The Sonos Ace, which launched last year to strong reviews, is getting a major software update starting today. The update adds several requested features, including a personal home theatre mode for two people, improved active noise cancellation that adapts in real time, and a new spatial audio system called TrueCinema that turns your headphones into a 3D soundstage.
Now, the best part about this new software update is that it is a free update for all existing users!!
Built to Last: A Core Design Philosophy
TrueCinema is the standout here. It’s not just surround sound—it maps your space and fine-tunes the audio to make it feel like you’re sitting inside a real home theatre. It’s designed specifically for the Sonos Ace, and early impressions suggest it doesn’t feel artificial or over-processed like some spatial audio solutions out there.
If you’ve ever used Sonos soundbars with features like Trueplay, this is a similar idea—only built for headphones.
“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,” said Dana Krieger, VP Design at Sonos.
What’s New in Sonos Ace
The new feature-rich software update keeps pace with how people listen and live today.
- Personal Home Theater for Two: We’ve updated our 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 your space, acoustically treats it, and makes it sound like you have a beautifully tuned 3D audio system right in your headphones.
- Enhanced Noise Cancellation: Enjoy uninterrupted listening with Active Noise Cancellation that now adapts to your 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 you to hear a bit of your voice during calls while ANC is on.
Sonos is sticking to a long-standing design philosophy: build products that get better with time. In a category known for fast product cycles and short lifespans, they’re betting on longevity and software-driven value.
As Jason White, Head of Software at Sonos, puts it: “Your best tech investment doesn’t need to be your newest—it just has to be built right.”
That mindset is resonating. According to NIQ, 47% of consumers now say they prefer to own fewer, higher-quality products. People don’t just want flash—they want gear that lasts. This Sonos Ace update checks that box. It’s not about reinventing the product—it’s about making it better in ways that matter.
The software update is rolling out globally starting today.
To get a glimpse into how the Sonos Ace was brought to life, you can check out the video below –
