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Sonos will reportedly offer a fresh app design on Android and iOS really soon
Out with the old, in with the new, including a customizable home screen
Sonos has reportedly refreshed its app on Android and iOS (per The Verge), and the update will supposedly drop really soon, on May 7th, according to those familiar with the plans. And it sounds like a rather large update, bringing a customizable home screen, along with easier setup for the company's products, a complaint we even saw with the Arc. Ideally, connections to speakers will be improved, though it sounds like all of this hinges on the company not running into any issues during testing before the rumored May 7th release date.
Sonos Arc review: More than you need, exactly what you want
The Arc is the best soundbar around for big rooms where money doesn't matter
The Sonos Arc is the home audio giant’s biggest and best soundbar, but it’s also the company’s most expensive. If you’re a Sonos devotee or considering a conversion, you may be wondering if the Arc does enough to justify its steep price tag, especially when the company’s own Beam bar comes in at half the price. The short answer is that the Arc is the Sonos soundbar for audiophiles and those trying to fill especially large rooms. But if that’s you, then the Arc really is excellent, whether on its own or paired with other Sonos speakers as surrounds or subs.
With Sonos speakers up to 20% off, now's the perfect time to build your dream home theater
Save big on some of our favorite Sonos products
If you're looking to enhance the sound of your music or movies, Sonos speakers are going to be a great option. The brand has been around for quite some time, and offers a wide range of high-quality products. While Sonos speakers can be pricey, we're now seeing stellar deals that can knock up to 20% off for a limited time.
Sonos Era 100 review: Room-filling sound meets thoughtful improvements
If this speaker proves anything, it's that the new 'era' of Sonos is going to be a good one
Sonos is no stranger to the world of wireless audio. In fact, the company essentially invented the Wi-Fi-connected craze, with competitors like Bose, Apple, and Bluesound releasing standalone smart speakers that our phones, tablets, and laptops can easily connect to. But when it comes to top-shelf performance from a small device, the Sonos One (and the subsequent One SL) were hard to beat. Nowadays, though, there’s a new entry-level Sonos product in town.
Enter the Sonos Era 100, an excellent smart speaker that adds a little extra height and bulk to the Sonos One blueprint. We had the opportunity to test out the Era 100 for a few weeks, and while we did run into a couple of hitches, our test drive ended up being an incredible experience overall. The Sonos Era 100 is a great smart speaker.
Sonos speakers, like the Move 2 and Era 300, are some of the most popular options for smart speakers. They offer excellent audio quality and simplify the creation of multiroom audio experiences. They may run into issues that can be resolved by performing a factory reset. While this removes your settings and requires you to set up your speaker from scratch, it often solves common issues by removing existing setup glitches.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Era 300: Budget or brawn?
Find out whether the Sonos Era 100 or the Era 300 is your ticket to sonic paradise
Sonos creates excellent smart speakers that prioritize sound quality and versatility. Depending on your needs and budget, your Sonos system might comprise a single portable speaker or up to 32 units throughout your home. Best of all, you can start small and build up from there. With the Sonos app, the entire operation is centralized at your fingertips, whether you want to stream the same music throughout your home or play different sources in discrete zones, for example.
Best Sonos speakers in 2024
The Sonos line includes numerous wireless speakers and systems, but which is the right one for you?
Nearly two decades ago, Sonos burst onto the home audio scene with a bang. The company established itself by offering scaleable, Wi-Fi-based systems that outperformed everything else on the market. Fast-forward to today, and Sonos is still earning acclaim with a broad line-up of high-performance home audio and portable speaker solutions that can stream from all the major platforms.
Sonos is bringing back its best Black Friday deals? Sounds too good to be true!
Save up to 35% off home theater and portable speakers for a limited time
We may be past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but if you missed out on any Sonos Black Friday deals this past month, we have some good news for you. Sonos is bringing back its best holiday deals throughout the month of December, offering audiophiles another chance at saving on the company's top audio equipment before the end of the year.
How to connect a Sonos soundbar to your TV
It only takes a few steps to enjoy premium-quality music on your soundbar
Sonos produces premium soundbars and some of the best smart speakers for music lovers. You can upgrade your home theater setup by adding soundbars and subwoofers to your existing audio ecosystem. But setting up your soundbar might be difficult if you're new to the Sonos audio system.
The best Sonos Black Friday deals you can’t afford to miss
Sonos has discounted some of its best speakers and surround sets this Black Friday
Sonos is a big name in the audio market so their products can come with a hefty price tag. But there’s good news. The Sonos Black Friday deals give you a chance to snag your favorite products without spending a fortune.
