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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BozharryContributor I
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First gen Play 5

Hi just wondering can i connect an Echo dot to the rear port on a first generation play 5. Also, if I can, will Alexa come through only the play 5 or the two linked play 1s aswell.

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mrmaglooTrending Lyricist I
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Trueplay for Android Setup?

So, I have a pair of Sonos One's set up on stands next to my massage chair in my mancave, and all is pretty good. Still hate the fact that I'm stuck with Alexa, but I'm hoping every day that we will get the Google integration alert soon. (twittling thumbs) Anyway, yeah, I'm an Android guy and my tablet is on Nougat 7.1 and my Phone is Oreo. All's good there in controlling the speakers, Spotify, etc. The sound is pretty good. Wish they had BT functionality, but it's a good enough solution for now. However, I just can't scratch this itch regarding this Trueplay Room Calibration feature for Apple devices. I know there are certain requirements, IOS9, etc, but my question is, if I can swipe a compatible Apple Phone for a few minutes to run the routine, does the calibration stick in the Sonos One itself, and it continues to work when I revert back to using the Android sources? Or, does the calibration reside in the Apple device which in turn will disable the calibration when differe

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6 years ago
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rharwoodContributor I
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Time frame for Alexa availability in Canada

Time frame for Alexa availability in Canada?

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habcommanderContributor I
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Alexa not working for any skills added in Canada.

Hi I have the sonos one and Alexa just became supported for it in Canada. my Alexa does not seem to respond to any skill command. It only plays amazon music and gives weather / newsflashes. No skills I added are working. secondly, I cannot find the Sirius XM application in the skills menu. Sirius stated that the skill should be there for Canada. So I need help getting the Sirius skill and having the skills work

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6 years ago
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Johnny CanuckContributor I
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When will Sonos Skill for Alexa be available in Canada?

HI, when should we expect the Sonos Skill in Canada, can't wait to have voice control of my system.

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GrussAvid Contributor I
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Can it play from Google Play?

Hi, I currently have all of my music on Google Play, is there (or will there) be any way for this to be played using Alexa? The reason why it is on Google Play is that I have all my CDs ripped and uploaded (as Google provide more songs than Amazon does). I understand that Amazon and Google are rivals but from my understand how this works is that the command is sent to Sonos API, so could this work? Thanks.

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Shaun. FarehamTrending Lyricist I
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This mornings update 28 February

What’s the point updating and then finding problems. This morning I have updated my sonos app only to find I do not have any any music commands another than volume when using Alexa. Tried removing the Sonos skill app and reinstalling , no luck.

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Stephen_DContributor I
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Alexa Voice Skills in Ireland

Wanted to start a thread for updates on Alexa voice skills in Ireland. Any update or planned launch date ?

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6 years ago
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Ben1999Contributor I
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Can Sonos one connect to echo dot?

Can Sonos one connect to echo dot? (I know it is already built in but it’s not as good)

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UKMedia
6 years ago
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liam.brysonListener
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Alexa repeating herself

Loving Alexa on Spotify. She gets what I’m asking most of the time. The annoying thing is she repeats the song name, what music service she’s playing on and the speaker (I only have one) every time I request something. Can I make her stop? To just play the song rather than speak over the beginning?

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Mike 4444Contributor I
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Alexa in canada

When will Alexa be available in Canada?

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6 years ago
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ShayenContributor I
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Alexa triggers herself

So recently I have noticed that whenever Alexa uses the hot word in her explanations she triggers herself, stops talking and starts to listen again. For example: you have the skill "Question of the day". When you're done with the skill, Alexa always says something in the way of: "You can play again tomorrow by saying Alexa"... At this point Alexa hears the hot word and stops the explanation. Is there any way to resolve this issue?

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6 years ago
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BoseNoMoreContributor II
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Incorrect Radio Station Plays (Alexa)

I'm having a slight problem getting Alexa to play a particular radio station that I request in the UK. Previously without issues, I've been able to ask Alexa to "play Absolute Radio in the lounge" for example and Alexa replies "Absolute radio from Tunein playing on lounge". It then proceeds to play Absolute Radio. However today, every time I give the same command "Alexa play Absolute Radio in the lounge" I get the reply "Absolute Radio 70's from Tunein playing on lounge" and the incorrect station - "Absolute Radio 70's" plays??? Doesn't matter which Alexa device I give the commands to or which Sonos speaker I ask it to play on. I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem? Or possibly, could somebody else in the UK try it and see if they are getting the same result? I am still able to play Absolute Radio through the Sonos app. Thanks

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6 years ago
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jasonclardyContributor I
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Sonos One - Alexa ESP Support?

So I'm pretty ready to get the new One, but I have an important question - does it support "ESP" - or "Echo Spatial Perception"? The feature is what makes two echo devices hear you decide which one should respond, rather than both responding. I have an ecobee thermostat with Alexa built in, but no ESP...so I had to turn it off as it is in the hallway, and the Echo Dot in the dining room down the hall hears all my requests in the hallway, making them both respond which is really annoying (especially when it is not just a question and you are preforming some home automation action, which will make it trigger twice.) So in the end I just disabled the feature on my thermostat. Also, how does it work when you have a stereo pair? should I buy extra Play:1's to be the second speaker in the array rather than having to Sonos One's in the room?

