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Ryan S
Ryan S
Retired Sonos Staff
September 5, 2019

Introducing Sonos Move, Brilliant Sound Anywhere

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Introducing Sonos Move, Brilliant Sound Anywhere
Introducing Sonos Move, the durable, battery-powered smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening. Powerful and versatile with smart, adaptable sound, Sonos Move is available starting September 24th.



Sonos Move delivers surprisingly deep bass, an ultra-wide soundscape, and Automatic Trueplay tuning that perfectly balances the sound for where you are and what you're listening to.

Move features two Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the speaker drivers and acoustic architecture. It also has one downward-firing tweeter into a custom-designed waveguide that disperses sound evenly, along with one mid-woofer integrated into the cabinet for deep, rich bass.

Connect Move to the rest of your Sonos system at home on WiFi to stream music in one room or in sync with other speakers throughout your home. Play music, check news, set alarms, get your questions answered, and more, completely hands free with Alexa and the Google Assistant built right in. Switch to Bluetooth when you’re away from home or on the go and play music directly from your mobile device.


Details on Sonos Move:
  • Move slides seamlessly into the included charging base and features an ergonomic handle, making it easy to pick up and carry.
  • Move has a tough durable shell and an IP56 rating, meaning it can stand up to falls, bumps, humidity, rain, dust, UV rays, and extreme heat and cold.
  • Responsive touch controls on the top of the speaker makes it easy to play, pause, skip, adjust the volume, and group rooms when on WiFi. There's also a mic button that can easily turn the microphones on or off.
  • Move also has a join button, power button, and WiFi/Bluetooth mode button on the back, just under the handle.
Power and battery:
Move’s battery will last for up to 10 hours of uninterrupted playback. If left off the charging base and unused, Move will automatically go into suspend mode to reserve battery for up to 5 days. The battery is rechargeable with an included indoor charging base or with any USB-C charger with the following output levels: 12V/3A, 15V/3A, or 20V/2.25A. After about three years, or 900 charges, Move’s battery can easily be replaced so you can keep listening for years to come.

Pre-order today on Sonos.com in shadow black for $399 US (€399 EUR), available worldwide starting September 24.
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    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    September 24, 2019
    @melvimbe

    Congratulations. I get mine tomorrow! Yippee!
    Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
      melvimbe
      melvimbe
      September 24, 2019
      One thing I'm not that crazy about is the charging ring. It's good in the sense that the speaker fits in there easily, but there isn't any snap or click feedback to let you know that it's there and charging. Maybe it's something that I'll get used to, but everything else I have with batteries gives me some feedback that's it's actually charging when I think it is. I know there's a light shining through the grill to let me know it's charging, but I really don't want to look at it.

      Not all the crazy about how the ring looks without the speaker on it. Although it's sturdy, it doesn't look very substantial, and doesn't hide the power cord at all. The last is probably not a big deal depending on where you place the ring.

      I've said this before, but I really want a wall mounting solution for the Move. The Move's at it's best when it's not docked, and I really don't want the ring to take up valuable space on a table or counter. Hopefully we'll see one soon.

      And one other thing I forgot to mention, when looking at first images of the Move, I didn't like how the capacitive controls were pushed forward, not in the middle where they make more sense for swiping. After holding the Move, you can see why that was done. Your thumb or palm could easily hit a button if it was centered. Controls moved to front prevents that from happening.
      Danny
        bockersjv
        bockersjv
        Local Superstar
        September 24, 2019
        The online reviews i have seen mention that the shape of the ring means that the speaker will always seat itself in the correct place for proper charging. Any click or magnetism would mean the base comes with you when you lift the move. I like that, even if the empty base is not an object of beauty! Inductive charging would have been a nice option though.

        I've yet to see one in the flesh but it's already on my Santas wishlist 🙂
          Ken_Griffiths
          Ken_Griffiths
          September 24, 2019
          Thanks!

