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Upgrade your home theater’s music department with these affordable TCL, Vizio, and Sonos soundbars on Best Buy for as low as $80 with savings up to $50 off.
Sonos Sale: Huge discounts on Sonos Beam, Sonos One, and Sonos One SL
The Sonos One SL wireless speaker, Sonos One Gen 2 smart speaker, and Sonos Beam soundbar are incredibly powerful and sleekly designed.
Meet Sonos S2, a New App and OS — and legacy product solution
Sonos has announced a new app and operating system that will add features for its newer products, with older products still being supported by the old OS.
Sonos decides to trash its controversial Recycle Mode
In response to backlash, Sonos is backing down its decision to "brick" older speakers and devices as part of a trade-in program for discounted newer products.
Sonos One vs. Amazon Echo Studio
The Sonos Play One and Amazon Echo Studio happen to be two incredibly similar speakers disguised in a pair of significantly different packages. But which speaker is the best of the two?
Sonos CEO tries to calm customers, says products will work ‘as long as possible’
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has written an open letter to his customers clarifying the company's previous announcement that it will end software updates for older products in May 2020. Though it's not a reversal by any means, it may be enough to calm some of the angry voices on social media outlets.
Digital Trends Live: Bezos hacked, Mars 2020 rover naming finalists, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata dive into the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including Jeff Bezos’s phone hack, some Sonos devices could be losing features, Netflix subscriptions take a hit, Mars 2020 rover naming finalists, and more.
Sonos users are furious over plans to drop support for legacy products
Having loyal customers is a badge of honor for companies. However, that same loyalty can turn into anger when these customers feel abandoned. Such is the case with Sonos: After announcing that some older products would cease to get software updates in May 2020, users took to social media to share their annoyance.
Older Sonos devices could lose access to features as soon as May 2020
All good things must come to an end: Sonos has said that some of its oldest products will no longer receive software updates after May 2020, and that features like streaming music will eventually stop working for those who decide to keep them. A trade-in program that lets owners recycle the products is still an option.
Sonos is suing Google for allegedly copying its tech — and Amazon could be next
In a classic case of David versus Goliath, Sonos is suing Google over what it claims is theft of its intellectual property. The legal action creates a lot of bad blood between the two companies that have worked together for years on streaming service and voice assistant integrations.
Sonos’ Trade-Up Program bricks and junks old devices instead of reselling them
A Twitter user who works at an e-waste recycler called out Sonos' Trade-Up Program as an environmentally unfriendly practice that only seeks to generate new sales. Instead of being able to re-sell old Sonos products, the program effectively bricks the devices, which means that they have to be scrapped.
Sonos Amp and Sonos Port prices are going up by $50 in 2020
Sonos is raising the prices of two of its non-speaker products, the Sonos Amp and Sonos Port. Both products will see a $50 price hike in January 2020, the result of overseas production investments in Malaysia. To learn more about the new prices and Sonos' other 2019 changes, check out our full report.
These are the best Sonos deals for Cyber Monday 2019
Want the best Sonos Cyber Monday deals? We've done the heavy lifting so you don't have to. Sonos has discounted all of its home theater products for Cyber Monday, and we can help you choose the one that's right for you. Sonos discounts don't come around very often, so don't wait... Cyber Monday is almost over.
Spotify’s free tier now works on Sonos, just in time for Black Friday
With a new software update, Sonos is making it possible to stream Spotify's free, ad-supported tier on Sonos devices using the Sonos app. Previously, the only way to do that was to use Spotify Connect from the Spotify app. The free tier will also work with Google Assistant, but for now, Alexa isn't compatible.
Bose Portable Smart Speaker review: Great sound, anywhere
With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, smart assistants, and a built-in battery, you can take this great-sounding speaker anywhere.
Sonos Move vs. Bose Portable Home Speaker: Smart portable shootout
Want a top-notch wireless smart speaker with a built-in battery so you can take it on the road? You now have two excellent choices: The Sonos Move vs. Bose Portable Home Speaker. With very similar features each has its strengths and will appeal to different buyers. Which one is right for you?
Sonos trade-up offer gives you a 30% discount when you recycle older products
Sonos has created a trade-up program for owners of some of its older products. Those who agree to put their old devices into a recycle mode that effectively disables them from being used can get a 30% discount on the purchase of a new Sonos product. Some covered products were sold less than a year ago.
Sonos experiments with monthly rental option in the Netherlands
For those who prefer to rent instead of buying their home theater gear, Sonos now has a rental option for those who live in the Netherlands. Called Flex, the program gives customers the choice of three Sonos configurations starting at 15 euros per month, which can be canceled or modified at any time.
