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Zaphodbbz
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July 27, 2017
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Alexa integration for SONOS

  • July 27, 2017
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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?
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    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.

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    jgatie
    jgatie
    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?

    The original press release stated the update will work with all Sonos devices, past and present.
      triggersd
      Lyricist I
      August 17, 2017
      Very good. Thanks for that info. I appreciate it. You rock.
      pwt
      pwt
      Virtuoso
      August 18, 2017
      I'm in the UK, which is supported by Alexa. The privacy statement update email I received from Sonos overnight has a hint about when Alexa support will arrive:

      "We’re introducing some important updates to our Privacy Statement. You will be asked to acknowledge this new policy when the new software and system updates are available next week. The new Privacy Statement covers what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you can make about both."
      4 x P:5 | Sub | 4 x P:1 | 3 x Connect | 2 x Boost | Connect:Amp | 2 x One | Amp | Move | Port | Era 300
      Cazualchatter
      Cazualchatter
      Enthusiast I
      August 18, 2017
      How do you receive such mails? I didn't receive any. Assuming that Sonos has sent it to only those countries that can use Alexa, would the fix not work on systems from other countries?
      Music + Movies on 2x Play 1s + Sub + Playbar. Amazon Echo Dot + Google Home Mini. Beautiful impulsive music.
      pwt
      pwt
      Virtuoso
      August 18, 2017
      How do you receive such mails? I didn't receive any. Assuming that Sonos has sent it to only those countries that can use Alexa, would the fix not work on systems from other countries?

      I assume I'm receiving the email simply because my system is registered with Sonos. I've no idea whether Sonos is filtering the email recipients by country, or whether Alexa enablement in the Sonos software will somehow be restricted by country. I guess we'll find out soon.
      4 x P:5 | Sub | 4 x P:1 | 3 x Connect | 2 x Boost | Connect:Amp | 2 x One | Amp | Move | Port | Era 300
      passopp
      passopp
      August 18, 2017
      Could also be an indicator for an upcoming public beta, following the private beta which has been taking place for the last couple of months.
      Let's wait and see/hear. 🙂
      pwt
      pwt
      Virtuoso
      August 18, 2017
      Could also be an indicator for an upcoming public beta, following the private beta which has been taking place for the last couple of months.
      Let's wait and see/hear. :)

      Perhaps, but note that I'm not signed up for Sonos beta participation.

      I also notice that the blog post on the new privacy terms is now live:
      http://blog.sonos.com/en/sonos-privacy/
      4 x P:5 | Sub | 4 x P:1 | 3 x Connect | 2 x Boost | Connect:Amp | 2 x One | Amp | Move | Port | Era 300
      melvimbe
      melvimbe
      August 18, 2017
      How do you receive such mails? I didn't receive any. Assuming that Sonos has sent it to only those countries that can use Alexa, would the fix not work on systems from other countries?

      Well, it's not a 'fix', since it's not aimed at repairing an existing feature that's broken. It's new features. Semantics, I know...

      As far as the criteria for the mailing list, I did get the email. I would bet it's because I signed up to be notified of Sonos announcements through email. Since the privacy statement is public, so it surely must apply to all customers.
      Danny
      jamesbutchmorris
      Lyricist I
      August 22, 2017
      I spoke with a Sonos sales rep yesterday (08/21/17) and he said the integration would happen by year end and would come in the form of an update to the Sonos systems. The way I was reading the info it sounded as if any current Sonos player would be obsolete because of the new integration, but that's not the case.
      testcard
      testcard
      Prodigy I
      August 22, 2017
      Controller app had an update in iOS today with the new privacy policy.
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