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Contributor I
October 12, 2017
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Will Sonos One with Alexa have an option to be upgraded Google Assistant in future?

Will the new Sonos One with Alexa be upgradable via software update to support Google Assistant in the future or will there be a different Sonos One speaker with Google Assistant?
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Ryan S
Ryan SAnswer
Retired Sonos Staff
October 12, 2017
The same Sonos One would be able to use either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant when that integration is finished and launched. There won't be a different hardware line you'd need to buy.
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Contributor I
February 23, 2018
I hope it happens soon. Google Assistant IMO far surpasses Alexa.:D
Chris
Lead Maestro
February 23, 2018
I wouldn't expect it until mid-year (June July) earliest in my opinion.
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Trending Lyricist I
April 13, 2018
I'm hoping that you will be able to have the options both of having Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device simultaneously as well as having the option of only enabling one per device, but still linking two Sonos One's together as a stereo pair.

I currently have two Sonos One's linked as a stereo pair, and it is great, but having Alexa enabled on both at the same time gets annoying on occasion. It would be good if one could have Alexa and the other could have Google, and sound output would still go through both as a pair.

Obviously, if you don't have them in a stereo pair this isn't an issue and it is preferable to have both assistants on a single device simultaneously.
Contributor I
May 3, 2018
I bought a sonos one only after confirming with the sonos representative that google assistant would be available during the beginning of 2018. It is mid of 2018 and there is no hint of any sort that it is coming soon. Now, instead of waving a hand on the release can Sonos say they did not lie on this feature and provide real dates on the ETA? Although I like the audio quality on the Sonos one I would prefer google assistant. I am tired of "I am sorry I didn't get that" response from Alexa. Come on Sonos stick to your principles and make this happen. Thanks.
bockersjv
Local Superstar
May 3, 2018
Sonos have not given a date and they never will until it arrives. They did not say the beginning of 2018, that is a lie, read the Sonos press release and it states 2018, not early, begginging, mid or late. Just 2018.

I can understand why they don't give dates as I work in IT and see very few projects deliver to timescales quoted 6 months, or more, previously.

Here is the Sonos Press release CLICKY That states 2018, any other dates are just conjecture and sales personnel lies.
jgatie
May 3, 2018
I bought a sonos one only after confirming with the sonos representative that google assistant would be available during the beginning of 2018. It is mid of 2018 and there is no hint of any sort that it is coming soon. Now, instead of waving a hand on the release can Sonos say they did not lie on this feature and provide real dates on the ETA? Although I like the audio quality on the Sonos one I would prefer google assistant. I am tired of "I am sorry I didn't get that" response from Alexa. Come on Sonos stick to your principles and make this happen. Thanks.

If a Sonos representative told you that, they were wrong to do so. Officially, nobody has ever stated "beginning of 2018." It was always "in 2018". Here's the relevant press release:

Sonos One launches with Amazon Alexa on Oct. 24; Google Assistant to follow in 2018

. . .

In 2018, the Google Assistant comes to Sonos One, making it the first and only smart speaker to support multiple major voice services. With the Google Assistant and Sonos, customers will not only have great sound and a beautiful speaker, but a personal assistant that’s ready to help throughout the day: listen to music, ask questions, keep track of the latest news, dim the lights, or hear about what’s next on the to-do list.

. . .


http://press-us.sonos.com/159680-sonos-unveils-smart-speaker-with-support-for-multiple-voice-services
Contributor I
May 3, 2018
OK, nevertheless it is almost mid of 2018 and no ETA yet. If sonos were able to release is in 2018 as you have said don't you think they should have an ETA already? The GA support should be in some form of alpha or beta form on Sonos one already....don't you think....Anyway besides all these complains I think the hardware and the sound quality is awesome!!! No doubt about that.

Sonos have not given a date and they never will until it arrives. They did not say the beginning of 2018, that is a lie, read the Sonos press release and it states 2018, not early, begginging, mid or late. Just 2018.

I can understand why they don't give dates as I work in IT and see very few projects deliver to timescales quoted 6 months, or more, previously.

Here is the Sonos Press release CLICKY That states 2018, any other dates are just conjecture and sales personnel lies.
jgatie
May 3, 2018
Sonos almost never gives an ETA, especially when much of the work is dependent on an outside partner. As to alphas or betas, if they exist they are private, thus anyone participating is under a strict NDA and you will not hear anything about them.