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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coltaboyoneContributor I
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Featured Music services and Alexa.

I understand that Alexa will play music from several music services including Amazon Music and named streaming stations but will it play all existing music from my Sonos Music Library which has not necessarily been gathered from these named services?

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6 years ago
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ulischultzContributor I
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Alexa and Sonos setup sucessfully but not playing music

I setup the new alexa skill for sonos and alexa understands my commands correctly. I replys correctly, that the e.g. tunein program is played on a specific sonos device. However, the music just does not play. Also if I speak a command to stop playing music on a sonos device, it just does not stop it.

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6 years ago
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mjavadiContributor I
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Music stopped playing via Alex after updating Players on 10/20.

I had the Sonos skill added and it was working for the most part. Playing my Pandora on the each player via Alex voice control. and I could see in the Sonos app the art of the current playing song. I updated the players and although Alexa says it is playing the music in the right location/device, I don't hear any music and the Sonos App on the iphone does not show that it is playing anything. The iOS sonos app is also up to date. I use an Echo Dot.

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6 years ago
MandGJH
MandGJHContributor III
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Alexa will not play to recognised sonos group

I have a Sonos PlayBase and 2 Sonos 1 speakers set up as a surround sound system and I have successfully used my Alexa Dot through my Sonos speakers. However, today I renamed my Sonos Group, told Alexa to forget the old Group and discovered the new Group. The new Group shows up on the Alexa app but when asked to play music through the new Group Alexa tells me it is off-line. It is not off-line as I am able to use the Sonos with all other applications. When I look at the Sonos device on the Alexa app I am told "oops something went wrong, please try again" Help please, how can I sort this?

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MandGJH
6 years ago
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rtaltonContributor III
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First impressions getting Alexa on Echo Dot to work with Sonos

Used the Sonos coupon to get a Dot for half price. :D Set up and tried the Dot last night for a short period. This is what happened; hope it's useful to others. TL;DR --- There appears to be some significant bugs in the software... It will work, but [b]Buyer beware[/b]! My Sonos setup: Two Play:5s One Sonos Sub Sonos/Alexa/Amazon Music apps are on a Galaxy S7 cell phone. I use Amazon Music (NOT their Unlimited service). I mainly use Spotify but my understanding is that doesn't currently work with Dot/Sonos. SETUP Problem 1) While doing the Dot setup, set up failed and must be restarted when I multi-tasked (two windows open side-by-side) the Alexa app and the Gallery (pictures) app. I wanted to see a photo I took of my wifi router's label to easily read the wifi password. Bad move. Alexa stopped responding and I had to press the "action" button for 5 seconds to start the setup process over. So much for multi-tasking. I wrote my wifi password down on paper and continued.

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6 years ago
Bazzeref
BazzerefContributor I
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iPad Music on Sonos via Alexa

Will l be able to play the music I have saved on my iPad via Echo dot on Sonos

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6 years ago
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mbkContributor I
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Controlling Sonos groups with Echo Dot

I've just set up echo to discover my Sonos speakers in "living room" and "office". I'm able to tell Alexa to play music in either he living room or the office. I have not figured out how to have Alexa play on both speakers simultaneously.

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6 years ago
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jjjContributor I
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Alexa volume changes

Has anyone had problems when using amazon music started via Alexa with the volume on a track increasing and decreasing randomly?

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6 years ago
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Jeff LowndesContributor I
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Alexa Not Able to Discover Sonos 1's

I have a fully updated Alexa, Sonos and Sonos Play 1's (version 8.0). I've turned on the skill for Sonos through Alexa. When I go to "Discover Devices", it says "I couldn't find any smart home devices". Has anyone had this issue and been able to successfully fix?

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Keith N
6 years ago
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User606543Contributor I
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Alexa and Sonos playlist

How do I add all my sonos music library to Alexa?

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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C WingfieldContributor I
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Echo dot multi room control

Hi all and hello. If this question is in the wrong place, apologies.. My Sonos account is up to date. My Elexa app recognizes all my devises. I can get music playing from all devices but not at the same time. Sometimes one track is playing from one speaker and another from another. I cannot seem to get Elexa to sync and get one track playing from all speakers simultaneously. is this something that will be sorted or am I doing something wrong?

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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SpatialFXContributor I
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Other devices/rooms with same name as a Sonos speaker

Hi there, There's a problem with Alexa+Sonos when the Sonos speaker shares the same name as the room that it's in that includes other devices. Here's where the problem starts: [b]Philips Hue groups bulbs into rooms. I have Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, and Bedroom.[/b] Unsurprisingly, my [b]Sonos speakers in those rooms are also called Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, and Bedroom[/b]. Before adding Sonos speakers to my list of Alexa devices, I could say "Alexa, turn off/on the bedroom," and the lights in my bedroom would react to the command. However, now that the Sonos speakers share the same name as the Hue Rooms, Alexa responds with, [b]"Sorry, Bedroom is not responding,"[/b] and I suspect it's because Sonos speakers don't have an on/off state. So what I'm looking for is some way for Alexa to know what device you're talking about based on the action you're requesting. Since Sonos speakers don't have on/off states, Alexa should know you meant the LIGHTS in a room, an

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bockersjv
6 years ago
Ryan S
Ryan SRetired Sonos Staff
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Troubleshooting Alexa - Room targeting issues?

Hi everyone, there are some really great Alexa and Sonos troubleshooting steps to start with [url=https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4345/]here[/url] for if you're having issues with Alexa. The best step to start with, which we wanted to make sure you all had in your toolbox, is a simple Alexa command: "Alexa, discover devices." If your rooms aren't responding the right way, or the wrong rooms are responding, that's a great step to start with. If that doesn't do the trick, the link above has some other suggestions. And of course, you're welcome to make a thread, or post in another one about what you're seeing. Also, feel free to [url=http://www.sonos.com/contact]give us a call[/url] on our support line.