Sonos wants to challenge Google on the headphones and set-top box front
Sonos seems to be gearing up for a 2024 product blitz, aiming to take over your ears and entertainment center
Sonos is navigating a rocky road in the consumer hardware game, facing a demand slump that even CEO Patrick Spence can't sugarcoat, calling it "challenging" in a recent earnings call. Despite the hurdles, the company remains optimistic about 2024, with Spence teasing something major—a new product set to drop next year that has them buzzing. Turns out, Spence was seemingly hinting at Sonos' debut in the headphone world and a set-top box on the horizon to challenge the heavyweights like Apple, Google, and Roku.
Sonos Move 2 vs. Roam: Power or portability?
Sonos’ second-gen Move is built for power and performance, but how does it fare against the company’s most portable audio device?
When it comes to wireless audio, Sonos is one of the best audio companies you can buy speakers from. Over the years, the brand’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth peripherals have only gotten louder and stronger, and once battery power was introduced to the original Sonos Move, we could start taking our favorite Sonos gear camping, too. But now there’s a new Sonos Move in town, billed as the Sonos Move 2, and it’s supposed to rock even harder and last even longer than its predecessor. Does this mean there’s no place in the world for Sonos’ smaller battery-powered speaker, the Sonos Roam? Absolutely not.
This beloved Nest feature is back after Sonos' patent claim goes up in smoke
You should be able to add Nest devices back to multiple speaker groups at once soon
Google and Sonos are fighting over who owns the rights to multi-room audio, and customers are frequently caught in the crossfire. Last month, Google took away the ability to add Nest devices to multiple speaker groups at once due to Sonos' patent lawsuit. This was a major bummer for Nest users, but there's good news: On October 6, a federal judge ruled in Google's favor, invalidating Sonos' patent claims.
Court throws out $32.5 million Sonos win against Google
Your Google speakers may just get back some long-lost features
Google and Sonos have been engaged in a patent dispute for years now, with Sonos claiming that Google infringes on its intellectual property around audio casting and smart speaker management. In the course of time, Google was forced to remove a few features from Android phones and ultimately had to pay a multi-million dollar penalty. A California judge has now thrown that previous verdict out of the window, saying that the patents in question were not enforceable.
Sonos Move 2 review: Worth the weight
Sonos has nailed the execution — and the sound quality — with its updated portable smart speaker
I've never left the house with the Sonos Move. Despite the best of intentions, it's an admission I expect Sonos may not appreciate, especially in the first paragraph of a review for its latest product. But after spending a good four years with Sonos's original portable speaker, a hybrid Wi-Fi/Bluetooth behemoth that sounds about as good as a battery-powered speaker can (and it had better for $399), I never entered into a situation that justified walking with the speaker beyond my backyard.
Sonos Move 2 vs. Move: Everything doubled except the weight
An extra $50 makes a really big difference
Sonos recently dropped the Sonos Move 2, a new second-generation version of its household-portable Sonos Move that upgrades just about everything that was arguably lacking in that earlier model. The Sonos Move 2 packs in better sound quality, substantially improved battery life, and a refined design with nicer touch controls.
Sonos Move 2 upgrades everything, with better sound, 24-hour battery, and improved controls
A $50 jump over its predecessor, but you get simultaneous Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Back in 2019, Sonos launched the first Move speaker, packing the sound quality and features to rub shoulders with the best Bluetooth speakers on the market. The hardware had shortcomings, like the short playtime per charge limiting the potential for outdoor use. It has been a few years, and an update was beginning to feel overdue. Now, the Sonos Move 2 is here, and the company has made the product much better than the first generation without changing too much, at least on paper.
Leaked Sonos Move 2 renders have us green with envy
A new color and signs of other user-requested changes are visible
Sonos isn’t heard of very often, but this high-end home and personal audio brand is right up there, rubbing shoulders with industry greats like Bose, Sony, and Sennheiser. Sonos also stepped into the portable speaker market in 2019 with the Sonos Move, which quickly earned a spot on our list of the best smart speakers. Now, three years later, rumors suggest the product’s successor, the Sonos Move, is expected to debut next month. Ahead of the official unveiling, we have come across leaked marketing imagery for the Move 2, revealing key design changes.
How to set up Sonos
Sonos speakers, bridges, and other devices are easy to set up with the app. Here's how to do it
Sonos produces a range of excellent home speakers that are packed with smart features and ready for a wide range of sound services. They're one of the best options if you want both Google Assistant and Alexa in your speakers. Plus, they are a common choice for a big home entertainment system upgrade. We're big fans of the Sonos Era 300 for whole-room sound.
The Sonos Move 2 will reportedly woo you with all-day battery life
It could also feature stereo sound support
If you are in the market for a premium portable Bluetooth speaker, there are hardly any better options than the Sonos Move. The speaker can get loud without compromising sound quality and features both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration. But when you consider the Move costs a whopping $400 and is over four years old, you can't help but feel that it does not deliver enough to justify its steep price tag. Sonos could fix all your gripes with the Move 2, its next portable speaker that will reportedly launch at the end of September.