Voice control and smart home

The place to discuss and get tips on voice control and smart home devices on Sonos. Which voice commands can I use? How does it work? Get your integration and Sonos related answers here.

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ArinaContributor I
asked in Google Assistant and Sonos

spraakbediening

Ee hebben een arc een sub en twee sonos speakers de ene is een SL en de andere niet. Deze zou dus de google spraak assistent moeten ondersteunen maar zodra ik hem verbind met de SL speaker gaat de microfoon uit en die is niet meer aan te krijgen. De arc blijft het wel gewoon doen. Hoe krijg ik de spreker werkend met de spraakassistent? 

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2 years ago
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LuanaCFContributor I
asked in Google Assistant and Sonos

Google Assistant does not work with my Roam - Yes, tried changing countries

Losing hours and patience here :-) Google assistant cannot be added to my sonos app to work with Roam. Got support and they told to go online and change the country to US. I did, rebooted the whole thing, uninstalled the app and put it back up again. Nothing happen, still get the same “Not available in your country message”. Any tips before I throw it out a window or write a nasty take down piece? 

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nevermoreContributor II
posted in Google Assistant and Sonos

How do I get Sonos Beam to control devices in the same room?

With regular google assistant devices, if I say “turn on the lights” it will turn on lights in the same room.With the Beam, the same command will turn on lights in the whole house. Likewise I can’t control the thermostat of the room that contains the Beam. It changes all of them.What am I missing? The Beam is definitely in the right room in Google Home. 

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2 years ago
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ZzyzkContributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Sonos and Ring Doorbell

I’ve outsmarted myself and need help! I thought it would be cute to have Men at Work play “Who Can It Be Now” when the Ring doorbell is pressed.  Now it’s driving us nuts and I can’t figure out how I set it up so I can stop it. I’m embarrassed to say that not only does the music play, the Hue lights come on and the Alexa devices all make it abundantly clear someone is at my front door. I know, it’s insanity. But if I never hear that song again it’s too soon. Please don’t judge, just help.

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DavidAlgarveContributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Arc and Alexa in Portugal

I have a lot of Smart Home devices controlled by Alexa in my home in Portugal.I am now very disappointed to find that my newly purchased Sonos Arc does not have Alexa voice facility.Could anyone advise if the problem is with  Sonos or Amazon Alexa?Thanks.

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2 years ago
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dams30200Contributor I
asked in Google Assistant and Sonos

Sonos and google chromecast

Hello, I have the new google chromecast tv 4k with the remote and I have 2 sonos one and 1 sonos move in my living room. I want to connect my audio system to google but unfortunately I only find a way to connect my move in Bluetooth to Google. I have seen people doing more complex manipulations to success to connect their whole system. Can anyone help me on this please ? :)  Have a Wonderfull day everyone ! Damien

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2 years ago
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TradyContributor II
asked in Smart home integrations

Arc added to home kit but showing as not playing

Hello  as the title says, I’ve added my arc to HomeKit, have restarted everything, but it’s showing as not playing no matter what I do. Any ideas? 

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2 years ago
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WilkieWilkinsonContributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Alexa and transfering rooms

Is there a conmand yet which means you can say  “Alexa, transfer bedroom Sonos to kitchen” or something like that it would be great to be able to push one stream of music around the house without having all speakers playing

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2 years ago
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tdesaulesContributor II
posted in Google Assistant and Sonos

Feature Request : Google Assistant Voice Match Music Account Selection

Hello Guys !I use a few Sonos in my house (two five and a sub + four one) all the Sonos One have Google Assistant enabled with voice match to identify family members speaking.When someone from the family talk to Google Assistant asking to play music, the Sonos play using Spotify (music provider configured in Google Assistant) but it take the last account used in the sonos app.It should be great to identify the spotify account (or other music providers accounts configured on the Sonos App) based on the voice user that ask to play music : I suppose it is possible to identify the google account associated to the voice that is talking to Google Assistant then use this account to match the spotify or other music providers configured on the Sonos App to play with the good account. Maybe renaming the spotify account on the Sonos App to match the google address used by Google Assistant to help identify the account owner or something like that ?Thank you guys to make it possible 😉

