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Amazon Echo / Dot and Sonos Integration

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September 14, 2016
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So with Sonos integrating Amazon Echo within their eco system a couple of questions:

- If I install an Amazon Echo Dot in each room that I have Sonos speakers in will I be able to assign that particular dot to that rooms speakers? For example, I don't want to ask Alexa a question and then have all of the households Sonos speakers respond.

- I assume using the Dots that as well as having full control of Sonos Music system I will also have full use of the usual Amazon Echo services i.e. Alexa, what's the weather forecast, and it will use that particular rooms Sonos speakers to respond?

The potential is quite compelling if it's implemented well but good to get some clarification.

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Best answer by Ryan S

We can mark this request/question as answered now! Alexa integration is now live with our beta skill for Amazon Alexa. Check out the announcement here. Also, there's some info on the Sonos One here.

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chicks

Can do pretty much the same with Anymote OR Yonomi app on an android device, for free. Limited, but maybe worth the effort while waiting for the Sonos/AVS integration.

jTemplar

Collaborator II

You can get a sort of integration between Sonos and the Echo now. It's not the full experience, but until that arrives, this works. You need a Logitech Harmony Hub as well as an Echo and a Sonos speaker.Sadly no good for users outside the USA due to no Harmony integration.

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MickEP1963

Contributor III

I'm hoping that when the integration comes, it won't restrict which streaming services can be used, as at the moment I stream from Apple Music to my Sonos, but my Echo will only allow Spotify and Amazon Prime Music

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WJPreston

Lyricist I

Do we have an indication when this integration will come about?

jgatie

Do we have an indication when this integration will come about?

As stated in the press release, a private beta is scheduled for late 2016, with a general release in 2017.

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WJPreston

Lyricist I

Thanks jgatie, I had actually seen that release. I was wondering if we had received any further indication on the exact dates. If it's not the case then fair enough, I look forward to it coming round though as we all surely do!

jgatie

Sonos never gives concrete dates. Testing phases are too unpredictable to set a release date too far in advance.

Chris

Lead Maestro

I would expect private betas in January period and public betas by maybe mid to end February if I were to guess.

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User18612

Lyricist I

Would I need to wait until next year to buy an Amazon Dot with Sonos integration or can I buy one now and then update the software when it Sonos compatibility is available?

Chris

Lead Maestro

You can buy a dot any time. If you have a play:5 now you can hook it to that to play through sonso in the interim. Or any other Sonos with input.

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