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Speakers are foundational to the way we enjoy music from Spotify, Apple Music, and other services — and our own music collections. And increasingly, they’re also a convenient way of controlling smart home devices compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Siri. Companies like Sonos offer multiroom audio platforms capable of synchronizing music across speakers of all different sizes. Whether you’re looking for a smart speaker or a simple Bluetooth speaker to take everywhere, The Verge covers the best of what’s out there in 2025.

Audio notifications are coming to Sonos speakersAudio notifications are coming to Sonos speakers
The new Sonos Amp is coming to save your old speakers
Sonos is partnering with Sonance to build ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor speakersSonos is partnering with Sonance to build ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor speakers
Alexa’s Announcement broadcast feature comes to Sonos speakers and moreAlexa’s Announcement broadcast feature comes to Sonos speakers and more
Sonos CEO hints Google Assistant will arrive on speakers in time for holiday shoppingSonos CEO hints Google Assistant will arrive on speakers in time for holiday shopping
Sonos redesigned the Nasdaq opening bell to mark IPOSonos redesigned the Nasdaq opening bell to mark IPO
White House’s tariffs could raise prices on Apple, Sonos, Fitbit productsWhite House’s tariffs could raise prices on Apple, Sonos, Fitbit products
Sonos Beam soundbar is now available for $399Sonos Beam soundbar is now available for $399
How to set up AirPlay on your Sonos speakersHow to set up AirPlay on your Sonos speakers
Sonos launches AirPlay 2 support for latest speakersSonos launches AirPlay 2 support for latest speakers
Sonos files to go public, has sold over 19 million devicesSonos files to go public, has sold over 19 million devices
How to pick the Sonos speaker that’s right for youHow to pick the Sonos speaker that’s right for you
Sonos Beam review: living room upgrade

Exactly what it says it’ll do

Nilay Patel
Highlights from the Vergecast interview with Sonos CEO Patrick SpenceHighlights from the Vergecast interview with Sonos CEO Patrick Spence
Ikea teases a cheaper Sonos speakerIkea teases a cheaper Sonos speaker
Thomas Ricker
The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room
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A $399 Alexa-enabled soundbar for the streaming era

Dieter Bohn
AirPlay 2 will launch on ‘newer’ Sonos speakers in JulyAirPlay 2 will launch on ‘newer’ Sonos speakers in July
Onkyo’s receivers will work with Sonos, thanks to upcoming June firmware updateOnkyo’s receivers will work with Sonos, thanks to upcoming June firmware update
Sonos announces June 6th event for new home theater speaker with AlexaSonos announces June 6th event for new home theater speaker with Alexa
Sonos is reportedly working on a Playbar update with Alexa voice controls and an HDMI inputSonos is reportedly working on a Playbar update with Alexa voice controls and an HDMI input
Sonos will only bring AirPlay 2 to its recent speakersSonos will only bring AirPlay 2 to its recent speakers
Sonos One is coming in new, more expensive colorsSonos One is coming in new, more expensive colors
Sonos is pulling its ads off Facebook and Instagram, but only for a weekSonos is pulling its ads off Facebook and Instagram, but only for a week
Audible is finally back on Sonos speakersAudible is finally back on Sonos speakers
Sonos speakers will soon be able to stream Audible audiobooks againSonos speakers will soon be able to stream Audible audiobooks again
Alexa integration for Sonos One is now available in CanadaAlexa integration for Sonos One is now available in Canada
Sonos made a playlist for Apple’s HomePod launchSonos made a playlist for Apple’s HomePod launch
Sonos One smart speaker sale, Fire TV discounts and the best Valentine’s Day tech dealsSonos One smart speaker sale, Fire TV discounts and the best Valentine’s Day tech deals
Sonos One speakers are currently marked down to their lowest price since Black FridaySonos One speakers are currently marked down to their lowest price since Black Friday
Sonos counters Apple’s HomePod by selling two speakers for same $349 priceSonos counters Apple’s HomePod by selling two speakers for same $349 price
Some Sonos and Bose speakers are being hijacked to play ghostly soundsSome Sonos and Bose speakers are being hijacked to play ghostly sounds
Sonos speakers now work with will.i.am’s Wink smart home hubSonos speakers now work with will.i.am’s Wink smart home hub
Alexa can now play music from Spotify on Sonos speakersAlexa can now play music from Spotify on Sonos speakers
Sonos promises to have Spotify and Alexa voice commands working by December 21stSonos promises to have Spotify and Alexa voice commands working by December 21st
Sonos One review: Alexa has never sounded better

It really needs Spotify, though

Chris Welch
Sonos is offering a $25 off coupon for Echo Dots to all its customersSonos is offering a $25 off coupon for Echo Dots to all its customers
Google Home Max vs. HomePod and Google Home Mini vs. Amazon Echo Dot: battle of the smart speakersGoogle Home Max vs. HomePod and Google Home Mini vs. Amazon Echo Dot: battle of the smart speakers
How to control your Sonos speaker with an Amazon EchoHow to control your Sonos speaker with an Amazon Echo
The Sonos One is a safe first step towards the company’s voice assistant futureThe Sonos One is a safe first step towards the company’s voice assistant future
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Google Assistant is coming to Sonos’ new One speaker next yearGoogle Assistant is coming to Sonos’ new One speaker next year

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