Your Instant Sonos Remote

Name: Lyd - Sonos Control & Widgets
Price: 6.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1437 reviews)
Author: Dominik Maglia

Pause, skip, and control volume in under a second — from your Lock Screen, Widgets, Apple Watch, and more.

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Six More Ways To Control Sonos

The official Sonos app is great for browsing music. Lyd is built for instant control — when and where you need it.

Instant Home Screen Control

Play, Pause, Skip — No App to Open. Widgets in all sizes for your iPhone home screen.

Instant Home Screen Control

Play, Pause, Skip — No App to Open. Widgets in all sizes for your iPhone home screen.

Instant Home Screen Control

Play, Pause, Skip — No App to Open. Widgets in all sizes for your iPhone home screen.

Control From Your Lock Screen

Change the volume or skip a track right from your lock screen. No need to open an app.

Control From Your Lock Screen

Change the volume or skip a track right from your lock screen. No need to open an app.

Control From Your Lock Screen

Change the volume or skip a track right from your lock screen. No need to open an app.

Even Faster From Dynamic Island

Control Sonos from any app. Live Activities keep playback controls always visible in Dynamic Island.

Even Faster From Dynamic Island

Control Sonos from any app. Live Activities keep playback controls always visible in Dynamic Island.

Even Faster From Dynamic Island

Control Sonos from any app. Live Activities keep playback controls always visible in Dynamic Island.

Control From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app. We've been the trusted solution since 2019.

Control From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app. We've been the trusted solution since 2019.

Control From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app. We've been the trusted solution since 2019.

Apple Shortcuts and Automations

Make a call, pause Sonos. Leave home, stop music. Automate your music with Apple Shortcuts.

Apple Shortcuts and Automations

Make a call, pause Sonos. Leave home, stop music. Automate your music with Apple Shortcuts.

Apple Shortcuts and Automations

Make a call, pause Sonos. Leave home, stop music. Automate your music with Apple Shortcuts.

Siri

Control your Sonos system with voice commands. No setup required — just ask Siri to play, pause, or skip tracks.

Siri

Control your Sonos system with voice commands. No setup required — just ask Siri to play, pause, or skip tracks.

Siri

Control your Sonos system with voice commands. No setup required — just ask Siri to play, pause, or skip tracks.

Press Coverage

Trusted by Sonos users. Recommended by tech publications.

"Check it out if you're a Sonos enthusiast and an Apple Watch wearer."

— Zac Hall, 9To5Mac

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"Check it out if you're a Sonos enthusiast and an Apple Watch wearer."

— Zac Hall, 9To5Mac

Read full article

"Check it out if you're a Sonos enthusiast and an Apple Watch wearer."

— Zac Hall, 9To5Mac

Read full article

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need the official Sonos app?

Will this drain my battery?

Does it work with Spotify/Apple Music/etc?

What if I have multiple Sonos speakers?

Can I try it before buying?

One-Time Purchase. Yours Forever.

Pay $6.99* once and use Lyd forever.

Includes 14-day free trial with complete access to every feature.

* App Store pricing varies by country. This price is reflective for the US App Store.

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One-Time Purchase. Yours Forever.

Pay $6.99* once and use Lyd forever.

Includes 14-day free trial with complete access to every feature.

* App Store pricing varies by country. This price is reflective for the US App Store.

Start Free Trial

One-Time Purchase. Yours Forever.

Pay $6.99* once and use Lyd forever.

Includes 14-day free trial with complete access to every feature.

* App Store pricing varies by country. This price is reflective for the US App Store.

Start Free Trial

The Story And People Behind Lyd

2019: Built Out of Necessity

"I was frustrated that Sonos never built Apple Watch support. So I did."

Alexander Heinrich, a longtime Sonos and Apple enthusiast, created Lyd out of personal necessity. As someone who had invested heavily in both ecosystems, he was frustrated by the gap Sonos left open — no way to control his wireless speakers from his Apple Watch.