          We have thicker walls in the UK! I have a Unifi AC Pro which is next to an outside wall. Inside it's 800Mbps, in the garden on the other side of the wall it's 0. I will happily try the Move but I doubt it will work.
          I'm in the U.K. also and in a double brick-built property with a Netgear central router, located nearer to the front of the house and the 'Move' speaker is working fine in the rear garden through one internal wall and one external double wall, at an estimated 40 feet away from the router, if that helps at all?

          Had it not have worked, I would have perhaps added a cheap TP-Link 360 WiFi repeater, operating on the same wifi channels, near to rear of the premises.

          The rest of my Sonos is still running on SonosNet.

          I chose to run the Move on a 2.4ghz signal, rather than the 5ghz.. you do get to choose the WiFi options during initial setup.
            dave77
            dave77
            Headliner I
            September 24, 2019
            I'm in the U.K. also and in a double brick-built property with a Netgear central router, located nearer to the front of the house and the 'Move' speaker is working fine in the rear garden through one internal wall and one external double wall, at an estimated 40 feet away from the router, if that helps at all?

            Had it not have worked, I would have perhaps added a cheap TP-Link 360 WiFi repeater, operating on the same wifi channels, near to rear of the premises.

            The rest of my Sonos is still running on SonosNet.

            I chose to run the Move on a 2.4ghz signal, rather than the 5ghz.. you do get to choose the WiFi options during initial setup.

            Thanks. I got a Move today, £340 with eBay discount so couldn't resist. Not tried it in the garden yet though due to the rain.

            Why is the plug so big, 7cm from the socket once plugged in!
            Ken_Griffiths
            Ken_Griffiths
            September 24, 2019
            Thanks. I got a Move today, £340 with eBay discount so couldn't resist. Not tried it in the garden yet though due to the rain.

            Why is the plug so big, 7cm from the socket once plugged in!
            You had a good buy there.

            I agree the charger is quite big isn’t it. I put a double-plug in my power outlet and have the charger vertical, rather than horizontal, plus it leaves room for the socket to be used for something else.

            I think I read that the speaker battery takes less than 1hr 30mins to charge to its full state and lasts 10 hours. So that sounds pretty good.
            jacob_7
            Prodigy I
            September 24, 2019

            Thanks!

            We have thicker walls in the UK! I have a Unifi AC Pro which is next to an outside wall. Inside it's 800Mbps, in the garden on the other side of the wall it's 0. I will happily try the Move but I doubt it will work.            I'm in the U.K. also and in a double brick-built property with a Netgear central router, located nearer to the front of the house and the 'Move' speaker is working fine in the rear garden through one internal wall and one external double wall, at an estimated 40 feet away from the router, if that helps at all?



            I just walked mine to the end of my garden approx 100 feet from the router and a few walls in between. It worked for a while before cutting but even that impressed me. I'm getting consistent connection though as above, with it staying connected at approx 40-50 feet way.

            Cheers
              dave77
              dave77
              Headliner I
              September 24, 2019
              @Ryan S - are there any accessories coming out? I need some sort of shelf/wall mount
              Ryan S
              Ryan SAuthor
              Retired Sonos Staff
              September 24, 2019
              @Ryan S - are there any accessories coming out? I need some sort of shelf/wall mount
              There will be some things coming out for the Move, but we haven't specifically announced what yet, so I'll the best I can give you a generic "Yes." I'll make sure the team knows there's interest in a shelf or wall mount though.

              And of course, if an accessory you're looking for doesn't come out with the first batch, there may always be more to come. Perhaps one of the other companies out there that makes Sonos accessories will see a gap and decide to build something to fill it.
              Mark good posts by pressing the like button, and select the best answer on questions you've asked to help others find solutions.
                melvimbe
                melvimbe
                September 24, 2019
                Do we know if the power cable is rated for in-wall use? It's going depend on local codes, but i would think at 20V, that it would be.
                Danny
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