Sonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6
The company is hoping to collect feedback on Sonos 27voice to avoid a repeat of its previous app redesign debacle.
Sonos has unveiled plans to launch its new voice assistant, Sonos 27voice, in early access starting November 6. This marks a shift from the company's previous app redesign issues. The assistant will be part of an update rolling out this week. Sonos 27voice, a revamped voice assistant, is one of several new features and design tweaks in the upcoming Sonos 27 software. Originally introduced in September, Sonos 27 was expected to support third-party AI assistants and offer voice control functionality.
Sonos 27voice differs as it understands natural language and can answer a broader range of general knowledge queries. Users could ask it to play a specific album or inquire about current events, receiving accurate responses. The assistant can also play music based on mood or genre to specific speakers or areas in the home. To access Sonos 27voice, users must request early access through the Sonos app and receive approval.
During early access, the feature will be available in the US in English. Sonos 27 itself will only work with devices running the Sonos S2 platform. The company will gather feedback to avoid a repeat of its 2024 app redesign issues. Additionally, Sonos is introducing Presets and System Health as two other new features. Presets allow users to save and instantly play groupings of music and playback settings. System Health provides iOS users with an overview of their system's connection status and network details.
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