He named the app "Lyd" — Norwegian for "sound" — reflecting his straightforward approach: pure, direct control over your audio without complexity. What started as a personal project to solve his own daily frustration has become the definitive Apple Watch Sonos controller, used by thousands of music lovers who refuse to compromise on convenience.

Alexander Heinrich

Developer

2025: Building on the Foundation

"I found Lyd as a user and immediately saw where I could take it further. I reached out to Alexander to make that happen."

Dominik Maglia discovered Lyd while looking for a better way to control his own Sonos system. The app worked well, and he immediately saw potential for more.

As a developer focused on user experience, Dominik knew he could build on Alexander's solid foundation and take Lyd further. He reached out to learn about Alexander's vision and where the app could go.

When Alexander's new job prevented him from continuing development, the timing aligned perfectly. In July 2025, Dominik took over the app with a clear goal: preserve what worked while pushing it forward. Since then, he's shipped a complete UX overhaul (version 4), efficiency-focused iOS controls (version 5), and continues actively developing new features based on user feedback.

Dominik Maglia

Developer

Learn How to Get More From Sonos

Practical guides showing how Lyd solves the frustrations the Sonos community knows too well.

Control Sonos From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app, but Lyd does – giving you the gold-standard wrist control that's been trusted since 2019.

Control Sonos S1 and S2 Speakers

Sonos forces users with old and new speakers to juggle two separate apps that can't talk to each other – Lyd puts both S1 and S2 control in one app with instant switching.

Automate Your Sonos System with Apple Shortcuts

The official Sonos app doesn't support Apple Shortcuts – but with Lyd, you can automate your Sonos speakers to any trigger and build custom routines that actually work.

Control Sonos Speakers as a Guest

Controlling Sonos at a friend's house means sharing account passwords or complicated AirPlay workarounds – unless you have Lyd's Guest Mode for instant, credential-free access.

Control Sonos with Widgets and Live Activities

Sonos doesn't support Widgets or Live Activities, but Lyd does – giving you instant Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island control without ever opening an app.

Best Sonos Control Apps for iPhone Compared

The official Sonos app lacks Widgets, Apple Watch support, and Shortcuts – six third-party apps fill these gaps with different strengths.

Control Sonos From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app, but Lyd does – giving you the gold-standard wrist control that's been trusted since 2019.

Control Sonos with Widgets and Live Activities

Sonos doesn't support Widgets or Live Activities, but Lyd does – giving you instant Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island control without ever opening an app.

Control Sonos Speakers as a Guest

Controlling Sonos at a friend's house means sharing account passwords or complicated AirPlay workarounds – unless you have Lyd's Guest Mode for instant, credential-free access.

Automate Your Sonos System with Apple Shortcuts

The official Sonos app doesn't support Apple Shortcuts – but with Lyd, you can automate your Sonos speakers to any trigger and build custom routines that actually work.

Control Sonos S1 and S2 Speakers

Sonos forces users with old and new speakers to juggle two separate apps that can't talk to each other – Lyd puts both S1 and S2 control in one app with instant switching.

Best Sonos Control Apps for iPhone Compared

The official Sonos app lacks Widgets, Apple Watch support, and Shortcuts – six third-party apps fill these gaps with different strengths.

Control Sonos From Your Apple Watch

Sonos doesn't make an Apple Watch app, but Lyd does – giving you the gold-standard wrist control that's been trusted since 2019.

Automate Your Sonos System with Apple Shortcuts

The official Sonos app doesn't support Apple Shortcuts – but with Lyd, you can automate your Sonos speakers to any trigger and build custom routines that actually work.

Control Sonos with Widgets and Live Activities

Sonos doesn't support Widgets or Live Activities, but Lyd does – giving you instant Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island control without ever opening an app.

Control Sonos S1 and S2 Speakers

Sonos forces users with old and new speakers to juggle two separate apps that can't talk to each other – Lyd puts both S1 and S2 control in one app with instant switching.

Control Sonos Speakers as a Guest

Controlling Sonos at a friend's house means sharing account passwords or complicated AirPlay workarounds – unless you have Lyd's Guest Mode for instant, credential-free access.