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tdesaules
2 years ago
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RarawaContributor I
posted in Smart home integrations

Adding Sonos System to Apple Home as Accessory

I’ve tried multiple times to connect my Sonos system to Apple Home on both my ipad and iphone and it always fails. Home is able to detect my Sonos system (Arc, Sub and surrounds) but when I select it, the Home app continually gives the error "Unable to  add accessory. Home couldn't connect to this accessory" I've tried resetting all my Sonos products and after that's complete, the error persists. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm able to Airplay to my Sonos system from an Apple device but I can't add to home to enable Siri. Google Assistant is hopeless in NZ and I've found Alexa is error prone. Siri just works so I'd like to connect to Apple Home. 

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2 years ago
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LoniumContributor I
posted in Smart home integrations

symfonisk + homekit?

Hi,Today I bought an Ikea symfonisk. However, when I add it to Homekit, it shows up and I can name it and set the room and so on, but when I play music (tested with Spotify in Symfonisk and AirPlay) the ”icon” in Homekit says that nothing is played, and when I press to open Ikea symfonisk in Homekit it also shows that nothing is played. Also tested automations, e.g. Pause music when a lamp activates. But nothing happens. What is wrong?Ikea symfonisk is connected with wifi

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2 years ago
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DiennohContributor I
posted in Smart home integrations

Playing Radio on Sonos with Siri

Hi, For those of you who are looking to try and control Sonos from Siri I thought I’d stick up how I managed to do it with help from a couple of articles that this one simply glues together. I wanted to play a radio station without having to click on anything so I did the following. This assumes you have set up the radio station you want to play as a favourite. Go to IFTTT.com and set up a user. Create an applet with a Webhook and name it something like play_radio_station_name - just remember what you called it. Then for the ‘Then’ bit select Sonos log in and select Play Favourite. Select the radio station and where you want it to play. Save and name your applet. Now from the home screen click into your Applet and click on the web hooks logo. Then click ‘Documentation’. Enter into the URL where is says event your name from step 2. Down below where it has the CURL - copy everything from https to the end of the request. This will include your applet trigger name and your private key. Now

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MasapContributor I
posted in Google Assistant and Sonos

No queue when playing song via Google assistant

I'm using Sonos roam and Google assistant. Previously when using Google home mini, whenever I asked him to play one specific song, he automatically started a radio/queue and kept playing similar songs.When I ask Google assistant on Sonos roam to play a song he makes no queue. Just plays this one song and stops. Any suggestions?

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rocky002Contributor I
posted in Smart home integrations

Using my home VPN to connect to my Sonos system from my office

I have a VPN set up in my home so I can remote in and. . . well, it's not really important what I'm using it for. Has anyone had any success connecting to their home VPN with a Sonos speaker? I would love to be able to buy one for my office and have it connect to my music library at home. Searching old posts did not see any queries about the matter before. Thanks.

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el rubio
2 years ago
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mathiasboelstadContributor I
asked in Google Assistant and Sonos

Sync Sonos one SL with Google Home speakers

Hello, Is it not possible for my Sonos SL to play music together with my nest mini and nest hub screen? I know is possible to control my Sonos via google. RegardsMathias

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ratty
2 years ago
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RiphkContributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Sorry i'm having trouble please try in a little while

None of my Sonos products work with the Alexa command. The reply is “sorry i'm having trouble please try in a little while”I have restarted the router and my Sonos devices but no joyCan anyone help?

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UKMedia
2 years ago
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jifidelitysoundContributor I
posted in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

alexa voice assistant volume low

I just installed my new arc (upgraded from playbar) and notice the voice assistant volume is low by default.  When I increase the volume on voice assistant, the  tv volume goes on blast high. I can’t seem to have voice assistant and tv volume aligned. Anyone experiencing this issue?