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6 years ago
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houshasenContributor I
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Understanding Sonos Connect Potential/capability

After looking into a bit more, I have encountered a few shortcomings on Sonos and starting to seek alternative (as I have only one Sonos device for now). But as I read more about other systems, Sonos indeed look attractive in many ways. Initially, I was ignoring SONOS Connect and connect amp but now I am starting to think maybe these devices will close the gap. So let me ask a few questions to experienced forum members. 1. Bluetooth receiver on connect When we use it, can I play music in any Sononet device or is it only on one that is attached to the aux in? E.g. play 5 or connect that has Bluetooth receiver plugged? Or can I play the music on other room located Playbar? 2. Connect + own external speaker + Sonos Sub? My existing speaker don’t have subwoofer component. Can I connect it to SONOS Connect then Group it with Sonos Sub? Thank you for your help in advance,

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shadybeeTrending Lyricist I
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"Music Playing On Another Device" error

Kept getting the music already playing on another device error. Alexa would say she would play, but no audio comes out. Also sometimes she would only play one song then stop. The cure was to go into the Sonos app, and in the "My Sonos", where the song title is at the bottom of the screen, keep hitting the play button, even if there is no song listed there. Various songs kept popping up, along with the "playing on another device error", but after repeatedly pressing play, and all the backlog of songs had cleared, all is working OK now.

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6 years ago
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blueturnaroundContributor I
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Alexa won't play Sonos

I set it up, I say, "Alexa play sonos" response: "hmmm to do that, enable your sonos skill in your alexa app, after enabling skill just say Alexa discover devices" The skill is enabled and I say "Alexa discover devices" response: "I couldn't find any new smart home devices"..... Is this right?

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Chris
6 years ago
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BlobskiContributor I
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Sonos, Alexa and local NAS stored music

I am impressed with the Alexa / Sonos release yesterday and am pleased to see that it will develop. I know two other people with SONOS systems, and we all play music from a local NAS. Is this possible using Alexa voice control?

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jgatie
6 years ago
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JDW712Contributor I
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Sonos One Alexa is half baked - Smart Home doesn't work?

I didn't see this advertised anywhere but after setting up my Sonos One with Alexa it seems that any smart home devices do not work. All works perfectly with my echo dot but the Sonos Alexa is kind of a half baked approach. Is that just me? Sonos admins please let me know if I'm doing something wrong.

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jbotellaContributor I
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Alexa on SONOS 1 stopped finding TuyaSmart plugs

I used to control smart plugs (TuyaSmart) in the house with Alexa on the SONOS 1, but one day Alexa could no longer find the plugs. Another SONOS 1 in the house and an Echo can turn on and off the plugs with ease. I can also turn on and off plugs with Alexa and TuyaSmart apps, but this one SONOS 1 does not find the plugs any more. I tried rebooting and asked Alexa to discover new devices. It says there are no new devices. I have not tried resetting, which SONOS discourages. Anyone with same problem?

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dpinskeyAvid Contributor III
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Echo Dot and SONOS

I recently purchased an Amazon Echo Dot to go along with my SONOS system which currently consists of a SONOS Play 1 (with Alexa) and a SONOS Connect that I have connected to my vintage home stereo system. I was told by the sales person at BestBuy that the Echo Dot would "work" with my speaker; so I was thrilled to purchase an inexpensive smart home device to add to my system. After setting up my Echo Dot with the respective SONOS and Amazon apps and connecting the aux out of the Echo Dot into a set of good computer speaker with a nice sub and I was ready for action. I began developing the Amazon skills to allow it to send commands to my SONOS units and was able to command my Echo Dot to play songs on my various SONOS units BUT was completely disheartened when I learned that the music that was playing on the SONOS units would not be able to be grouped or synced with the output of the Echo Dot. I've been playing with the idea as to whether adding another (inexpensive) Echo Dot which I w

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alexreinholdContributor I
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Sonos - Alexa - Spotify Command Problems

Hi Community, Device: Sonos One Before: I could just say "Alexa, play "The Beatles" Now (since this morning CET): Alexa responds to this command with "I'm sorry, something went wrong". However, it plays music with "Alexa, play The Beatles on Spotify". Once music is on, other commands such as "Alexa, next song" work. I disabled/enabled Sonos skill, I unlinked/linked Spotify and verified that Spotify was default music service on Alexa. However, the problem still persists. Please help. Thanks! Alex

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lesliegolfTrending Lyricist I
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Sleepsounds. Alexa goes silent.

Hey folks! I will add my voice (pun intended) to the frustrations with the new Sonos Play 1 with Alexa. It is such a hodge podge of what is supported, what is not, what is known broken, etc. Read the forums and I so agree that a known issues sticked post from Sonos would be great. Here is the core reason for this post, but, I will list some others below. I saw a few mention sleep sound problems but they were wedged into other posts, so, I decided to make one on its own. My Sonos Play 1 is in my bedroom. I was really really looking forward to sleep sounds. I rattled off so many installed skills. Alexa acknowledges them says she is going to play them then goes silent. I was looking through the app and naming specific things from specific skills. No luck. However. Sometimes with for example of the guided meditation skill it played the music but there was absolutely no voice guidance where there would be with my Echo Dot. I would really like to find out if

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6 years ago
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delletContributor I
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Apple Music on Sonos One

Hi, does anyone know if Apple Music will be added into the Sonos One for voice control?

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Nick4021Contributor II
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Alexa wake word issues

Hi - I currently own 3 Sonos Ones, all located in different rooms of my house. Alexa worked perfectly fine on each of these after the initial set up. I was quite impressed as it could even hear the wake word when music was playing quite loudly. However, after a week or so of use, Alexa's sensitivity to the wake word while music is playing diminishes dramatically (on all 3 speakers at different times) - this gets to the point where I have to stand right next to the speaker and literally shout into the microphones to get it to hear me, even with only quiet music playing. I have found that this problem can be fixed when it occurs by turning the microphones on each speaker off and on again via the button on top of the unit. However, about a week later the problem will return. Again I will fix it by turning the mic off and on, but again it will return. Has anyone else experienced similar? Is Sonos aware of this issue and is there an update planned to fix it? It is getting extremely

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