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Sonos is a name that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to \u201cpremium audio\u201d. And, it is pretty premium, not just in price but also in the audio quality you\u2019re getting. But with Sonos, you\u2019re getting a lot more than just a speaker, or a soundbar. It\u2019s important to explain what Sonos actually is, because it\u2019s basically what Tesla is to cars. It\u2019s more of a tech company, than a sound company.
\nIn this article, we\u2019re going to tell you everything you need to know about Sonos. And perhaps help you decide if it is the system you should be adding to your home.
\nWhat is Sonos?
\nSonos is actually quite new, when you look at audio companies. It was founded in 2002, and is actually a publicly traded company now. It was founded for one main reason, to \u201ctransform your home sound system for the digital age.\u201d AN dit has done that quite well. Sonos\u2019 products and software were designed to fill every room of your home with music. But its the flexibility and functionality of its products that have made it a household name.
\nOriginally, Sonos worked by connecting one single speaker to your home network. Then you could add additional units up to a max of 32, into the mix. This would use a dedicated secure wireless mesh network to work. Now, fast-forward almost 20 years, you can connect any, and as many Sonos speakers to your network.
\nWith the new Sonos S2 platform that it launched in 2020, users are able to do a whole lot of different things with their Sonos speakers, all from their smartphone, and even using their virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
\nSonos is mostly popular for its multi-room audio setup. Allowing you to put speakers all throughout your home and connect them together to play the same music, or even setup a wireless surround-sound setup.
\nGetting Started
\nFirst up, you\u2019ll want to decide which Sonos speaker you want to add to your home. We\u2019d recommend starting with a soundbar. Since it can also be used a speaker to stream music, and improve the audio from your TV. So after you get the Sonos Beam or the Arc, you\u2019ll want to download the Sonos app.
\nYou\u2019re going to need to create an account. You won\u2019t really use the account much, or even the app much. But it does make it helpful to control your entire Sonos setup, and change the EQ when you need to. The Sonos app is going to walk you through setting up your speaker(s).
\nNow, with the app, you\u2019ll be able to add streaming services to the app, so you can play from the Sonos app. You can also group your speakers, if you have multiple speakers, and also adjust the volume. Like we noted already, you don\u2019t really need to use the app, especially if you use Spotify, as you can connect through Spotify Connect. It\u2019s super easy.<\/p>\n

What is TruePlay and Auto TruePlay?
\nThe same speaker can sound differently in different rooms. That\u2019s based on the size and shape of the room, and even the height of the room. As well as windows and so forth. And that\u2019s where TruePlay comes into play.
\nTruePlay is a feature that Sonos debuted a few years ago and allows the speaker to modify the acoustic output of the speaker. Essentially, giving you the best sounding audio in that room.
\nThe way it works, is your iOS or Android device needs to be held upside down and walk slowly around the room that the speakers are in. You\u2019ll be waving your phone up and down. The app is able to record what it hears through the phone\u2019s microphones. That allows the speaker to make changes to how it should sound.
\nIt does make you look weird when you\u2019re setting it up, but you won\u2019t have to do it again, unless you move the speaker to a new room. And it does make a huge difference.
\nWith the Sonos Move, the company debuted Auto TruePlay technology. This eliminates the process we just talked about. Instead, it uses the internal microphones to adjust the audio output for the surrounds. It works pretty well, and is available in the Roam as well. We\u2019d expect it to come in future speakers too.
\nCan I make a wireless surround-sound system with Sonos?
\nOne of the best parts of Sonos\u2019 multi-room audio feature, is that you are able to make a wireless surround-sound system pretty easily. Since it all connects over WiFi, there\u2019s very little delay between the speakers, and you can easily group them together for surround-sound. You can pair a Sonos Beam or Arc with a couple of Play:5 speakers, or maybe a One or One SL speaker. The possibilities are endless.
\nAnd if you really want to make a home theater, pick up the Sub, for even better bass.
\nWhat kind of speakers does Sonos have?
\nSonos actually has a pretty wide-range of speakers that are available now, and they continue to release a couple of new models every year. Sonos products are not typically cheap, in fact they are pretty expensive. And they rarely go on sale, but you can check out the best Sonos deals by clicking here.\u00a0
\nHere are the currently available Sonos speakers that you can buy.
\nOne
\nThe Sonos One is a \u201cbeginner\u201d speaker in our minds. This is a $200 speaker that works great on a desk, on a bedside table, or even in the living room. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. There is a One SL model that is basically the same thing, but it removes the microphones and doesn\u2019t have support for Alexa or Assistant.<\/p>\n

Move
\nThe Move was the first portable speaker from Sonos. This is a $399 portable speaker that offers around 8-10 hours of battery life, and a great sound experience. It also has support for Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
\nRoam
\nSonos Roam is the company\u2019s smaller portable speaker, and costs $179. This is a triangle-shaped speaker, so you can stand it up or lay it on its side and still fill the room with music.
