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Boost-Alexa-Sonos system

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October 5, 2017
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I have a Boost system which runs 2x Play One's in stereo, 1x Play One and a Play 3. A little confused at the new development.

a) Two ways to make Alexa work with my system. 1: purchase the Alexa/Sonos speaker or 2: purchase an Amazon Echo or Dot.
Is this correct, to make all my system work?

b) Working with Boost, this creates a "special WIFI system just for Sonos speakers" Will this be ok to work with a) ?

I have read everything on here about Alexa etc., I just want to have my system working under this exciting new system. Please help. Thank you.

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Best answer by Ryan S

Hi mikegunnill, to use Alexa with Sonos you just need an Alexa enabled device, such as you mentioned in that first point. You could use a Sonos One with the BOOST's wireless network, but an Echo Dot or other Alexa device can't connect to that same wireless network. They could connect to your home wireless though, and any of those devices could be used to control what's playing on your Sonos system.

Ryan SAnswer

Retired Sonos Staff

Hi mikegunnill, to use Alexa with Sonos you just need an Alexa enabled device, such as you mentioned in that first point. You could use a Sonos One with the BOOST's wireless network, but an Echo Dot or other Alexa device can't connect to that same wireless network. They could connect to your home wireless though, and any of those devices could be used to control what's playing on your Sonos system.

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mikegunnillAuthor

Producer I

Thank you Ryan, grateful for your reply.

Mike Gunnill

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gjmess

Lyricist III

Hi mikegunnill, to use Alexa with Sonos you just need an Alexa enabled device, such as you mentioned in that first point. You could use a Sonos One with the BOOST's wireless network, but an Echo Dot or other Alexa device can't connect to that same wireless network. They could connect to your home wireless though, and any of those devices could be used to control what's playing on your Sonos system.

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gjmess

Lyricist III

Sorry....but I'm getting confused here. So a play one with alexa will work on the sonos network? But a dot or echo won't....correct? Will a play one on my network still control the sonos network or will I have put everything on my regular network and remove the boost. I would also like pay one (alexa) to control my honeywell smart thermostats...pretty sure they will have to be on the same network. Any thoughts?

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Kumar

Don't overthink this; the Sonos network is relevant only for ensuring robust audio streaming, though not essential for music play where the WiFi is robust because Sonos can also work on the same Wifi network that Echo works on. And so do all iOS controllers as well as Android controllers, though these can also work on the Sonos network.

In general, Alexa features will work on the same home WiFi network whether the hardware is from Amazon or from Sonos. There are other issues that need addressing, but this isn't one of them.

mikegunnillAuthor

Producer I

I have my speakers on a Boost system and I now have a Dot as well, which is on my "normal" wifi network. The speakers work well this way. The Dot control is limited at the moment. I can raise/lower the volume of the current song and move to the next track by commands.I have to start off the playlist first however. I can not at the moment do anything else in the way of controlling my Sonos music. I understand this will change however. I would have thought the Play One will be the same, as it's the Alexa control that is limited, at the moment. I would love to chose a playlist for example by voice command. It is a good system but just at the start of it's development - unless I am doing something wrong! From choice I would have liked a new Play One with control instead of the Dot. But I run 2x speakers in my kitchen for stereo and to do this the Sonos way, this requires 2x Play One's. I wasn't prepared for that kind of expenditure. Well done to Sonos for this development but I do look forward to new updates. I also control my Hive heating and lights from Dot.

Mike Gunnill

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gjmess

Lyricist III

Don't overthink this; the Sonos network is relevant only for ensuring robust audio streaming, though not essential for music play where the WiFi is robust because Sonos can also work on the same Wifi network that Echo works on. And so do all iOS controllers as well as Android controllers, though these can also work on the Sonos network.

In general, Alexa features will work on the same home WiFi network whether the hardware is from Amazon or from Sonos. There are other issues that need addressing, but this isn't one of them.

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gjmess

Lyricist III

I get that sonos works on any wifi....but I noticed when I had my sonos products on my regular wifi....I got drops and pauses....kind of annoying. When connected to the boost network....plays great. Like the idea of adding a Play one with Alexa.....just would like to take advantage of eveything Alexa can do....

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Kumar

But I run 2x speakers in my kitchen for stereo and to do this the Sonos way, this requires 2x Play One's.

No, it just needs the expense of a Dot; the only difference is that non Sonos response will be heard through the Dot speakers. The Sonos One includes the Dot like hardware in its box and is really meant for those that need both in one box, not having a play 1 already.

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gjmess

Lyricist III

I have my speakers on a Boost system and I now have a Dot as well, which is on my "normal" wifi network. The speakers work well this way. The Dot control is limited at the moment. I can raise/lower the volume of the current song and move to the next track by commands.I have to start off the playlist first however. I can not at the moment do anything else in the way of controlling my Sonos music. I understand this will change however. I would have thought the Play One will be the same, as it's the Alexa control that is limited, at the moment. I would love to chose a playlist for example by voice command. It is a good system but just at the start of it's development - unless I am doing something wrong! From choice I would have liked a new Play One with control instead of the Dot. But I run 2x speakers in my kitchen for stereo and to do this the Sonos way, this requires 2x Play One's. I wasn't prepared for that kind of expenditure. Well done to Sonos for this development but I do look forward to new updates. I also control my Hive heating and lights from Dot.

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