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The Verge
3 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Sonos' smart assistant is expanding from music to home control
Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the weather. But by the end of this year, the smart assistant will introduce compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform allowing it to also control lights through voice commands, according to Hueblog. In late 2019, Sonos acquired a Paris-based company called Snips that had created a 'private-by-design' AI voice platform. Nearly three years later, Sonos Voice Control was introduced offering users an alternative to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for controlling the company's smart speakers with voice commands. Sonos Voice Control can be used to adjust volume, group multiple Sonos speakers together, or play songs from streaming services including Apple Music and Spotify, with an emphasis on privacy since all commands are processed locally and never sent to the cloud. Its capabilities have slowly expanded over the past few years, but interoperability with Philips Hue would be the first time Sonos Voice Control is compatible with another smart home platform. Specifics on how exactly you can control Hue lights with the smart assistant aren't known, but Hueblog speculates that users will be able to turn individual lights on and off, adjust brightness, or activate scenes using voice commands. More details will potentially be revealed at a media event that Philips Hue has planned for September 3rd, 2025, during the IFA show in Berlin where it typically announces new products and services. The Verge has reached out to Sonos about this potential major expansion of Sonos Voice Control's capabilities. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Andrew Liszewski Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Smart Home Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Sonos Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Speakers Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
CNET
25-05-2025
- CNET
Memorial Day Sale: Score 25% Off Sonos' Best Portable Speakers While You Can
Whether you're relaxing on the patio, hosting a Memorial Day get together or firing up the grill, summer moments are better with the right soundtrack. If you're thinking about upgrading your portable music setup, Sonos has you covered. Their portable speakers not only sound amazing but also look great and work seamlessly with your existing Sonos system for whole home listening. As part of its Memorial Day sale, Sonos is taking 25 percent off its popular portable speakers. The Sonos Roam 2 is now just $134 with a $46 discount, while the Sonos Move 2 is down to $336, saving you $113. These rich room filling speakers are now an even better deal and the perfect excuse to take your summer playlist anywhere. The smaller of the two, the Sonos Roam 2, packs impressive sound into a compact and ultra-portable design, making it the perfect speaker to take anywhere. It even ranks highly on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers. Its precision-engineered drivers deliver surprisingly bold clarity and bass for its size. With a rugged build that's waterproof and dustproof to IP67 standards, it's ready for poolside playlists, hikes or beach days. Between 10 hours of playback, voice commands via Sonos Voice Control or Amazon Alexa, and USB-C charging, the Roam 2 packs in pretty much everything you need from a portable speaker. Plus, you can connect it to Wi-Fi at home to unlock additional features and sync it with your other Sonos speakers for seamless multi-room sound. The bigger and bolder option, the Sonos Move 2, delivers high-fidelity stereo sound in a durable, portable form. With an upgraded acoustic design featuring two tweeters instead of one, it offers richer vocals, detailed highs and a wider soundstage. Backed by a precision-tuned woofer, the bass feels deep and dynamic. Battery life has doubled from the original Move, giving you up to 24 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. With shock-absorbing materials and an IP56 rating, it stands up to rain, splashes, dust and drops. Additionally, the built-in handle makes it easy to move from room to patio, and when it's time to recharge, just drop it on the included wireless charging base or plug it into any USB-PD charger. Looking for headphones or more affordable speaker options? CNET's expert team has rounded up the best Memorial Day headphone and speaker discounts for you. We'll be keeping this space up to date through the Memorial Day weekend so keep checking back for the latest deals. Why this deal matters Sonos deals are pretty rare, and these Memorial Day deals drop some of Sonos' most versatile speakers to whole new price points. The Move 2 delivers the signature Sonos experience with rich stereo sound, seamless integration into your home setup. Carry it around anywhere, and when home, you can use it as an extra speaker in the kitchen or as part of a surround sound set up. Not many speakers can claim to do that. The Sonos Roam 2 does much the same at a lower price and with a more compact size.