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Potts684Contributor I
posted in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Sonos speakers won't play via Alexa group (voice command)

I've owned two Sonos ones for 3 years now and I can not get the two to play music via alexa. It simply doesn't work. Countless attempts, no real answer from Sonos on it. I've grouped them together as a group in alexa app (the preferred speaker option for both speakers isn't there anymore, can only select one of the speakers or built in speaker) and it still won't work.It's like it's not compatible despite saying it is. I love the Sonos products for their audio quality but voice integration is very poor and poorly advertised as alexa compatible. I know you can't link alexa products with Sonos in a group but can't understand why the Sonos groups won't work. If anymore has ever got this working I would love to know how, as it just seems like I'm banging my head against a wall. Thanks

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2 years ago
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Jimmy1029384Contributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

playing HD music on Arc using alexa and amazon music

When I use Alexa voice control  to play music on The ARC  (using Amazon music ) it never plays hd music.  Only when I use Amazon music (which I keep having to reauthorize via delete and adding again) through the Sonos app does the hd kick in. Basically using Alexa on the arc won't play high quality music. Why is that? Is there a fix? Is it a known issue cos it sure as hell bugs me.

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2 years ago
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thumbs_downContributor I
posted in Google Assistant and Sonos

Sonos and Google Assistant integration is not available in the UK

I have just set up a new Sonos account for a new Sonos One (gen 2) but when trying to add it to Google Home (following the steps outlined here https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3486 as well as attempting to add directly from the Google Home app), I get an error message saying that this is not available in my country. As per this article https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3491 this should not be the case. I have my address set in both the Google Home app and in the Sonos account to the UK. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Sonos app (as this is the only piece of advice that seems to be available online.

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nem8Contributor I
asked in Google Assistant and Sonos

Can Sonos Amp be used with Google Home?

Greetings, Does Sonos Amp show up as a Google Home speaker?    I have wired ceiling speaker pairs installed in my kitchen and am thinking of getting a  Sonos Amp to power them for streaming music.  The kitchen has a Google Home and I would like to set the Sonos Amp as the ‘Default music speaker’. This when I ask the Google Home to play music, it’ll play on the Kitchen ceiling speakers via the Sonos Amp. I have a Sonos Arc and it does show up as a Google Home speaker that I can bind to a Google Home as the default speaker for music. Does Sonos Amp do the same?

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2 years ago
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Darrell GContributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Sonos Roam not seen as a Sonos (skill) speaker by Alexa?

Sonos Roam added normally to existing Sonos system (several speakers/rooms - all good). Then enabled with Alexa - appears to go fine.Back to Alexa - all other speakers listed correctly as Sonos speakers (have Sonos skill etc) BUT the roam will NOT discover as a Sonos speaker!The roam is listed in Alexa devices as “communication” NOT as a Sonos speaker.Only the roam has this issue.Any ideas? TIA...

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2 years ago
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aaciiiContributor II
posted in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

new Alexa move music commands

Just tried the new Alexa “move my music” features outlined here — https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/amazon-alexa-move-audio-music-echo-devices-update-2600004/amp of course as soon as I try it, Alexa replies:“NOT SUPPORTED ON SONOS” is this feature going to be added?   I’m getting awfully close to selling my 8 Sonos Ones and just getting echo devices!!

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2 years ago
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atps1234Avid Contributor I
asked in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

in a stereo pair using Alexa, can both mics be left on?

Running a stereo pair of ones, set up for Alexa. Can both mics be left on, or can only one be used? Thanks!OB

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BikeMDContributor I
posted in Google Assistant and Sonos

Control for Alexa / Google Assistance Volume Independently from Music Volume

I’ve seen this question/issue raised several times and I want to add my vote for this enhancement to the Sonos One. It is really a nuisance not being able to control the volume of the Alexa / Google Assistance separately from the volume of the music.

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