Sonos and Ikea break up, but software updates will continue for Symfonisk hardware

The Sonos and Ikea partnership produced great-sounding bookshelf, picture frame, and lamp speakers with AirPlay 2 support, but that partnership has come to an end.Sonos Symfonisk bookshelf speakerSonos has been pulling back significantly since a 2024 app update caused mayhem for users. The system wouldn't recognize speakers, fail to play music, or a number of other bugs that occurred due to a full app rebuild.In the time since, Sonos has been scaling back to refocus on what it did best — home audio. According to a report from The Verge, it seems part of that scaling back includes ending the partnership with Ikea. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 6, 2025 - 22:59
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Sonos and Ikea break up, but software updates will continue for Symfonisk hardware
The Sonos and Ikea partnership produced great-sounding bookshelf, picture frame, and lamp speakers with AirPlay 2 support, but that partnership has come to an end.

A speaker, colorful books, and a small black case are arranged on a wooden shelf against a red brick wall.
Sonos Symfonisk bookshelf speaker

Sonos has been pulling back significantly since a 2024 app update caused mayhem for users. The system wouldn't recognize speakers, fail to play music, or a number of other bugs that occurred due to a full app rebuild.

In the time since, Sonos has been scaling back to refocus on what it did best — home audio. According to a report from The Verge, it seems part of that scaling back includes ending the partnership with Ikea.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums