I know there has been a lot of request's for outdoor Sonos systems. I enjoy your product throughout my house and do not feel like getting below quality third party outdoor speakers and a connect or amp to drive them. I believe it is just time to develop an outdoor rated soffit speaker se we can enjoy Sonos quality audio on our Patio, instead of plugging and unplugging a Play 1 or 5 every time we go outside and linking it up to our phones, way easier to carry around a Bluetooth, but then you lose out on the Sonos sound quality. I understand they have been researching this for like 3 years, time to take a leap and be proactive as I believe this would be a huge selling point for Sonos, instead of urging us to buy competitors products. I believe that when Sonos recommends this, most people skip out of buying the Connecticut and/or Amp and buy a complete separate Bluetooth or other system when makes it a pain in the ass to have so many sound systems that could easily be averted by producing a simple outdoor Patio speaker that can be set up ready for use anytime the weather permits. If you need a product tester please let me know, just my two cents anyways.
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Hi Bigominot,
We definitely hear you. Although we don't have news to share, we're always passing along the feedback and requests to the team. We'll emphasize to them that this is something you'd really like Sonos to implement sooner rather than later. We also recognize that it's frustrating to hear this from us as you want a definitive 'yes, it's coming/ no, it's not' but we don't share future roadmaps or product releases. If anything comes down the pipeline to update, we'll make sure you guys hear it first.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out and share your thoughts.
We definitely hear you. Although we don't have news to share, we're always passing along the feedback and requests to the team. We'll emphasize to them that this is something you'd really like Sonos to implement sooner rather than later. We also recognize that it's frustrating to hear this from us as you want a definitive 'yes, it's coming/ no, it's not' but we don't share future roadmaps or product releases. If anything comes down the pipeline to update, we'll make sure you guys hear it first.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out and share your thoughts.
It's been over a year since this thread opened. Any updates, Sonos team? Your loyal customers are asking to give you more money! ? I don't want to buy some other company's product...
The ideal solution is to run wires on a permanent basis to external speakers from inside the house and drive these by either a Connect Amp or a Connect if you have an amp lying around. Properly installed, these will last for years, and can yield as high quality sound as possible out of doors. No need to worry about battery recharging or mains power supply.
For portable use beyond this, I use a Bose Soundlink Mini that probably sounds better than said JBL. Sonos doesnt see this as their target market, and there are many good options to choose from.
For portable use beyond this, I use a Bose Soundlink Mini that probably sounds better than said JBL. Sonos doesnt see this as their target market, and there are many good options to choose from.
Sonos changed our lives (indoor), now we need you to do it again - outdoor. It's 2018, make it happen. Don't disappoint, just get it done. Now please.
Don't make me buy inferior outdoor speakers. That would put a frown on my face every time I play music (that my kids apparently don't like. But they'll learn to appreciate it. Particularly if it's playing in the background outside). #HelpSonos only you can saver our family
Don't make me buy inferior outdoor speakers. That would put a frown on my face every time I play music (that my kids apparently don't like. But they'll learn to appreciate it. Particularly if it's playing in the background outside). #HelpSonos only you can saver our family
Another consumer here really wanting an outdoor speaker. Those of us who are condo owners and can't drill through exterior walls due to association guidelines, don't have the option of using the Amp/outdoor speaker solve.
Kumar, we currently do unplug one of our living room Play 5 Sonos and plug it in outside and listen to it, then when we are done, repeat the process and relax connect it in our living, not the worst scenario but not the simplistic either, find my wife and myself lately we have been just using a JBL Charge Bluetooth that I carry in my golf bag as it is a true grab and go . But the sound doesn't compete with the Sonos Play 5.
Thanks Guys, yea I agree with Crossumind, but the minute I buy the $500 Amp and the $100- $200 outdoor speakers , then Sonos will come out with an outdoor speaker, plus I buy Sonos due to the sound quality and feel I would be missing that sound and settling for Sonos Amp convenience with ok sound . Just was hoping that with enough interest from the community Sonos would find value in an entire home system.
Grab a Connect Amp, wire some outdoor speakers(DefTech AW5500) to it, if not to much trouble!
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Sure thing, Bigominot.
Don't hesitate to reach out in the future as well. Happy to pass along requests, feedback or help in any way we can.
Take Care.
Don't hesitate to reach out in the future as well. Happy to pass along requests, feedback or help in any way we can.
