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spcdust
Avid Contributor I
September 14, 2016
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Amazon Echo / Dot and Sonos Integration

  • 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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      Kev12
      Lyricist I
      January 6, 2017
      Hi, can an Echo be connected to a Playbar via optical, using a switch to double up the input for the TV?
      jgatie
      jgatie
      January 6, 2017
      Echo has not external output, Echo Dot only has analog output. You could do it with a ADC and a switch, but quite frankly it's a hack. You are probably better off waiting for the official integration.
      ilkeraktuna
      Avid Contributor I
      January 12, 2017
      is there any news about Sonos - Alexa integration ?
      I'm not sure how we will be notified of this if we are not choosen for the Beta program.
      Will it be a feature on Amazon's app, (adding Sonos from SmartHome menu) , or a feature on Sonos app ?
      Actually, I don't get any notifications about changes on Amazon's app, so I am worried that I might miss the change...
      Stuart_W
      Stuart_W
      World-Class Superstar
      January 12, 2017
      is there any news about Sonos - Alexa integration ?
      I'm not sure how we will be notified of this if we are not choosen for the Beta program.
      Will it be a feature on Amazon's app, (adding Sonos from SmartHome menu) , or a feature on Sonos app ?
      Actually, I don't get any notifications about changes on Amazon's app, so I am worried that I might miss the change...

      You're not going to miss it.

      Sonos will sing it from the rafters
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      KenS
      KenS
      Enthusiast II
      January 12, 2017

      You're not going to miss it.

      Sonos will sing it from the rafters

      Agreed -- I just wish Sonos would start singing this tune!
      bockersjv
      bockersjv
      Local Superstar
      January 12, 2017
      It will be interesting to see how this is implemented. I doubt there will be any visible change to the Sonos app. More likely it is an Alexa Skill that needs adding or maybe a Smart Home Integration, but that would also still need the Skill to be implemented too.
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      January 12, 2017
      Remember this isn't some basic skill it is a more in depth integration. So it is going to require a lot of work and testing probably before it sees the light of day.
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      bockersjv
      bockersjv
      Local Superstar
      January 12, 2017
      Agree, but there may be little to show in the Sonos app other than maybe the ability to Add Amazon Alexa like other services.
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      January 12, 2017
      Agree there won't be more than some settings most likely in the app
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      upstatemike
      January 12, 2017
      Alexa will need to communicate with some cloud service that tracks your player names, playlists, and favorites. Maybe that already exists with the new Sonos account scheme (not running current firmware so not familiar with what is going on there). I would expect you would need to add a Sonos skill in the Alexa app Smart Home setup page but there might not be any setup required on the Sonos side other than upgrading to a new firmware version.
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