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What is Sonos' plan for transitioning from Google Assistant to Gemini?

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March 27, 2025
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With Android phones moving to Gemini, this change interferes with using Google Assistant on Sonos devices. If Google Assistant is not already set up on Sonos, the setup process now redirects to Gemini, making it impossible to connect GA to Sonos. For those who have GA already activated, enabling Gemini on the phone causes GA on Sonos to respond with a connection issue, rendering it unusable.

This creates a difficult choice for users either stop using GA on Sonos or avoid switching to Gemini on their phones. Given that GA is likely to be fully replaced by Gemini in the near future, how does Sonos plan to address this transition and ensure continued voice assistant functionality on its devices?

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106rallye

At least there's clarity for the newer devices: no GA, period. It does not look like there are plans to work with Gemini.

I use a Sonos One and a One SL with my Arc Ultra as surrounds. GA runs on the One.

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Lyphe

Avid Contributor I

I tried to be an optimist and was going to stick with Sonos and hopefully wait for this to resolve, but I’m growing more pessimistic. Bought an Era 300 and then returned it. Have a bad feeling I’ll only keep my Arc+sub and will have to replace everything else with a system that uses Gemini. Really a shame since it suggests the end game for Sonos in all this is obsolescence or getting bought ...

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fcamborda

Lyricist I

Our new flat has smart lights, motion sensors, smart thermostats, etc. We heavily use LLMs on a daily basis for work and leisure. We have 2x Sonos Roam for voice control and internet querying with GA. For the cinema room and all of the flat, we want to upgrade to a smart ecosystem that is future-proof and integrates with the rest of the house. If Sonos cannot provide this, we will have to look for other brands that do.

106rallye

Sonos still provides SVC an Alexa.

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Sanbro

Lyricist I

Hi. Thanks for everyone’s comments and information. Forums are still a highly valuable information asset.

I need a little clarification please. I have three Sonos devices, a ONE, ROAM (G2), & PLAY 1. After recently replacing some wifi equipment, I got everything updated and working again with Google Home Assistant (GA). I speak to the speakers for entertainment and some general knowledge, as well as some automations with other GA linked smart devices.

If I allow the upgrade to Gemini, what functionality will I lose? If I lose the current interaction, could I supplement with additional devices, change services etc.? Use Google Nest for automations. Sonos Voice for YouTube Music etc. However I am mindful that most of the “linking” occurs through the Google Home to the various registered apps.

Thank you in advance for your comments.

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Ghostface9

Lyricist I

Please fix this...

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User387065

Lyricist I

Sonos management — I understand the legal disputes involved, but as a customer I’d strongly encourage both parties to find a way forward.

I’ll be raising the same concern with Google.

I realize I don’t have leverage beyond customer feedback, but I hope this message represents a broader, shared sentiment among users of both Sonos and Gemini.

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MacMelmac

Contributor I

Something is going on, it works a couple of minuters through Google Home early access

https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/s/wdOTjNU7AU

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MacMelmac

Contributor I

Or its just glitch. But obviosly it works and the hardware is not obsolete.