Alexa-Sonos

amazon doesn't give a rip about home audio, they are looking to beat google to the next (and perhaps final) OS, voice. Alexa/echo is and never will compete with sonos. Sonos is a great and massive business but compared to amazons aspirations it is minuscule.

Sonos is shacking up with Alexa bc this is the future of control, and it will help drive sales and protect their technology advantages over competition.

I have two echos and will buy a few dots once they integrate with sonos.

I agree, Amazon is focused on staying ahead of Google, not competing with Sonos. From an Amazon perspective Sonos integration is a "nice to have", not a critical strategy. Not sure if Sonos views the relationship the same way.

we are the beta testers and by the time you get it, it will be a truly mature version.
Lol; I am quite happy with that state of affairs. I have withdrawn from the public beta here because I can't be bothered with the frequent updates that entails!

Lol; I am quite happy with that state of affairs. I have withdrawn from the public beta here because I can't be bothered with the frequent updates that entails!

I'm with you... I can't see any upside in participating in a beta. In fact I won't even upgrade to the latest production version until it has been out a few weeks and I see there are no major concerns (which hasn't been the case since about 6.2.1)

I try to clearly distinguish facts from speculation but that only works if you read my entire posts.

No you don't. You only admit speculation when called on it. See the Control4 complaints you post for proof.

Glad you're excited for the update. Progress is going great but we're not ready to release a timeline to the world yet. It'll be out this year though. We'll make sure to let everyone know as soon as we can share more.

Sorry the original press release said 'early 2017' which is why i went ahead and spent £2000 on a set of speakers at Christmas. As its basically nearly mid 2017 is this now not the case?

Thanks

Scott Readman

Sorry the original press release said 'early 2017' which is why i went ahead and spent £2000 on a set of speakers at Christmas. As its basically nearly mid 2017 is this now not the case?

Thanks

Scott Readman

Actually, it said nothing about "early":

These new voice capabilities will be delivered in a software update that will work with new and previously purchased Sonos and Alexa-enabled devices such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, and Amazon Fire TV. 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

Sorry the original press release said 'early 2017' which is why i went ahead and spent £2000 on a set of speakers at Christmas. As its basically nearly mid 2017 is this now not the case?

Thanks

Scott Readman

Actually, it said nothing about "early":

These new voice capabilities will be delivered in a software update that will work with new and previously purchased Sonos and Alexa-enabled devices such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, and Amazon Fire TV. 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

Who are you and why are you answering in such a rude manner? The statement released to most online media specifically stated "early":

"This functionality will first be available with Amazon Echo speakers, but in early 2017, it will extend to all Alexa devices — including the Tap and Dot. That means that you’ll be able to add voice control to your Sonos setup without breaking the bank."

Can i get a polite answer from Sonos please? ?

Whatever the online media stated, the official Sonos press release is linked above and does not say "early". However, it is not surprising that some media folks may have assumed early 2017 because of the announced late 2016 private beta, and the usual timing of Sonos releases. I made the same mistake when discussing it here. Now it seems this release requires much more development time, as well as cooperation with Amazon, and is not following the typical timeline. Hence Sonos' official press release says nothing about "early 2017".

As to "answering in such a rude manner", I find nothing rude about my statement. It may disagree with your statement and provide an official link to back it up, but it was hardly rude.

It is not mid 2017 now

Can i get a polite answer from Sonos please? ?

Not likely to get an answer from a Sonos employee, only those who play them on the Internet. Lol

Ive read some news reports of demos that Sonos has done of internal builds. Based on the reports it sounds like they have a ways to go before it is ready.

Their new CEO has acknowledged development is too slow FWIW, maybe it will come sooner.