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 home screen so you can quickly start playback.
If you’re in the US, you can also sign up for a spot on the waitlist for the new Sonos 27 voice assistant on November 6, with access starting November 12.
As Sonos teased previously, you’ll be able to use the assistant to do things like start music, move playback to another room, group and ungroup speakers, and set timers. But Sonos says you can also complete more complicated requests using natural language, such as “Play the album with a sardine can on the cover” or “Who was the singer at the superbowl? Play their latest album in Hallway.”
Other features coming to the Sonos app in this update include the ability to swipe on the Now Playing screen or mini player to skip tracks and a way to rearrange your favorites. The Sonos app can also work with the iOS-exclusive System Health feature, which can help you detect problems in your settings.
