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I read the other day that it was possible to try Alexa with Sonos through the Alex app without even having a dedicated Alexa device. I have installed the Sonos skill in the Alexa app and linked my Amazon account with Sonos. Unfortunately when I attempt to discover devices it just says "Discovery failed".



Did I read misinformation about using the Alexa app as the listening device without even having an Amazon device? I'm thinking about getting an Amazon Echo dot as it's currently reduced from £50 to £35 as a black Friday deal. I wanted to get a feel for how it works with Sonos without splashing the cash.



Many thanks
You'll still need a microphone to use Voice Control 🙂
I read the other day that it was possible to try Alexa with Sonos through the Alex app without even having a dedicated Alexa device. I have installed the Sonos skill in the Alexa app and linked my Amazon account with Sonos. Unfortunately when I attempt to discover devices it just says "Discovery failed".



Did I read misinformation about using the Alexa app as the listening device without even having an Amazon device? I'm thinking about getting an Amazon Echo dot as it's currently reduced from £50 to £35 as a black Friday deal. I wanted to get a feel for how it works with Sonos without splashing the cash.



Many thanks
In another thread someone pointed out that you can use the Amazon Music app for voice commands and to control your Sonos speakers - it works!