Take Care.
How about a battery operated Sonos 1 (see Heos 1 with go pack for inspiration ).
Thank you for taking the time to respond, very much appreciated.
I have had two play:3s in non climate controlled garage for a good bit of time.
Play ones are water resistant so humidity should t be issue. Direct water on would.
Life is too short and uncertain to postpone the pleasure of music in the yard for this to happen.
Just came across this thread while looking to see the latest Sonos outdoor products (none). But I have had outdoor speakers by my pool for about 6 years now and on my back patio for about 10 years. I simply have 2 Connect AMPs running the speaker wires from the basement and everything works great. By the pool I have some Best Buy "Rock Speakers" that conceal the music in the landscaping. These lasted maybe 4 years though and quality degraded so I replaced the speakers with marine/boat speakers inside the plastic rocks. They work great. On the back patio have wall mount JVC speakers and love them. Have a pair of Play 1's in the kitchen and another AMP with Denon speakers in the basement. The full system is so much better and easier than Bluetooth.
Portable speakers really aren't their market and a pure outdoor speaker really only makes sense if it is battery operated.
A Sonos Connect:Amp with dedicated outdoor speakers (of which you have many choices) really does work well for a permanent outdoor solution.
A Sonos Connect:Amp with dedicated outdoor speakers (of which you have many choices) really does work well for a permanent outdoor solution.
I've got 2 stereo pair of Bose outdoor marine rated speakers connected to a Connect amp through an impedance matching speaker switchbox. The setup fills either end of a 40' deck or the entire deck and most of the back yard. The speakers are mounted under the eaves so they are not fully impacted b y the weather but they get plenty wet and cold. For a temporary music source, I've got a Play:5 that is designated as the 'Traveler' and is unplugged and moved as the mood requires.
As much as I love my Sonos system, I would not buy an outdoor rated Sonos speaker/player. In my setup there are no power connections exposed to the elements, all electronics are in the protected environs of the house - as they should be. Leaving any plug in powered device always exposed to Mother Nature is only a problem waiting to happen.
As much as I love my Sonos system, I would not buy an outdoor rated Sonos speaker/player. In my setup there are no power connections exposed to the elements, all electronics are in the protected environs of the house - as they should be. Leaving any plug in powered device always exposed to Mother Nature is only a problem waiting to happen.
I have used Connect AMP with high quality outdoor speakers that were professionally installed for years with no issues and phenomenal sound and SONOS ease of use. Earlier in thread was suggestion for a rechargeable SONOS Play 1 that could live on rechargeable base like many available Apple airplay type speakers. On top is a little handle, grab it go outside, put it on the patio table, it stays connected to existing wifi network, and when done, it gets placed back on the base. How hard can that be? What say you @sonos?
Like a well ventilated box. Moisture could be a challenge, depending on the environment around. And a Connect Amp is probably a better idea that Connect + Third party amp.
There are specs listed on the website for operating conditions. But from my perspective, it's not made for outside use, and were I to want to use it at such, I'd do everything possible to make sure it was mounted in something that imitated the inside of a building as much as possible. But then, I've not actually looked at the operating temps, and I would recommend that you take that in to as much consideration as the possibility of moisture. I would also make the assumption that you'd probably not be getting a lot of support from Sonos should it go bad. 🙂
I know it's not the ideal answer, but for us, our patio extends right the way across the back of our house, and if we open the sliding doors and turn the Play 5 through 180º we get the best of both worlds with very little effort 😃
I/We wonder then what new exciting space Sonos IS trying to crack? Seems obvious to me they have a lot of existing customers who for years have said they are ready to buy waterproof Sonos speakers. Thats pretty good intel. Will investigate third party solution when I move to a new home. Thanks.
Sonos must realize that a high-end, whole-home sound system must include the outdoor living space. For many of us, it's where we spend much of our time enjoying music. Sonos can spend millions working, thinking, pondering, analyzing and experimenting on their own system or go out and find a quality outdoor speaker company and make it Sonos. Or partner with an outdoor speaker company, or license / partner with a company to embed Sonos tech until Sonos figures it out for themselves. Seriously, this should not be rocket science. I personally have hardwired outdoor rockustics around the pool and bose speakers in screened porch, all driven off my denon two-zone system. The sound is terrific, but I am moving in a couple of years and would like to just put Sonos everywhere in the new home. Sonos, your move....
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