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Ryan S
6 years ago
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MangoMan63Contributor I
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Changing Stations on Sirius XM

Once you get music playing from Sirius can you ask Alexa to change stations to a given station..like 80's on 8?

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jgatie
6 years ago
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Kmor22Contributor I
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Sonos & Alexa - Help!!

Hi, I have a play 1 (known as “kitchen”) & a play 3 (known as “dining room”) set up in our kitchen/ family room. I’ve also got an amazon echo dot 2nd generation in the same room. Separately everything works perfectly, I.e. if I ask Alexa to play a track she does, like wise no issues with sonos speakers using the app. I’ve then added the sonos skill in Alexa app and grouped the play 1 & play 3 under the title “family Room”. I am using amazon music unlimited to stream music. Everything seemed to set up ok but now seem to be encountering several issues. For example, when I ask Alexa to play a track on either “sonos” or “family Room” it will simply play the last selected track played on sonos (selected within the app). Once playing I cannot adjust volume, skip track or stop the music. The volume will just dip after hearing the word Alexa and then go back to how it was. The only way I can control is to open the sonos app on phone which is not ideal. I’ve forgotten all devices on everything

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jgatie
6 years ago
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AJWykesContributor I
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music Library & Alexa

How do you play music from your Music Library (I have a media server) via Alexa. Only seems to play from Internet?

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6 years ago
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zBernieAvid Contributor I
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Pair of Play 1 speakers not working with Alexa

I have my Sonos system configured to work with Alexa. I can say "Alexa, play Pink Floyd in the living room", and it works. The same is true of my family room. I have a Sonos Connect in the living room and family room. I can also use voice commands to play music on a single play 1 in my garage. However, in my sun room, I have a pair of play 1 speakers paired in stereo. When I use voice commands to play music in the sun room, whatever was last played in the Sonos app on these speakers plays, not what I tell Alexa to play. There are no other devices named "sun room". I tried forgetting them and re-discovering them, but that did not help. I think I'll try a different name and see if that helps. Anyone else experience this issue?

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Keith N
6 years ago
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lee2305Contributor I
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Alexa echo dot email

Has anyone recieved a voucher code yet from Sonos with a code to get money off an Amazon echo dot device. I haven't recieved one yet :(

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6 years ago
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Kenb2727Contributor I
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Sonos & Alexa

I am using an Echo Dot with my Sonos. I can’t seem to turn the volume up or down using Alexa voice command. It says my speakers are not compatible with this command.

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Keith N
6 years ago
dv8withn8
dv8withn8Contributor I
posted in Amazon Alexa and Sonos

Echo Dot

So they announce Alexa integration with our Sonos systems. But of course they send a coupon for an Echo Dot after I buy one specifically for my Sonos. :? The Alexa integration is working well so far by the way. Really recommend it to anyone still on the fence. All it needs is Spotify controls integrated more thoroughly.

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6 years ago
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LordCheeseContributor I
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Grouped Speakers and Alexa

I have a grouping setup that comprises 2 play:3's, a sub and a playbar, and im trying to make it work with my echo dot. I have other rooms working fine with them (so i can issue voice commands to my echo dot and play music/radio on my bedroom play:one speakers) - but it doesnt seem to work for the living room "group". Is this supported right now or is it something thats being worked on for a future update?

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6 years ago
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dworkContributor I
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Multi Zone playing

What command would be used to get Alexa to play in all rooms?

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dave77
6 years ago
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cohenriContributor I
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Sonos Connect and Echo Dot - Audio Input Question

Is there a way to connect an Echo Dot to a Sonos Connect without using the Audio Inputs (i.e. wirelessly)? I ask this because I am already using the Audio input to connect the tv cable box to the Connect. I have a hard wired non-Sonos sound bar and hard-wired non-Sonos speakers throughout the house. I'm hoping to get this set up so that I can use the echo dot to control my speakers through the Connect. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

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6 years ago
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Kumar
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Limitations of Voice in general

I will start this with a caveat that all of this is speculation because I still have to see Alexa working with Sonos, so anyone that has is encouraged to shoot it down in a hurry if it isn't valid. It was triggered by a recent conversation here about trouble with Radio play started via a voice command as compared to via a controller tap. On reflection it occurs to me that compared to tapping a specific line item, voice commands are convenient, but not made granular as easily as the former. An example: A station that I listen to, Radio Paradise, offers users a way to pick a stream out of a few options, that works best for them. The higher 320k bitstream offer better sound quality but also needs/consumes more internet bandwidth than the also offered lower one of 128 k. But if one can use the higher one, choosing its URL in the Sonos controller and assigning the Radio Paradise name to it ensures that the controller tap on the name will always result in the 320k bitstream being selected

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6 years ago
biffta
bifftaHeadliner I
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Dot won’t play on Playbar but will on others.

The Alexa app for my Dot has found all three of my Sonos devices. When I ask it to play, for example radio on the Playbar, nothing happens and the Dot tells me it doesn’t recognise the name Playbar. Thinking it may be confused when I say the name Playbar into it, because of inclusion of the word “play” in the instruction I renamed it TV in the Sonos app. However it’s made no difference. Now when I ask it to play on the TV, as before nothing happens other than it tells me it cannot find anything called TV although it is recognised in the Alexa app as I have rescanned my devices. Other two devices are okay. Anyone any ideas please? Thanks.

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jgatie
6 years ago
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