Sonos’ new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless speakers go all-in on spatial audio and Bluetooth
Sonos has officially unveiled its new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless smart speakers, its first home products with Bluetooth.
Android users are about to lose a handy Sonos feature
The Sonos Android app is set to lose the ability to play music files stored locally on phones and tablets.
Sonos Sub Mini just got an extremely rare price cut
The Sonos Sub Mini wireless subwoofer is currently available from Amazon's Woot with a rare discount that makes its price slightly more affordable at $400.
Victrola Stream Carbon review: the best turntable for Sonos fans
Adding a turntable to a Sonos system to play vinyl has never been easy, but the Victrola Stream Carbon might just be the best way we've seen yet for doing it.
Sonos Sub Mini vs. Roku Wireless Bass
While the Sonos Sub Mini and Roku Wireless Bass can't be used interchangeably, we put together this guide to help you decide which woofer is best for you.
Sonos Ray soundbar review: The start of something awesome
The Sonos Ray might be smaller and cheaper than its soundbar siblings, but it packs a surprising punch and can become the basis of a great home theater system.
Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater
There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
What you need in order to build an outdoor movie theater
Piecing together your ideal outdoor home theater isn't an easy task, but we've done our part to make it easier by creating systems for a variety of budgets.
Sonos Arc vs. Sonos Playbar
From big theatrical sound to impressive codec support, the Sonos Arc and Playbar are two mighty soundbars. But which is the best? Here, we compare the two.
Pantheone’s gorgeous all-in-one speaker aims to make Sonos’ best seem mundane
If music is art, new audio company Pantheone contends that speakers from most every maker poorly illustrate that, and it is looking to change the status quo.
Sonos’ popular Move has a new color, and it’ll send you over the moon
Now available in a complete inversion of the original Shadow Black, the Sonos Move Lunar White looks to add visual appeal either indoors or out.
How to use your Alexa device as an intercom
Tired of yelling to summon your spouse? If you own two or more Alexa devices, you can intercom between them with a feature called Drop In. We'll teach you how.
Sonos debuts the $799 Arc, its first Dolby Atmos wireless soundbar
Today Sonos has replaced both its Playbar and Playbase speakers with the Arc, a big, bold Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar with AirPlay 2 and smart speaker options.
Digital Trends Live: Fandango buys Vudu, Sonos streams music, and more
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including Facebook banning events that violate social distancing, an Amazon walkout, and more.
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.
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.
You can get a peek at Ikea’s Symfonisk Sonos speakers next month
Ikea's new Symfonisk speaker collaboration with Sonos will be in stores as soon as August, but we still haven't seen what it will look like. We'll get our first look at an event in Milan on April 9. The price? According to Ikea, it will be within reach of "many people."
Can waving an iPhone around like a Shaman fix a speaker? We tried Sonos Trueplay to find out
Sonos has avoided using an Auto-EQ system until now, so why the change of heart, and does the smartphone-based system work very well?
Flexson’s VinylPlay turntable makes streaming records to Sonos speakers easy
It's not a revolutionary piece of hardware, but Flexson's suggestion that you use its VinylPlay turntable to stream to Sonos speakers is a good one.
Sonos Play:1 review
We review the Sonos Play:1, the most affordable in the company’s extensive line of high-end wireless speakers, and find a standout device as capable as it is flexible.
Sonos problems? A new Wi-Fi router might be the answer
Sonos wireless speakers are awesome when they work, and infuriating when they don't. But the problem might not be your Sonos gear at all.
Sonos could soon be the soundtrack for your next shopping trip
Sonos Pro is a new subscription service that lets companies with multiple locations manage all of their Sonos products from a central dashboard.
What is Sonos? What you need to know about the wireless music system
Everything you need to know about Sonos speakers, the Sonos app, supported music services, and more from the wireless audio system.
Sonos’ new search feature needs work
One of the best Sonos features is its universal search. Now that the company has released a new version of the tool, is it better — or worse?
Sonos CEO on Bluetooth epiphany: ‘you have to be humble enough to listen to customers’
In an interview with Digital Trends, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence explains why the company changed its tune on Bluetooth, and what might be in store for future products.
C’mon, Apple — if Sonos can admit it was wrong about Bluetooth, so can you
Sonos and Apple have many things in common, including their resistance to offering Bluetooth on their smart speakers. We think that should change.
Pantheone I speaker review: Sonos smarts, superior sound
With outstanding audio reproduction, integration with Spotify Connect, and multi-room audio, Pantheone I is poised to unseat the king — if not for the price.