\nPlay:1
\nThis has mostly been replaced by the One, but you can still find it in some places. It\u2019s a small speaker that is designed for a bunch of different places in your home.
\nPlay:3
\nThe Play:3 is a mid-size speaker that can be placed around your home, and works especially well for a wireless surround-sound system. And it is available for around $249.
\nPlay:5
\nThe Play:5 recently got updated and costs around $499. This is the biggest non-soundbar that Sonos has. Which means big sound comes from this one too. It\u2019s also very loud.
\nSonos Beam AH
\nBeam
\nThe Beam is the smaller soundbar from Sonos. It comes in at $349, and is made for those smaller TVs, think of 40\u2033 models and smaller. Though it can still work well with larger TVs too. It has support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
\nArc
\nThe Arc is a really impressive soundbar from Sonos, and the biggest in their lineup. It\u2019s like the Beam, but bigger and it has Dolby Atmos, a first for Sonos. So you\u2019re going to get some really great sound from this one. It isn\u2019t cheap with an MSRP of $799.
\nSub
\nIf you are really wanting to put together a home theater, then the Sub is the way to go. This is a $699 subwoofer that you can add to your setup for a nice surround-sound setup.
\nIkea Symfonisk Bookshelf
\nThe Symfonisk Bookshelf is one of two speakers that Sonos made with Ikea. This is a $99 bookshelf speaker that isn\u2019t quite as powerful as the One, but is very close.
\nIkea Symfonisk Table Lamp
\nThe table lamp is a $179 lamp that has a Sonos speaker built-in. Again, this is a smaller speaker so it\u2019s not quite as powerful as the One, but it is also a lamp. Unfortunately, it is not a smart lamp, but you can make it one by adding an E26 bulb to it.
\nHow do I add Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant?
\nYou can add Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to many Sonos speakers. However, you cannot use both. You can, opt to switch between the two at your liking though. Just head into the Sonos app and add the assistant you want to use. You\u2019ll be asked to add your account for Amazon or Google to your Sonos account and be all set.
\nThese are the speakers that have Alexa or Google Assistant built-in:
\nSonos One
\nBeam
\nArc
\nMove
\nRoam
\nNow, there is a difference between \u201cbuilt-in\u201d and \u201cworks with\u201d Alexa or Google Assistant. Aside from those listed above, all Sonos speakers works with both assistants too. This means that you need to have an Echo or Nest Mini nearby to give it the command to play something on your Sonos speaker. Whereas, with it built-in, your Sonos speaker can act as an Echo or Nest Mini.
\nWhich streaming services work with Sonos?
\nSonos works with just about every streaming music service out there. This is important because the majority of its speakers do not have Bluetooth. So it\u2019s not as simple as just connecting via Bluetooth to your phone and playing. Only the Move and Roam have Bluetooth, and that\u2019s because they are portable speakers.
\nHere are the majority of the services available for Sonos, and you can check out the complete list here.
\nApple Music
\nPandora
\nSpotify
\nAmazon Music
\nYouTube Music
\nSiriusXM
\nSoundCloud
\nTuneIn
\nTidal
\nNapster
\niHeartRadio
\nAudiobooks.com
\nBandcamp
\nCalm Radio
\nClassical Archives
\nConcert Vault
\nFitRadio
\nFocus@Will
\nHotelRadio.fm
\nHype Machine
\nMLB.com Gameday Audio
\nRadio Disney
\nRockbot
\nSlacker Radio
\nStitcher
\nSonos is ending updates for older devices
\nAs with most tech, Sonos will end support for older speakers. Now these aren\u2019t anything that was released in the past few years, majority of these were released in the early 2000s. So don\u2019t get too upset. But you can still use these devices with the original Sonos app. New Sonos speakers need the new S2 app.
\nThese are the speakers that are no longer receiving updates:
\noriginal Zone Players (2006)
\nConnect (2011)
\nConnect:Amp (2015)
\nfirst-gen Play:5 (2009)
\nC200 (2009)
\nBridge (2007)
\nLuckily, there is the Sonos Trade Up program to make upgrading a bit easier. Which we\u2019ll talk about next.
\nWhat is the Sonos Trade Up Program?
\nSome higher-end audio companies will do a trade up program, where you can trade in your old equipment and get a discount on your new equipment. It\u2019s a way for them to keep your business, instead of you jumping ship to another company. Bose does this, though there\u2019s really no public information about it. You need to ask someone at the Bose store about it.
\nThe Sonos Trade Up program is a great way to upgrade your Sonos speakers and other equipment. You can recycle and older, eligible speaker and get 30% off of any new speaker. Users are able to upgrade through Sonos.com, a participating retailer, or with an authorized Sonos installer.
\nThe post What Is Sonos? Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Android Headlines.
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