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Trending Lyricist I
October 30, 2017
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Sonos One Not Responding to Alexa Commands

  • October 30, 2017
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Just setup the Sonos One. All steps were followed and setup went smoothly, However it is not responding to any commands. It does acknowledge the command where I ask to play music, but doesn't complete the action.

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    Trending Lyricist I
    October 30, 2017
    Update. Alexa just told me it was 12:52, it's actually 19:52 in the `UK. This could be part of this issue.
    jgatie
    October 30, 2017
    To play music, you need one of the following services installed on both the Sonos app and the Alexa app:

    Amazon Music
    Pandora
    iHeartRadio
    TuneIn Radio
    SiriusXM

    For all other services, you can initiate playback using the Sonos app, and basic playback commands, such as play/pause, volume and skip, will continue to work.

    Also check the Alexa app to see that you do not have duplicate names for any Smart devices. If so, make them unique and then rediscover devices. Alexa may think you are asking to play music on the thermostat or the bedroom lamp. 😉
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 30, 2017
    Hey,
    I have Amazon Music and my Dot isn't called kitchen. The time thing makes me thing it is a setting/registration issues?
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 30, 2017

    Trending Lyricist I
    October 30, 2017

    Keith N
    Sonos Staff
    October 30, 2017
    Hey there, gazzstevens.

    Welcome to the Community. Thanks for reaching out and for the diagnostic report. I'd be happy to help out in any way I can.

    Update. Alexa just told me it was 12:52, it's actually 19:52 in the `UK. This could be part of this issue.
    Let's take a look at the Amazon Alexa app and how it is set up to work with Sonos. Head back to the Settings of the Alexa App and select your Sonos One (Kitchen). This will bring up your settings for that particular device. Does the Devices location match your actual location? I know I had to input my own postal code before Alexa would be able to give the proper time and local weather.

    Since experiencing these problems have you tried disabling and re-enabling the Sonos skill on Alexa? Does the History (Alexa App>>Settings>>History) accurately reflect the commands you are giving?
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    Trending Lyricist I
    October 31, 2017
    Hey,
    So I’ve added postcode and still getting incorrect weather and time.



    I’ve disabled and re-enabled skill, and also tried removing voice service from Sonos One and re-adding.

    It’s also recognising commands in history.

    Thanks
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 31, 2017
    Additional diag if required 8026888
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 31, 2017
    Another couple of points to add:
    - You may see in the picture above "oops" message, this continues to come up in the Alexa app.
    - Amazon Dot works fine with regards to location, time and weather.
    Keith N
    Sonos Staff
    October 31, 2017
    Thanks for the update, gazzstevens. Have you also tried deregistering the Sonos One and then re-registering in the Alexa app. These anomalies in the Alexa app that you described, it makes me think it could be something with how Alexa is connecting to the Kitchen unit itself.
    Building community is like building a garden. You build the frame, till the ground, plant the seeds, feed the plants & sometimes you gotta pull the weeds.