Major Sonos software update includes category-firsts, like TrueCinema and dual-listener TV Audio Swap for the Sonos ACE.
Check out our review of the Sonos Ace right here.
When Sonos launched the company’s first-ever Bluetooth headphones a year ago, the aim was to set a new standard for high-fidelity sound, comfort, and cinematic immersion. The product picked up several awards including Time’s Best Inventions of 2024. Now, Sonos says it is taking the vision for this product even further.
As of now, listeners can experience innovations on existing headphones through a software update that’s rolling out around the world. Added features include the anticipated TrueCinema technology, updated TV Audio Swap for two, smarter Active Noise Cancellation, and enhanced call clarity.
Built to Last: A Core Design Philosophy
One of Sonos’ long-standing design principles has been to build premium products that not only last, but get better over time, says the company.
“Since our earliest days, we’ve used meaningful software updates to deliver new features to existing products, from 24-bit audio support and Trueplay, to the recently debuted Speech Enhancement technology on Arc Ultra,” says Jason White, Head of Software at Sonos.
Sonos underlines that longevity isn’t just a nice-to-have. According to NIQ, almost half of shoppers (47%) now prefer to own fewer higher-quality items. The maker argues that this is a clear signal that people are craving more lasting value from their tech—whether it’s to save money or make more sustainable choices.
So, when it came time to debut the first-ever Sonos headphones in a category filled with flash and fast churn, the company took a more considered approach.
“Sonos Ace was intentionally designed to deliver lasting value in both form and function. With premium materials, a timeless design that resists trend-driven obsolescence, and a platform built for powerful software updates, it embodies a smarter, more sustainable approach to product development. And importantly, it keeps devices in use and out of landfills,” says Dana Krieger, VP Design at Sonos.
What’s New in Sonos Ace
● Personal Home Theater for Two: Updated of TV Audio Swap to let two individual listeners enjoy the same TV audio in sync on their own Sonos Ace headphones when connected to a Sonos soundbar.
● Realistic Surround Sound: Designed specifically for Sonos Ace, Sonos’ innovative TrueCinema technology understands the dynamics of the space, acoustically treats it and makes it sound like there is a carefully tuned 3D audio system right in the headphones.
● Enhanced Noise Cancellation: Enjoy uninterrupted listening with Active Noise Cancellation that now adapts to hair, glasses and hats in real-time using advanced sensors to compensate for sound leaks.
● Smoother More Natural Calling: Stay connected with clearer, more natural conversations thanks to high resolution calls and SideTone, which allows users to hear a bit of their voice during calls while ANC is on.
“We’re pleased to deliver experiences we’ve heard our customers ask for, like the ability for two people to watch TV with their Sonos Ace headphones at the same time. We’ve also worked hard on our TrueCinema technology to create an incredible open-air listening effect so it feels like you aren’t wearing headphones,” says Chris Kallai, VP Product at Sonos.
“Our goal has always been to create products that earn their place in people’s lives for years, and this Sonos Ace update is a great example of that. It proves that your best tech investment doesn’t need to be your newest, it just has to be built right,” adds Jason.
These new features will begin to roll out on Sonos Ace via a free software update starting now.
