Buying some new Sonos speakers or want to get the most out of your existing audio setup? We’ve got you covered.
Sonos makes some of the best wireless speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, and amplifiers you can buy today. Aside from their great sound, that assessment is largely based on how well connected they can be. Sonos speakers all work together within a wider ecosystem, and each device is controllable via the brand’s S2 app. The app lets you add and remove Sonos devices from your setup as you please, while making it easy to adjust your music playback and stream content from your phone. This means you can make your Sonos setup as big or as small as you want. Pretty much any configuration you can think of is possible, from multiroom audio systems with speakers built into your ceilings to modest home cinema solutions with soundbars and rear stereo speakers. If you’ve purchased or been gifted a Sonos speaker, or if you’re interested in boosting your existing setup, you might be wondering where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to setting up a Sonos speaker, including everything you need to know about how the clever wireless ecosystem works. Sonos makes a range of wireless speakers, soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and other audio devices that connect to your home Wi-Fi network. You can use as many or as few of these devices as you like in a Sonos sound system, grouping together different speakers to play in sync. These groups can be assigned to specific rooms in your home, so you can essentially have music following you from room to room as you go about your day. Adding speakers, assigning them to groups, and adjusting your music playback is all done through the Sonos S2 app (unless you have an older legacy device that doesn’t work with the latest app). This is also where you can browse music from your favorite streaming services, play radio, audiobooks, and podcasts, and set alarms. Most newer Sonos speakers and devices come with support for Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. This means you can give these speakers commands like changing the volume or your music, ask questions, and control your other smart home devices with your voice alone. The Sonos ecosystem might not appeal to hardcore audiophiles that want to tinker with cables and amplifiers all day long, but it’s the easiest way to create a multiroom audio experience right now – no wires necessary.
