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nicka99
Local Superstar
Jun 6, 2018 10:37 AM UTC
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'You're better than this' Event June 6

so today is the latest Sonos event. Sadly it wont be live streamed. The 'teaser' image attached

Any further speculation what it will be
  • New voice enabled Home Theatre device
  • More on Airplay2
  • More on 'Works on Sonos'
  • New Desktop app ?
  • Something else completely ?
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Ryan S
Ryan SAnswer
Retired Sonos Staff
Jun 6, 2018 4:49 PM UTC
Great discussion everyone, I just posted the public announcement for the Beam here if you want to get some more information.
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Paulw123
Virtuoso
Jun 6, 2018 11:18 AM UTC
More Onkyo remotes go to landfill...........;);)
Anyone for a voucher re-cycle scheme 😛
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Sonosjunkie
Prodigy III
Jun 6, 2018 11:26 AM UTC
What time is the event? Anyone know of a blog from it?
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nicka99
nicka99Author
Local Superstar
Jun 6, 2018 11:39 AM UTC
From what I’ve read it’s
5pm uk
6pm Central Europe

Not sure what that corresponds to in California - 9am ? Seems early !!
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chicks
Jun 6, 2018 1:34 PM UTC
Yes, 9am here in CA.
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MikeV
Jun 6, 2018 1:52 PM UTC
I'm sure Engadget, Gizmodo, or one of the other various gadget/tech sites will be there liveblogging...
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Lyricist III
Jun 6, 2018 1:53 PM UTC
New Playbar is coming..... Places are already putting out information it looks like.

https://zatznotfunny.com/2018-06/the-new-sonos-smart-soundbar-with-hdmi/
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Jun 6, 2018 1:57 PM UTC
Must be an updated Playbar.

Based on what has surfaced, it seems they will be opting for HDMI rather than optics and the image in the invitation hints at some universal remote capabilities.

My guess/hopes are

HDMI-CEC support which will solve the issue of many new TV-remotes not supporting the IR-signal required by the current Playbar for remote-support.

Support for newer standards not supported by the current optical cable; DTS, Dolby Digital Plus and potentially Dolby Atmos

HDMI in and out allowing for control of set-tops, the new Apple TV etc. via the new Playbar's HDMI-CEC

Voice-commands (Alexa and Google when ready) not only for music but also basic control of the TV via HDMI-CEC and other devices, e.g turning the TV on/off, pause and play.
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Lyricist III
Jun 6, 2018 2:08 PM UTC
Yea, They will def need to do HDMI IN-Out. Especially with people who have multiple devices.
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Lyricist III
Jun 6, 2018 3:02 PM UTC
Anyone have a link for a live stream?
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Lyricist III
Jun 6, 2018 3:33 PM UTC
No live stream.... But 9to5 mac is there.
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