Any future plan for Google Assistant Voice Control like Alexa

What do you mean by microphone array? I don't mind to buy extra one if it works, however, I want to utilize the old model such as the current Play 5 that I owned.

You'll need one device that has a microphone array. Currently, that's either the Sonos One, or an Amazon Echo device. Not any of the other Sonos devices. Presumably, for Google Assistant to work, it will work with either the Sonos One, which has the necessary array, or a Google Home device that also has microphones.

So you meant. Let us say I am going to buy a Sonos One or a new Sonos Five (predictable that you are going to have soon after releasing Sonos One). I can group the Sonos One or Sonos Five together with my previous Player 5 in one room using Alexa or Google Assistant and they are still working together with wireless? I am asking because I am about to buy additional Sonos speakers for my home anyway.

Caveat: I don't work for Sonos, so my suppositions are pure conjecture.

I wouldn't expect a new Sonos PLAY:5 anytime real soon. The current one (gen 2) is only a year or two old. While it has microphones in it, there are only 2, and they are not sufficient for using voice commands, according to a post by Ryan S earlier today in another thread.

But yes, if you were to get a Sonos One, it would wirelessly command all of the other Sonos speakers in your setup, no matter whether they have a microphone inside or not. I have a Amazon Dot, and can control all of my 12 speakers right now, none of which currently have a microphone in them.

Could it be possible to use the Google Assistant via your Android phone, e.g. "Hey Google. Play Tiësto on Sonos"?

Caveat: I don't work for Sonos, so my suppositions are pure conjecture.

I wouldn't expect a new Sonos PLAY:5 anytime real soon. The current one (gen 2) is only a year or two old. While it has microphones in it, there are only 2, and they are not sufficient for using voice commands, according to a post by Ryan S earlier today in another thread.

But yes, if you were to get a Sonos One, it would wirelessly command all of the other Sonos speakers in your setup, no matter whether they have a microphone inside or not. I have a Amazon Dot, and can control all of my 12 speakers right now, none of which currently have a microphone in them.

Just a point to add, the new PlayOne cannot be used in a stereo pair with the existing play1. So if you are wanting to add voice control to a room which has two play1's, it is not as simple as replacing just one of them with the new PlayOne. Both would have to be replaced, or they would have to be independent zones/speakers. No grouping of new tech and old tech into stereo pairs.

Just a point to add, the new PlayOne cannot be used in a stereo pair with the existing play1. So if you are wanting to add voice control to a room which has two play1's, it is not as simple as replacing just one of them with the new PlayOne. Both would have to be replaced, or they would have to be independent zones/speakers. No grouping of new tech and old tech into stereo pairs.

Or you can add an Echo Dot for $50 (or $130 for a three pack).

Caveat: I don't work for Sonos, so my suppositions are pure conjecture.

I wouldn't expect a new Sonos PLAY:5 anytime real soon. The current one (gen 2) is only a year or two old. While it has microphones in it, there are only 2, and they are not sufficient for using voice commands, according to a post by Ryan S earlier today in another thread.


I think it's feasible that they would release a new voice controlled Play Five and continue to sell the existing Play:5. Some people are excited about voice control, but a lot of people are uneasy about having such devices in their home. So it would make sense to offer two options to people.

Or you can add an Echo Dot for $50
On sale for $45 right now...