Sonos

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beerbaron wrote: »

Those are Play:1s not Sonos Ones

well spotted...I didn't know there was a difference..:o

dubmick

Yeah it’s the Sonos One with Alexa built in that I am looking for, thanks though

Eggs For Dinner

Got a Play 1 for €149.99 from Littlewoods today, free delivery. Excellent value. The software to link to Alexa will arrive soon enough

NellyMcD

Alexa software is already available

Eggs For Dinner

NellyMcD wrote: »

Alexa software is already available

Any link to where I can install it?

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givecredit

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

Any link to where I can install it?

If you own an echo or echo dot you can connect to sonos1 using the sonos app. Place the play in best position for your music and place echo device in best listening position.

Eggs For Dinner

I have the Sonos Play 1, not the Sonos One

Somedaythefire

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

I have the Sonos Play 1, not the Sonas One

Yeah you have to get an echo dot for that. The play 1 doesn't have any microphones

NellyMcD

Yes. Apologies you need an echo dot or similar to get this to work. It does work very well though.

Eggs For Dinner

NellyMcD wrote: »

Yes. Apologies you need an echo dot or similar to get this to work. It does work very well though.

I don't mean to drag this off topic, but I have the Play 1 and I have an Echo Dot, but I'm told they can't be linked in this territory. Any "how to" guide out there?

Sorry for the confusion

NellyMcD

Just update your Sonos software to the latest and it should automatically recognise the Echo and Play:1 are on the same network. You then say something like 'play the Rolling Stone on ****' The stars being what you have named your Play :1 device.

You need a premium Spotify account for this too.

kellsred

NellyMcD wrote: »

Just update your Sonos software to the latest and it should automatically recognise the Echo and Play:1 are on the same network. You then say something like 'play the Rolling Stone on ****' The stars being what you have named your Play :1 device.

You need a premium Spotify account for this too.

You also need to link them in the smart home section of the Alexa app

King Cantona

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

Got a Play 1 for €149.99 from Littlewoods today, free delivery. Excellent value. The software to link to Alexa will arrive soon enough

gone back up in price today:(

Eggs For Dinner

King Cantona wrote: »

gone back up in price today:(

Richersounds now have it at €149. My order with Littlewoods is still "processing", despite the website indicating today as the delivery date. Might be an issue.

Richard Roma

If these were wireless I’d be all over them. I want something that can be moved effortlessly around the house so I might go for a Bose Soundlink Colour.

Mantis Toboggan

Lads how would the sonos compare with the Google home?

Optimus Prime

The sound off these is amazing to be honest, ive two of them in my kitchen setup as a stereo pair and its fantastic. I dont have a google home so cant compare but id imagine its better than just one google home if you had two linked. Im going to get a few more to put in different rooms.

irelandrover

Is there a benefit to getting the Sonos One over the play 1 and an echo?

irishbuzz

If you would like voice control and don't have an echo dot device then Sonos One is the way to go. The Sonos One will also support Airplay 2 soon if you have Apple devices.

If these things aren't important to you though get a Play 1

irelandrover

irishbuzz wrote: »

If you would like voice control and don't have an echo dot device then Sonos One is the way to go. The Sonos One will also support Airplay 2 soon if you have Apple devices.

If these things aren't important to you though get a Play 1

Currently i have a dot and a few sonos.

Id like to get another for the bedroom. Is there an advantage of getting the Sonos one over getting the play 1 and the dot. it is cheaper to buy the devices seperately than buy tyhe Sonos One.

irishbuzz

If you do make use of the dot and it's not in your bedroom then I would go with the Sonos One. It's likely to support newer tech more than the Play1 anyway. I say that as the owner of 2 x Play 1s

Eggs For Dinner

Richard Roma wrote: »

If these were wireless I’d be all over them. I want something that can be moved effortlessly around the house so I might go for a Bose Soundlink Colour.

They are, other than the mains cable

Somedaythefire

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

They are, other than the mains cable

Think he means battery operated.

Richard Roma

Somedaythefire wrote: »

Think he means battery operated.

Yeah, that’s what I mean. I know it’s irrelevant if you’re buying a few and networking them.

Skippy along

Which sonos should i buy
https://www.stuff.tv/features/which-sonos-should-you-buy

Somedaythefire

Richard Roma wrote: »

Yeah, that’s what I mean. I know it’s irrelevant if you’re buying a few and networking them.

If you're going for one with an internal battery, go for a UE Boom, or WonderBoom. Sound quality is prob better than the Bose one you mentioned, but nowhere near a Sonos.

Richard Roma

Somedaythefire wrote: »

If you're going for one with an internal battery, go for a UE Boom, or WonderBoom. Sound quality is prob better than the Bose one you mentioned, but nowhere near a Sonos.

Thanks. Will check those out.