Sonos Ace headphones now have full compatibility with all Sonos soundbars, allowing users to utilize the TV audio swap feature. This feature enables routing audio to the headphones instead of the soundbar, perfect for private listening without disturbing others.
While similar features exist in Google and Apple devices, Sonos takes a unique approach due to not being an operating system. The headphones can now intercept audio via the Sonos Arc, Sonos Beam, and Sonos Ray.
It’s worth noting that the TV audio swap is now functional on both Android and iOS devices.
To utilize this feature, ensure your Sonos app is up-to-date, along with the latest firmware on your Sonos system.
In addition to the TV audio swap improvements, the latest app update includes:
- Ability to downgrade an S2 system to S1
- Improved group volume controls
- Added mute buttons for individual speakers
- New group volume controls from the now-playing screen
- Queue clearing option
- Enhanced performance for heavy queues
- Improved reliability for speech enhancement and night mode settings
This update marks a significant step forward after recent platform revamps and customer concerns. The app update coincides with Sonos’ upcoming second-quarter 2024 earnings announcement.
