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Amazon Alexa


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I think the Sonos team should immediately start writing an API and connector to interact with Amazon Alexa and other products of it's nature. Essential to the future of Sonos' business...

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http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/everything-you-can-say-to-your-amazon-echo-1762166130
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Thanks for the suggestion Frank. We'll pass your interest on to the team for you. I'll be moving this thread over to the Controllers board so it's in with the other threads on the topic.
Yes please!
Gotta love how people like Frank predict the end of Sonos if they don't something they demand.
Download the Yonomi app. Echo now controls Sonos!
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Download the Yonomi app. Echo now controls Sonos! Be sure to read their privacy policy, they say they not only collect personally identifiable information (PII) but also usage patterns and device state information. If you are 18 you are not allowed to use the service. These are all red flags for me.
When is the Alexa going to be available for beta testing?
When is the Alexa going to be available for beta testing?

The press release says:

The companies will begin rolling out the experience through an invite-only beta test later this year, with general availability in 2017.


http://press-us.sonos.com/134980-sonos-with-partners-and-industry-leaders-ushers-in-new-era-of-connected-home-listening
Can't wait for the integration to happen, 99% why I bought the amazon dot.
Like many other people I have a major investment in Sonos (10+) speakers and can not wait until I can tell my amazon dot to play my XM Radio on Sonos and have it play! (I purchased an Amazon Dot and an Echo - Just for this purpose to see what will work best.)