Ikea gives us a closer look at its Sonos/Symfonisk wireless controller
As Ikea gets closer to finally launching its remote volume control for its Sonos-built Symfonisk speakers, we've now got some more details on how the remote control works and what it will cost, thanks to Ikea's France website, which has released an entire product page for the Symfonisk volume remote control.
Sonos unveils updated Play:1 and Connect with new names, new features
The Sonos Play:1 and Sonos Connect have been mainstays of the company's wireless audio product lineup for years, but now it's time for a change. The Play:1 is now superseded by the $179 One SL, designed to stereo pair with a Sonos One, and the new $399 Port replaces the Connect. Here are all the details.
Sonos’ first portable Bluetooth speaker likely to debut at IFA next week
In what appears to be confirmation that Sonos is working on its first Bluetooth product, an FCC filing and leaked product photos shows a speaker that bears a strong resemblance to the Sonos One. Given Sonos' plans to attend IFA, the speaker is likely to debut at the electronics show in Berlin next week.
Bose’s $349 portable smart speaker with Bluetooth aims to steal Sonos’ thunder
In advance of Sonos' much-leaked launch of its first Bluetooth speaker, Bose has dropped its own portable smart speaker -- the $349 Bose Portable Home Speaker -- which looks like a virtual carbon copy of the expected Sonos product. It supports Alexa and Google Assistant and goes on sale in September.
Ikea-Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker review
Can a $99 speaker deliver the kind of sound and convenience that Sonos users have become accustomed to? In a word: Yes. And then some. The Ikea-Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf speaker manages to sound great while fitting into nearly any space in your home, and can also double as an actual bookshelf.
Sonos One and Sonos Beam get huge Amazon Prime Day discounts up to $140
There are tons of great deals to be had on Amazon Prime Day, and Sonos products are no exception. Sonos' two smart speaker products, the Sonos One and Sonos Beam, have been discounted for Prime Day, but Amazon has also thrown in some $50 gift cards to make these deals even better.
Amazon is reportedly planning a bigger, better Echo smart speaker
There's a lot of competition in the smart speaker space, which may be why reports now say that Amazon is planning a new, better-sounding version of its Echo smart speaker for 2020. The new model would likely compete with the Sonos One, Google Home Max, and Apple's HomePod, for the higher-end of the market.
How to supercharge your Sonos system with the Plex Media Server
Sonos is a fantastic whole-home wireless music system, but there are some things it can't do. Using the powerful Plex Media Server as an alternative source for music playback lets you expand your library, play more formats, and more. Learn all about the benefits and how to integrate the two systems.
What is Roon? The pricey, powerful Apple iTunes alternative
Roon is a music organization and playback app that will have you wondering why you waited for Apple to kill iTunes. With its unique music-discovery features and the ability to stream audio to any speaker in your home, the only question is whether the app can justify its price.
Ikea creates a physical remote control for Symfonisk and Sonos speakers
With the official retail launch of Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk wireless speakers only weeks away, we now know that Ikea will be selling a small, physical remote control for these speakers. Designed to work with the company's Tradfri smart home system, it will let users play/pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume.
Amazon offers $30 gift card when you buy this two-room Sonos Play:1 bundle deal
Looking to spruce up your home entertainment setup? You're in luck —Amazon is throwing in a free $30 Amazon Gift Card with every Two Room Sonos Play:1 Bundle, and that's an offer that's not to be turned down, dropping the price from $298 down to a more enticing $268.
Sonos is now compatible with Google Assistant, but Apple Music must wait
Sonos is now rolling out a free update to its software that will make its full range of Wi-Fi speakers and components compatible with Google Assistant. The update also gives owners of Sonos One and Beam smart speakers the option to use Google Assistant or Alexa as their voice interface of choice.
Finally! Sonos says it’ll launch Google Assistant for select speakers next week
It's been a very long road for Sonos customers who have been patiently waiting for the company to make good on its promise to integrate Google Assistant into its platform. On Thursday the company revealed it’s finally able to deliver, and will roll out the feature to two of its speakers next week.
First-generation Sonos One smart speaker prices drop to just $150
We found a pretty great deal: The original Sonos One smart speaker is now $150, which is the lowest price we've seen since it launched. Though no longer the newest version, the first-gen model sounds identical to the second-gen, and will still get Google Assistant support when it launches later this year.
Best Buy slashes prices on Sonos and Sonance outdoor speaker bundles
With the summer entertainment season coming fast, Best Buy slashed the price of the Sonos and Sonance Outdoor Speaker Streaming Audio Bundle with an xPress Audio Keypad. This outdoor bundle includes a Sonos Connect amplifier, two Sonance Outdoor Speakers, and an Audio Keypad. You can save $550 during this sale.