Skip to main content
Zaphodbbz
Contributor I
July 27, 2017
Answered

Alexa integration for SONOS

  • July 27, 2017
  • 50 replies
  • 14004 views
Does anyone know if/when Alexa will be supported by SONOS? I've seen a lot of conversations about a public trial in 2017 but nothing specific about dates and official release. Can anyone confirm if this integration is actually going to happen?
    This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.
    Best answer by testcard
    I was hoping last year's announcement would mean that existing Sonos devices would be Alexa-enabled with a software update. It appears now that one would have to replace all existing Sonos devices with the new Sonos One. :(
    Not true. Existing Sonos speakers with the new app and firmware work with Alexa. I have a pair of Play 1s and a Sub all working with Alexa.

    50 replies

    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    July 27, 2017
    Sonos have said so. So there is no reason to assume otherwise. What we don't know is when
    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
    ZaphodbbzAuthor
    Contributor I
    July 27, 2017
    There are lots of posts on this forum if you can find them. One linked to a SONOS press release from August 2016 - sounds like exactly the kind of integration with Alexa that people are waiting for: http://press-us.sonos.com/134980-sonos-with-partners-and-industry-leaders-ushers-in-new-era-of-connected-home-listening
    jgatie
    jgatie
    July 27, 2017
    Whoops, wrong thread.
    jgjhhi
    Contributor I
    July 27, 2017
    This was from 2016... Sonos and Amazon have partnered together to bring Sonos owners with an Alexa-enabled device, such as an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, the ability to use Amazon’s popular Alexa service to control their Sonos sound system. This integration will be available soon through an easy software update, SO MY QUESTION IS.. WHEN????
    jgatie
    jgatie
    July 27, 2017
    This was from 2016... Sonos and Amazon have partnered together to bring Sonos owners with an Alexa-enabled device, such as an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, the ability to use Amazon’s popular Alexa service to control their Sonos sound system. This integration will be available soon through an easy software update, SO MY QUESTION IS.. WHEN????

    The press release stated there will be a general release in 2017, and there have been various updates since stating it is being worked on and is on schedule. You aren't going to get anything more specific because Sonos doesn't give specific dates, they release it only when it is ready.
    matiase
    Trending Lyricist I
    August 17, 2017
    Seems that the Sonos / Alexa integration is coming:

    https://www.cnet.com/news/sonos-lays-out-terms-for-voice-control-ahead-of-alexa-skill/
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      August 17, 2017
      Unsurprising, given the fact that they said in 2017 from the beginning.
      Bruce
      hgmobile
      Avid Contributor I
      August 17, 2017
      In light of the update to privacy policy email that was just sent by Sonos, it would appear that September is a likely time.
        triggersd
        Lyricist I
        August 17, 2017
        Is it likely the Sonos speakers I just bought over the weekend will include Alexa support or did I buy them a month too soon?
        vincebing
        Lyricist I
        August 17, 2017
        Yes all looking good for intergration quite soon, I have read the press release and all sounds great. I wonder will this be a world wide release or will the USA get it first and for the UK to wait a little longer.
        Long wait but looks as if there is light at the end of the tunnel 😃
        Show more replies
        Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement