Setup & Getting Started

Connecting to Sonos

Lyd offers two options to connect your Sonos account:

1. Recommended: Login to your Sonos account directly through the Lyd iPhone app. This keeps everything in sync.
2. Alternatively: Scan the QR code on the Lyd Apple Watch app. You can use the Lyd app on your iPhone or the regular Camera app.

Adding Your Music

Lyd can access Sonos Favorites, Sonos Playlists, and all available streaming services. To see your music in Lyd easily:

1. Open the official Sonos app on your phone
2. Find your playlist, album, or radio station
3. Tap the three dots (⋯) → "Save to Sonos Favorites"
4. Repeat for each item you want in Lyd

Note: This doesn't include bulk-added playlists or podcast series. Each item must be added individually.

Multiple Households or S1/S2 Systems

Have speakers in different locations or both S1 and S2? Go to Options → Select household to switch between them. Make sure all systems are linked to the same Sonos account.

Guest Mode Watch only

Visiting someone? Go to Options → Select household → Guest mode to control their speakers temporarily.

Using Lyd

Basic Controls

On Watch: Tap any room to see playback controls. Use the Digital Crown to adjust volume.

On iPhone: Interact with the "Now Playing" controls to control playback, groups, and volume.
Even better: Add Lyd Widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to access basic controls without opening the app.

Widgets

Lyd offers Widgets on Apple Watch and on the iPhone. The iPhone app even includes Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets. Add them as you would add any other Widget.

Live Activities iPhone only

Live Activities show real-time playback controls on your iPhone's Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro and later). If you have Live Activities enabled, Lyd will display album artwork, song information, and playback controls without opening the app.

Changing Music Watch only

Select a room, then long-press on the screen or press the three dots (…) to open the menu. Choose "Change music" to browse your Sonos Favorites or search all available streaming services.

Grouping Rooms Watch only

Select the room with music you want to share, open the menu, then "Manage group." Choose which rooms should play the same music and tap "Done."

Voice Messages Watch only

Select a room, open the menu, select "Voice message", and record up to 30 seconds. Your message plays automatically on the selected speakers.

Voice Control with Siri Watch only

Say "Pause with Lyd" or "Louder with Lyd" (pronounce "Lyd" like "lid"). Siri will ask to activate all Lyd commands — confirm to enable voice control.

Watch Complications Watch only

Lyd offers Apple Watch complications — small buttons you can add to your watch face for quick access to your speakers. Add them like any other complication in the watch face editor.

Troubleshooting

Speakers Disappeared After Sonos Update

Sonos updates can cause speakers to disconnect from the Sonos cloud. Try this:

1. Unplug one speaker, wait 20 seconds, plug it back in
2. This usually reconnects them to Sonos cloud
3. If this doesn't work, try unplugging a different speaker

No Speakers Showing

• Recent Sonos update: Wait a few days for speakers to reappear automatically
• Wrong account: Check your email in the official Sonos app (Settings → Account Settings)
• Force refresh: Select "More options", then "Reload"

App Won't Install on Watch

Sometimes Apple Watch refuses to install apps. Try:

1. Restart both your Apple Watch and iPhone
2. Open App Store directly on Apple Watch and search for "Lyd"
3. Install directly from Watch App Store

Can See Music But Can't Control It

Make sure you're running the latest version of Lyd and update from the App Store if needed.

Data Not Syncing between iPhone and Watch

Enable airplane mode on both devices briefly, then disable and try again. If that doesn't work, restart both devices.