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Ryan S
Ryan S
Retired Sonos Staff
October 2, 2017

Getting Ready for Sonos One

  • October 2, 2017
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If you’re as excited about the new Sonos One as we are, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to go the moment you pick it up on the 24th. Here’s everything you need to know to be all prepped for the release of the Sonos One.

  1. On your mobile device, download the Amazon Alexa app from the Apple app store or Google Play. This app is going to be used to control some basic Alexa services, such as picking a default music service from the Alexa supported services.
  2. Create an Amazon account, if you don’t have one yet. Just click Sign In and Start here where it asks if you’re a new user.
  3. Update all your Sonos devices to version 8.0 by checking for updates inside the Sonos app.

That’s it! You’ll be ready to go the moment your Sonos One gets to your home. If you’d like to read more about Alexa and Sonos, check out this page on using other Alexa enabled devices with Sonos, and this one too on How Alexa Works With Sonos.
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      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      October 10, 2017
      Wait. Allow me to amend that answer slightly, please.

      1) Yes, they can, but have to be initiated from a controller at this point, not voice control. This is a function of the system, not the speaker itself.
      Bruce
        DarkClown
        Lyricist III
        October 10, 2017
        Of course I don't actually have a Sonos Play One yet, all documents so far agree with the previous answer. Anything that a Sonos Play:1 can do, the new Sonos Play One can do, when initiated from the controller app. This includes playing from your personal library and grouping, etc.

        However at this stage in the game those specific tasks cannot be done by voice (Alexa).
        sjarman
        Lyricist III
        October 12, 2017
        Another question:
        Will SONOS be adding Alexa capability into the Connect and Connect Amp or will it be limited ONLY to the SONOS 1?
        jgatie
        jgatie
        October 12, 2017
        Another question:
        Will SONOS be adding Alexa capability into the Connect and Connect Amp or will it be limited ONLY to the SONOS 1?

        "Alexa capability" meaning microphones that are able to hear Alexa, or simply being able to control the Sonos unit via an Alexa device like an Echo or Dot? Because the latter is available right now on every Sonos unit ever sold, including the Connects.
        sjarman
        Lyricist III
        October 12, 2017
        I mean voice recognition (Alexa capability) actually built into (microphone installed) the Connect or Connect Amp like it's built into the new SONOS 1
        DarkClown
        Lyricist III
        October 12, 2017
        The new Sonos with built in microphones for Alexa (and other use) is the Sonos One, not to be confused with the Sonos Play:1. It is an entirely new product.
        sjarman
        Lyricist III
        October 12, 2017
        Yes, I understand the SONOS 1 is a new product, Thanks. My question is will SONOS be making OTHER new products with microphones included? For example will there be new iterations of the Connect and Connect Amp with microphones built in ("SONOS Connect") and ("SONOS Connect Amp")? Will there be new iterations of existing products with microphones installed of the Play 3 ("SONOS 3") and Play 5 ("SONOS 5") and PlayBar ("SONOS Bar") and PlayBase ("SONOS Base")
        Airgetlam
        Airgetlam
        October 12, 2017
        Just to be ultra clear, it's the Sonos One. Not Sonos 1. I think the naming is to clearly differentiate it from the PLAY:1.

        No, there's been no announcement yet about further products with the array of microphones. I'd assume that if they wanted to get such a thing out by Christmas, it would have been announced already. My assumption would be that if such a plan exists, it would be well in to next year.
        Bruce
          sjarman
          Lyricist III
          October 12, 2017
          I agree. It seems to me that the cheapest and most logical entry point would be a single SONOS ONE in any new or existing system. At some point having ALL of there products fitted with microphones would allow a customer to determine the "best" location for this functionality to be accessed from. It seems to me that no one would actually REPLACE any of their existing components with it microphone enhanced unit, but rather to buy an Amazon product and integrate it into their existing system.

          In any event, I won't be purchasing ANY voice recognition system until it can easily support the Deezer Elite music service and my music library on my NAS.

          SONOS builds great products so I'll just wait and see. They are off to a good start.
          danajmrees
          Contributor I
          October 13, 2017
          ok, i have all my apps on version 8 but it doesnt let me add my sonos 1 to the system
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