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jonnypolite1
Contributor I
October 4, 2017
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New Sonos One with Alexa: Can it pair with an existing Play: 1?

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If I buy a new Sonos 1 with Alexa capability/mic, will it be able to pair with my Sonos 1 without Alexa for stereo?
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Best answer by Skelton
Sonos said that the new device, Sonos One, does not "pair" with the previously available Play 1.

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Prodigy I
October 4, 2017
Sonos said that the new device, Sonos One, does not "pair" with the previously available Play 1.
Ryan S
Ryan S
Retired Sonos Staff
October 4, 2017
That's correct, however, you can use a Sonos One to control what's playing on a PLAY:1. And they could be grouped together. They just can't bond as a single room.
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jonnypolite1Author
Contributor I
October 4, 2017
Thanks! Have they said whether you can pair 2 of the new Sonos Ones with Alexa?
John B
October 4, 2017
You can stereo pair two Sonos Ones. And add a Sub if you wish, as with any other identical pair of Sonos speakers.
neilbiz
Contributor I
October 18, 2017
I read that Sonos have said they could provide an update to allow this functionality IF users request it.

Not hugely helpful, so let’s get requesting!! I want!!!
    4x15mph
    Avid Contributor I
    October 22, 2017
    I I have a current surround set up with the rear play ones ($2K), I can't swap out one of the play one's with a one/alexa so that I can control the TV sounds and room? The alexa/one will not pair with the older one for the rear channel surround? Please confirm
    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    October 22, 2017
    I I have a current surround set up with the rear play ones ($2K), I can't swap out one of the play one's with a one/alexa so that I can control the TV sounds and room? The alexa/one will not pair with the older one for the rear channel surround? Please confirm

    That is correct
    Arc + Sub (Gen 1) + 2 x Play 1/ Stereo Play 3s/ Era 100 Stereo in Kitchen, One Stereo in Bedroom, Play 1 stereo pair in Study, Play 1in Bathroom, Sonos Move 2
    John B
    October 22, 2017
    I read that Sonos have said they could provide an update to allow this functionality IF users request it.

    Not hugely helpful, so let’s get requesting!! I want!!!    I don't think they have said anything of the sort, but perhaps you could let us know where this was said?
    neilbiz
    Contributor I
    October 22, 2017
    I’ve read in two separate reviews. Don’t recall which ones. Both said the One won’t pair as a stereo pair with older Play 1’s, but the company had indicated it was possible to develop that if they had enough demand.
    John B
    October 22, 2017
    I have seen a post from a Sonos staff member saying that they would pass the suggestion to the development team but that there was nothing to reveal at the present time. Which is pretty much Sonos' stock answer and it would be unusual for them to make the sort of comment you suggest. I am not saying they haven't, but without actual evidence I shall remain a bit sceptical.
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