What to do with Play1 now I have Alexa?

I thought I was quite clear in describing how it will work. The Amazon device will be the recipent of voice commands, it will translate these into Sonos commands, then relay those commands to the Sonos device(s) via WiFi, which will process the commands and play music. No different than a light bulb or a thermostat. See:

I believe I read somewhere the play5 has the wrong type of mic in it to use like an echo. Perhaps someone can comment on that. And I think your suspicions are correct SHARKB8T. - Kris 🙂

I believe I read somewhere the play5 has the wrong type of mic in it to use like an echo. Perhaps someone can comment on that. And I think your suspicions are correct SHARKB8T. - Kris :)

Yes, the P:5 mics are near field and not an array. Alexa needs a far field array. It has been suggested that future Sonos players will have far field arraya and embedded Alexa technology.

Ok, thanks jgatie for the confirmation and the posting the video above. Awesome! - Kris 🙂

You Sir (AFMUIR) took the words right out of my mouth!

I have recently moved into a new home and part of that dream was to upgrade to the Sonos system as a full home system using Play 1's throughout and home theater. Recently Alexa came into my life and she changed everything.

I am now in my new home and wanting to purchase several Sonos items but since Alexa does not currently work with them I am holding off on pulling the trigger. I am currently looking for other speaker options as I wait to hear when Sonos will fully integrate with Alexa. I feel like I am cheating on Sonos as I fall more deeply in love with Alexa. Someone from the Sonos home office needs to give me an update and save me from cheating on Sonos with some other stupid speaker that already works with my "girlfriend", Alexa. PS - please do not show this note to my wife!

Maybe you should read the thread. Sonos has promised full Alexa integration witin the year. Not just a Skill, full Alexa integration, which takes time.

I have recently moved into a new home and part of that dream was to upgrade to the Sonos system as a full home system using Play 1's throughout and home theater. Recently Alexa came into my life and she changed everything.

I am now in my new home and wanting to purchase several Sonos items but since Alexa does not currently work with them I am holding off on pulling the trigger. I am currently looking for other speaker options

Well congrats on the new house. You are dead on with play1 through out and their full surround for the TV. I think you should wait and stay the course. Alexa integration will happen this year. - Kris 🙂

I agree with SHARKB8T, I am willing to wait until later this year for Alexa integration results. If Sonos holds true to their promise of reverse compatability, then the Alexa/Sonos marriage will create a myriad of new possibilities and opportunities in my Sonos ecosystem.... I did not make the major investment in Sonos over the last ten or so years with Alexa in mind, but with music library's, streaming, sound and convenience as my goals. Since the initial Sonos launch there have been minor (ok, maybe a few major) issues with other systems/formats. For me, Alexa, and other Amazon devices to will add convenience/functionality to Sonos, but I do not want or expect Sonos to internalize Alexa. Looking forward to future developments which will or will not lead to future purchases.

I did read it thanks! Waiting a year in business is a long time and potentially difficult to make up, especially when current customers want to invest BUT only when the intergration actually happens.