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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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237 replies

Avid Contributor I
September 6, 2019
Sound quality wise where does the move sit? Is it on a par with the one or better? Almost as good as a play5?
Contributor I
September 6, 2019
When the Move is off the charging base can the speaker still operate in WiFi mode?

For example, if you were outside the house with WiFi coverage but wanted the speaker to use the battery for power.

I wasn’t sure if the speaker reverts to Bluetooth as soon as it is taken off the charger.

Thanks
dave77
Headliner I
September 6, 2019
This decision was made based on several factors. Largely, SonosNet was designed for players in a fixed configuration, always on, and continuously connected to a home network.

Thanks, makes sense, I might try it out, was planning on a ubiquity outdoor AP anyway.

Re size/weight, not sure on the portability for taking on holiday, re plane. Would probably have to forgo a couple of days clothes to fit it in 🤣
Local Superstar
September 6, 2019
I always thought one reason not to have had a portable speaker was the effect of moving it about could have on the matrix etc.
It obviously took a long time to develop the Move and I had assumed this hurdle had been overcome (quicker 'live' re-config etc) and I'm sure this was tried but not stable enough.
I still think it's a big thing and that many users/regulars here had absolutely assumed it would operate the same as other speakers except when in Bluetooth mode.
Chromatic Producer I
September 6, 2019
Not using SonosNet makes it a non starter for me. I bought a Play 1 that I keep in a cupboard at home and get out when having a BBQ. Again way too expensive - tons of decent bluetooth portable speakers available around £200.

Amazing how Sonos seem so out of touch with their customer base regarding not having SonosNet.
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Prodigy I
September 6, 2019

Amazing how Sonos seem so out of touch with their customer base regarding not having SonosNet.


Reading Ryan's note it does sound like there were stability issues. If it was that easy, I'd like to think they'd incorporate it.

I think using a WiFi extender will sort the issue for me (it's all about me!)

Anyway, I was sold at "Shadow black" 🙂
Contributor I
September 6, 2019
That's a strange looking Atmos playbar
Contributor I
September 6, 2019
Has there been any mention of delay when using Bluetooth?

Could I connect the Move to my iPad, via Bluetooth, then use it to play the audio of videos and games with no lag?
jgatie
September 6, 2019
That's a strange looking Atmos playbar

Why, did Sonos state they are making an Atmos Playbar, or are you imagining things?
melvimbe
September 6, 2019
Has there been any mention of delay when using Bluetooth?

Could I connect the Move to my iPad, via Bluetooth, then use it to play the audio of videos and games with no lag?



Good question. I feel pretty comfortable saying yes, as that would be a serious drawback, but Sonos should confirm that.
Danny