium supported by the Sonos Arc, Beam (Gen 2), Beam (Gen 1), Playbar, Playbase, and Amp. Users volition spot a badge look connected the Now Playing surface erstwhile DTS Digital Surround contented is being played.

The update besides brings a artillery saver mode to some the Sonos Move and Sonos Roam portable speakers. Enabled via the Sonos S2 app, the artillery saver mode volition spot the 2 speakers automatically powerfulness disconnected aft 30 minutes of inactivity. You'll request to crook the speakers backmost connected via their powerfulness buttons erstwhile artillery saver mode is enabled though.

Last but not least, the Sonos S2 update volition spot EQ Settings connected the Now Playing surface for iOS users, enabling you to easy set Treble, Bass, and Loudness overmuch easier than previously. To entree EQ settings from the Now Playing screen, you'll request to pat the measurement slider barroom and property the settings fastener connected the right-hand side. Android enactment is said to beryllium coming soon.

Sonos besides said enactment for Amazon Music Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos Music is besides coming soon.

To cheque your Sonos S2 app is up to date, oregon to download the latest version: Open the Sonos S2 app >  Settings > System > System Updates > Check for Updates. You tin besides read our Sonos tips and tricks for much features already available.

Writing by Britta O'Boyle. Originally published connected 16 November 2021.