Changelog

SOLONAS for iPhone

Face ID login, DJ Fade mode, and file type display in the player.

New in this version

• Face ID login: Sign in with Face ID for a faster, more secure way to access your library.
• DJ Fade mode: Crossfade between tracks with the new DJ Fade mode, available in Settings.
• File type indicator: The player now displays the file type (MP3, FLAC, etc.) of the track being played.

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Playlist sharing to Apple Watch, subfolder login, and FLAC support on iPhone.

New in this version

• Playlist sharing to Watch: Share playlists from iPhone to Apple Watch so your go-to mixes are always one tap away.
• Subfolder login: Sign in directly to a subfolder (for example /music/Playlists) to match how your WebDAV library is organized.
• FLAC support (iPhone only): Added support for playing FLAC (lossless) files on iPhone, alongside MP3.

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30-day free trial for new iPhone users.

• 30-day free trial: New users can try the full SOLONAS for iPhone experience free for 30 days.

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Bulk actions, clearer help, and more reliable offline mode.

• Help instructions: Dedicated help section on the main screen for new users.
• Bulk Add to Playlist: Long press tracks to multi-select and add to a playlist in one shot.
• Bulk folder download: Swipe left on a folder to download entirely for offline listening.
• Offline mode stabilization: More stable offline playback with improved folder compatibility.
• Bug fixes and polish: Performance, UI, and reliability improvements.

SOLONAS for Apple Watch

Shuffle & repeat, autoplay, Now Playing options, FLAC & CAF support, and a watchOS 26 Liquid Glass redesign.

New Features

• Shuffle & Repeat: Shuffle your library or repeat a single track / entire playlist. Settings persist across launches.
• Autoplay: Continuous playback that wraps back to the start when your folder ends.
• Now Playing Options: Tap … in the player for shuffle, repeat, autoplay, and queue info.
• Queue Preview: See the next track's artwork and title before it plays.
• FLAC & CAF Support: Play FLAC and Core Audio Format files directly from your NAS.

Design

• watchOS 26 Liquid Glass: Redesigned login, folder browser, and player with Apple's new Liquid Glass style.
• Colored Folder Icons: Folders, files, and playlists now have distinct colored badges.
• Loading Indicator: Spinner overlays artwork so controls stay in place.

Reliability

• Faster Connections: Stalled connections fail in seconds instead of hanging.
• Smoother Playback: Fixed track skipping and play button state issues.
• Interruption Recovery: Music resumes correctly after phone calls or Siri.
• Alphabetical Folders: Folder lists now sorted A–Z.

Supported Formats: MP3 · FLAC · M4A · AAC · WAV · AIFF · ALAC · CAF

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Playlist sharing and subfolder login.

• Playlist sharing: Play playlists shared from the iPhone app directly on Apple Watch.
• Subfolder login: Log in starting from a subfolder path for cleaner browsing.

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Stability update for more reliable track play.

• Next track reliability: Fixed double-firing of the next track action.

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Local network support and polished player.

• Local network (LAN) mode: Point to a local IP or hostname with clean URL building.
• LAN login flow: Server built from host, port, and path matching the WAN flow.
• Player polish: Clearer scrubber, improved track headers and artwork.

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• Scrubbing support: Tap-drag to seek precisely on the progress bar.
• Screen extension: Watch stays awake for the first two tracks.
• Volume memory: Restores your preferred volume automatically.

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• Improved NAS auto-discovery for easier setup.
• Faster streaming over local Wi-Fi and LTE.
• Minor visual polish on the login view.
• Fix for usernames with special characters.

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• Initial release for Apple Watch.
• Stream MP3s directly from NAS/WebDAV.
• Private, secure login and playback.
• Clean Apple-style interface.