{
  "id": 18030878,
  "title": "Sonos adds new Presets and prepares for the 27voice AI beta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/sonos-adds-new-presets-and-prepares-for-the-27voice-ai-beta",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-03T22:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1025903/sonos-presets-27voice-ai-early-access"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sonos is gearing up for the release of its new Presets feature and preparing for the upcoming 27voice AI beta. The company is rolling out a significant app update that will allow users to create presets for playing music at specific volumes in designated rooms. These presets will be prominently displayed on the homescreen for quick playback. In the United States, users can sign up for a spot on the waitlist for the new 27voice assistant, which will begin on November 12th after registration opens on November 6th.\n\nThe AI voice assistant will be capable of handling various tasks, such as starting music, transferring playback to different rooms, grouping and ungrouping speakers, and setting timers. However, it can also process more complex requests using natural language, such as \"Play the album with a sardine tin on the cover\" or \"Who was the singer at the superbowl? Play their latest album on Hallway.\"\n\nThese enhancements come as part of Sonos' efforts to rectify the issues caused by a disastrous app redesign in 2024. CEO Tom Conrad has vowed to reverse the negative outcomes of the previous update. To support the integration of AI agents, Sonos launched a revamped Sonos 27 app operating system update in September, enabling users to connect AI agents to the app. The update will allow users to create up to 10 custom agents.\n\nOther noteworthy features being introduced with this update include the ability to swipe on the \"Now Playing\" screen or mini player to skip tracks, and a way to rearrange favorites. Additionally, the Sonos app will be compatible with the iOS-only System Health feature, which can assist users in identifying potential issues within their setup.",
  "summary": "Sonos is rolling out a big app update that includes new Presets and early access to its AI voice assistant. You can create a preset to play music at a specific volume in a certain room, which will appear directly on the homescreen so you can quickly start playback. If you're in the US, you […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}