Sonos announced its own voice assistant in May 2022 calledSonos Voice Control. The voice assistant is designed to offer users another easy way to control theirSonos speakers, rather than just theSonos appand it offers specific functions too.
While the Sonos Voice Control assistant won’t be able to turn off yoursmart lightsor turn up your smart thermostat, it will be able to do things like group your Sonos speakers together.
you’re able to read eveything you need to know about Sonos Voice Control inour separate feature, including where it is available, what speakers it works on, and some examples of what you can ask, but here we are focusing on how to setup Sonos Voice Control and how you use it on your Sonos speakers.
How to setup Sonos Voice Control
Setting up Sonos Voice Control is super easy. Follow the steps below to set Sonos Voice Control up on your compatible Sonos speakers. You’ll need to have at least one speaker with a built-in microphone, such as theSonos OneorSonos Roam.
It’s also worth noting that Sonos Voice Control is only available officially in the US at the moment, though UK accounts should still have access - it just might not be flawless as it is currently focused on US English.
The Sonos Voice Control processes everything locally on the speaker itself so privacy is paramount.
How to use Sonos Voice Control on your speaker
Once you have added Sonos Voice Control to your smart Sonos speakers, all you have to do is say “Hey Sonos”, followed by your request. The speaker will make a noise to acknowledge it has heard you. You can also follow up similar requests quickly afterwards without having to say “Hey Sonos” again.
It’s also worth remembering that Sonos Voice Control can control other speakers in your Sonos System through asmart speaker. For example, you could ask Sonos Voice Control on your Sonos One in the kitchen to play George Ezra on yourSonos Fivein your living room. Keep in mind that while you can use Sonos Voice Control alongsideAmazon Alexa, you can’t use it alongsideGoogle Assistant.
Here are a few things you can do with Sonos Voice Control:
