I am using a stereo pair of Era 100 speakers and wanted to ask if Sonos would consider enabling native Chromecast and Gemini support on its speakers.
Native Chromecast support would allow users to cast audio directly from any app that supports casting, without relying on individual app integrations or the Sonos app to initiate playback. This aligns closely with how many users already consume music, podcasts, radio, and streaming content across Android and Google TV ecosystems.
Gemini integration would further position Sonos speakers as everyday smart speakers, extending their role beyond music to voice assistance and home interactions. This would increase long-term reliance on Sonos hardware rather than limiting usage primarily to music playback.
From a practical and adoption point of view, this could:
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Lower the learning curve for new users
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Improve interoperability in mixed Android, Google TV, and Sonos households
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Remove a common purchase hesitation where casting is expected as a baseline feature
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Encourage more frequent, everyday usage through users’ preferred apps
Many competing speakers already offer native casting, and users increasingly expect this capability by default. Supporting Chromecast and Gemini could help Sonos reach a broader audience while continuing to maintain its premium sound positioning.
Would be keen to hear if this is something Sonos has considered, and if others in the community feel the same.
