Alexa and existing Sonos speakers.

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October 5, 2017
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Exactly what do I need to buy to get my existing Play Ones and Fives to work with Alex?. At present I have no Alexa device. Will the new Sonos One have Alexa built in or will it need an external source?

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Best answer by Bob_100

You need either an Echo device from Amazon (I'd suggest a Dot) or the new Sonos One with Alexa built in.

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Bob_100Answer

Contributor I

You need either an Echo device from Amazon (I'd suggest a Dot) or the new Sonos One with Alexa built in.

jgatie

You need an Alexa enabled device, an Echo, Echo Dot, or Sonos One are the most logical because they will respond to spoken words without physical prompting.

Stuart_W

World-Class Superstar

Yes. The new Sonos:1 WILL have Alexa built in - she lives in the top of the speaker and you have to let her out every once in a while for exercise.

(That's last bits rubbish by the way but the first bit is straight up)

Arc + Sub (Gen 1) + 2 x Play 1/ Stereo Play 3s/ Era 100 Stereo in Kitchen, One Stereo in Bedroom, Play 1 stereo pair in Study, Play 1in Bathroom, Sonos Move 2

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Mugs

Prominent Collaborator I

I'm leaning toward a Alexa enabled thermostat for my living room to control Sonos. That way I don't need a Dot in my living room. I already have a complete Sonos surround system in that room. This way I get Sonos and Thermostat control without another device plugged in and sitting around.

melvimbe

I'm leaning toward a Alexa enabled thermostat for my living room to control Sonos. That way I don't need a Dot in my living room. I already have a complete Sonos surround system in that room. This way I get Sonos and Thermostat control without another device plugged in and sitting around.

Cool. I didn't even know those existed. Is your thermostat located in a good location to hear you? Which model are you going with? So will your thermostat be able to play music?

Danny

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Mugs

Prominent Collaborator I

Cool. I didn't even know those existed. Is your thermostat located in a good location to hear you? Which model are you going with? So will your thermostat be able to play music?[/quote]

If all goes as planned I will be able to control Sonos with Alexa through the Thermostat. I'm not interested in listening to music on my thermostat. I'm leaning towards the Ecobee4 but not sure if it supports the Alexa/Sonos skills for Sonos. Time will tell.

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Mugs

Prominent Collaborator I

Cool. I didn't even know those existed. Is your thermostat located in a good location to hear you? Which model are you going with? So will your thermostat be able to play music?[/quote]

If all goes as planned I will be able to control Sonos with Alexa through the Thermostat. I'm not interested in listening to music on my thermostat. I'm leaning towards the Ecobee4 but not sure if it supports the Alexa/Sonos skills for Sonos.Thermostat is on wall in living room. Time will tell.

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dan.kellum

Lyricist I

We're you successful in connecting the ecobee with your Sonos?

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MGG1231

Lyricist III

Wondering the same. Just bought the ONE for my husband for xmas and I don't need anything else bc Alexa is built in, correct? Thanks!🆒

jgatie

Yes. Alexa is built into the Sonos One.