The headline feature of the One is support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Compatible with several streaming services.Supports both Alexa and Google Assistant.The Sonos One even gets rid of the gunmetal grille of the Play:1 – I feel like we could have kept that and still have the minimalist feel. Sonos says it’s meant to blend in with your décor, not stick out as a design statement. The Sonos One was initially launched in black or white, although since launch it’s been made available in red, green and yellow options – perfect for the style-conscious.
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That’s your lot – Sonos sticks to its typically minimalist approach and isn’t interested in offline auxiliary sources. The speaker has an array of six microphones, which make use of echo-cancellation technology to make sure the voice assistant can hear you call even when music is playing.Īt the back is an Ethernet socket, and a button for setup replaces the Play:1’s screw thread (designed for mounting).
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You can also tap to mute the voice assistant. You tap to change volume, play or pause, and swipe to change tracks.
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The only real difference is the top panel, where physical keys have been replaced by very responsive touch-sensitive controls. The Sonos One is a tweaked version of the now discontinued Sonos Play:1, a 16cm tall speaker that will fit on a bookshelf or bedside table.
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That’s because Sonos takes an agnostic approach to home automation and music streaming. The smart speaker market is getting ever more crowded with each passing month – but the Sonos One offers a great balance of audio performance, price and smarts. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility.Alexa not fully compatible with Spotify at launch.