Want Sonos controls on your iPhone lock screen? They've finally returned to iOS —here's how to get them
The Sonos app now uses Live Activities to put controls on your lock screen. It's off by default but easy to enable.
Sonos has reintroduced iPhone lock screen controls with its latest app update. The feature, powered by iOS Live Activities and Dynamic Island, was requested by many users and is now available in the latest version of the app. To enable the feature, users can navigate to Account -> App Preferences -> Live Activity in the Sonos app.
Once enabled, simply start playback and close the app to see the current speaker group or room, along with volume and transport controls, on the lock screen. Users can control playback by using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to unlock the device. Live Activities support for album art is currently missing, but Sonos is exploring alternative ways to enhance the lock screen experience.
The feature works similarly on Apple Watch and CarPlay, but the on-screen controls do not function on these platforms. Users who prefer not to use the Sonos app for audio control can still utilize local playback controls on screen or the Live Activity. Live Activities were introduced in iOS 16.2, and Sonos' version follows just weeks before the upcoming iOS 27 release.
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