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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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    chicks
    chicks
    August 29, 2017
    Yep, volume control worked fine for me. No idea why they said it wasn't working. My Echo's firmware was updated a day or two ago, probably with this new functionality.

    Just make sure to give the Dots different, distinctive names.
    upstatemike
    August 29, 2017
    Just tested and volume worked fine for me as well. This is very cool!
    Local music library with carefully constructed playlists - no shuffling!, Integration with Homeseer Automation, No touch screen devices, No streaming services, No Apple products ever
      chicks
      chicks
      August 29, 2017
      Oddly, there's no mention of this at Amazon's Alexa site. Will they joint announce with Sonos in a couple of days?

      https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201707210
      matiase
      Trending Lyricist I
      August 29, 2017
      Another interesting development on this topic:

      https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/29/16219474/sonos-voice-assisted-speaker-event
      upstatemike
      August 29, 2017
      Just found the "Audio Groups" section under settings in the Alexa app. I now have 3 Echos grouped to play in sync. Very cool.
      Local music library with carefully constructed playlists - no shuffling!, Integration with Homeseer Automation, No touch screen devices, No streaming services, No Apple products ever
      chicks
      chicks
      August 29, 2017
      Just found the "Audio Groups" section under settings in the Alexa app. I now have 3 Echos grouped to play in sync. Very cool.

      Whoa! That wasn't there yesterday, I swear! Sonos Connect sales have just been seriously damaged by $50 (or less) Dots.

      This has not hit any of the tech news sites yet. You heard it first here, folks! I'm testing it too, works great.
      cd64451
      Lyricist II
      August 29, 2017
      Volume control works for me and I Like the new group audio, Its about time..., but It is limited to Amazon music and spotify etc... I prefer my sonos with options for apple music as well as amazon music. I have Sonos in all my rooms and my garage so waiting for the sonos integration.
      upstatemike
      August 29, 2017
      Used an Echo Show grouped with 2 Echos. The Show displayed the lyrics of the song as it played and when I used the attention word to issue another command the music muted on that Echo only while the rest of the group kept playing. In other words everything works intuitively and behaves exactly how I want it to. Very impressed!
      Local music library with carefully constructed playlists - no shuffling!, Integration with Homeseer Automation, No touch screen devices, No streaming services, No Apple products ever
        matiase
        Trending Lyricist I
        August 29, 2017
        Just found the "Audio Groups" section under settings in the Alexa app. I now have 3 Echos grouped to play in sync. Very cool.

        Thanks for sharing.... cool
        chicks
        chicks
        August 29, 2017
        The news finally hit the wires: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170829005421/en/%E2%80%9CAlexa-Play-Music-Everywhere%E2%80%9D

        Note: "Soon, this ability will be extended to control multi-room music on other connected speakers using simply your voice."

        Really makes me think Sonos integration will initially be limited to sevices available via Alexa...

        “Alexa set the standard for voice in smart homes, so working with Amazon to bring voice control to Sonos for the first time was an obvious choice,” said Antoine Leblond, VP of Software, Sonos. “This has been a close collaboration from the beginning as we’ve worked together to combine the magic of Alexa with the seamless multi-room audio capabilities that Sonos pioneered. We’re proud of the work we’ve done together as Amazon’s first multi-room partner – all you’ll need is an Alexa-enabled device and playing music out loud on Sonos will be as easy as saying ‘Alexa, play music in the living room.’”
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