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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.

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mikegunnillAuthor

Producer I

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.

That's what I said. To have stereo in the kitchen I would have had to purchase 2x new units. I wasn't going to do that!

Mike Gunnill

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Kumar

When connected to the boost network....plays great.

That is because the boost better supports continuous music streaming needs. But if you are using an iPhone hosted controller for example, even in a boost based set up the control commands are still over the home WiFi and this works quite well, right? Ditto for Alexa hardware from Amazon.

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Kumar

That's what I said. To have stereo in the kitchen I would have had to purchase 2x new units. I wasn't going to do that!

Ok, I misunderstood. I thought you said you have a play 1 pair already in the kitchen and you thought it would need to be replaced by a Sonos One pair to get Alexa features there.

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gjmess

Lyricist III

Thanks for that response....really helps. I run a two play 3s and a play 5 and would mind have another one to move around but don't really need it. So.... $50 dot or a $200 one with alexa control....have to give this some thought

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Kumar

I would get the One only if I needed another good quality speaker in the same or other rooms; else, the Dot will suffice.

jgatie

Also, if this is your first Alexa device, get the Dot. Echo devices can do things others can't, so to get the full experience, I'd get at least one Echo (Echo Dot is the full name).

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gjmess

Lyricist III

Something to think about....thanks for all the replies. Great info from everyone.

mikegunnillAuthor

Producer I

Something to think about....thanks for all the replies. Great info from everyone.

Yes it really helps to talk about this. I look forward to more control over my playlists via Alexa. Thanks for your help.

Mike Gunnill

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sweethome

Lyricist I

If the Boost is hard wired into the router, how on earth doesn't the Sonos One know how to navigate the home subnet.

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Kumar

See: https://en.community.sonos.com/setting-up-sonos-228990/sonos-boost-setup-6798659

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