Quick Start
New to Lyd? Get set up in 3 steps:
- Sign In: Scan the QR code with your iPhone and sign in with your Sonos account
- Add Music: Use the official Sonos app to add playlists to "Sonos Favorites"
- Control: Select rooms, adjust volume, and enjoy your music
Setup & Getting Started
Signing In
Scan the QR code on the Lyd Apple Watch app with your iPhone, then sign in with your Sonos account.
Important: Use the same Sonos account that's connected to your speakers. If you have multiple people using the same Sonos system, you'll need to share the account password.
Adding Your Music
Lyd can access Sonos Favorites, Sonos Playlists, and all available streaming services. To see your music in Lyd easily:
- Open the official Sonos app on your phone
- Find your playlist, album, or radio station
- Tap the three dots (⋯) → "Save to Sonos Favorites"
- 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.
Voice Control with Siri
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.
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
Visiting someone? Go to Options → Select household → Guest mode to control their speakers temporarily.
Using Lyd
Basic Controls
Tap any room to see playback controls. Use the Digital Crown to adjust sound.
Changing Music
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
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
Select a room, open the menu, select "Voice message", and record up to 30 seconds. Your message plays automatically on the selected speakers.
Complications
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:
- Unplug one speaker, wait 20 seconds, plug it back in
- This usually reconnects them to Sonos cloud
- 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:
- Restart both your Apple Watch and iPhone
- Open App Store directly on Apple Watch and search for "Lyd"
- 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.