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In this post we cover the best Sonos Remotes for use with Sonos Speakers. With Sonos Remote controls you can use a wall mounted Sonos Remote to play your favorite music, adjust the volume or pause music you have playing.
Sonos Remotes are a great addition to houses with built in Sonos Speaker systems and are completely wireless allowing you to mount the remotes wherever you choose.
Read MoreThere are several Sonos speakers that are HomeKit compatible. We teach you what Sonos Speakers work with HomeKit and how you can use HomeKit with Sonos in your Home. Click here if you want to learn which Sonos speakers you can control with your voice.
Read MoreIn this guide we cover the Alexa Commands for Sonos and how you can use Alexa to control your Sonos devices.
Alexa commands for sonos will work in two ways, if you have Sonos device with Alexa built in like the Sonos One or Sonos Beam you can use Alexa commands directly with your Sonos device to control it with your voice.
If you have a Sonos device that does not have Alexa built in, you can still use it with Alexa commands for Sonos but you will just need to pair it with an Alexa device like the Echo Show or Echo Dot.
When you have Alexa connected to your Sonos Device you can then control your Sonos speaker using voice commands. With Alexa Commands for Sonos you can select the music you would like to play, turn up or down the volume and even pause the track using Alexa voice commands for Sonos.
It’s a great way to increase the functionality of both your Sonos and Alexa device and the success of the using Alexa commands with Sonos is one of the reasons that Alexa was built into the Sonos One and Sonos Beam.
Read MoreWe review the Sonos by Sonance Outdoor speakers, how they function and how you can pair them with a Sonos Amp for great sound.
In our review of the Sonos Outdoor Speakers we review the features, sound quality and how to correctly wire your Sonos Outdoor by Sonance speakers. With the Sonos Outdoor speakers you can pair up to 6 speakers with a one Sonos Amp. With the Sonos Outdoor speakers paired withe the Sonos Amp you can stream music directly through your phone to the speakers or using integrated streaming services like Spotify to power the music on your Sonos Outdoor speakers. The system is airPlay compatible enabling native streaming through your iphone.
The sound quality on these speakers is amazing and we teach you how you can wire your home for these exceptional sounding outdoor Sonos speakers.
Read MoreWe review the New Sonos Amp and how you can maximize built in sound quality using a Sonos Amp and built in Sonos by Sonance speakers.
The new Sonos Amp delivers more than 2x the power of its predecessor with 125W of true power to each channel. The New Sonos Amp is designed to be used with built in speakers or free standing hardwired speakers. The Sonos Amp is compatible with Sonos Trueplay tuning and can also be used as part of a surround sound system.
If you’re building a new house or planning on adding streaming audio to your home the New Sonos Amp paired with Sonos by Sonance Speakers won’t let you down as it’s a powerful Amp with high end features that make streaming exceptional audio throughout your home easy.
Read MoreWe give you ideas for the Best-smart-home wedding gifts. Are you trying to pick the perfect gift for the happy couple? Wow them with a smart home device that is sure to please. We’ve selected a smart home wedding gift that is right for any couple and multiple options so you can find something within your budget and the tastes of the newlyweds.
You can’t go wrong with a smart thermostat, smart doorbell or smart speaker as a wedding gift as all of these high quality gifts will keep on working for years to come and make married life even easier.
Read MoreWe compare the new Sonos Beam vs Sonos Playbar in this post to help you decide which Sonos soundbar it the right fit for your home. The new Sonos Beam is loaded with smart technology with Alexa built in and a direct connect HDMI port that is capable of communicating with your TV to allow you to turn on and off your TV using voice commands.
The Sonos Playbar is the larger of the two soundbars and provides great lower range and extreme sound for those days that you wan’t to blast music or make the house shake. While it does have slightly better sound quality a high volume it comes at a cost in a larger format that might not fit your decor and typically a much higher price point than the Sonos Beam.
In our testing we found that Sonos Beam provided exceptional sound in all but the largest rooms or rooms with vaulted ceilings. Find out why I decided to keep the Sonos Beam in my home over the Sonos Playbar we tested and how you can use your Sonos Beam or Sonos Playbar as part of a Surround Sound System.
Read MoreWe review the Sonos by Sonance built in speakers and provide you with the information you need to design or install a built in Sonos speaker sound system.
In our review of the built in Sonos by Sonance speakers we touch on the features, sound quality and how to correctly wire your Sonos by Sonance speakers. We also cover example layouts so you can determine the best way to set up your home with built in Sonos speakers.
Sonos makes an in ceiling, in wall and outdoor Sonos speaker that is engineered to provide superior sound quality and Trueplay tuning when paired with a Sonos Amp. With the Sonos by Sonance speakers you can pair up to 6 speakers with a one Sonos Amp.
The sound quality on these speakers is amazing and we teach you how you can optimize their sound in your home by using the right combination of wiring, speaker placement and pairing with the Sonos Amp.
Read MoreSonos Play 1 Review 2019: Still one of the best speakers on the market. We review the great features of the Sonos Play 1 and how it has evolved over the years to become even better with over the air updates and enhanced app usage.
One of the best things about choosing a Sonos speaker is that it can be used on it’s own to deliver great sound or paired with additional sonos speakers to create a full house sound system with streaming music synced throughout your home. In our updated 2019 Sonos Play 1 Review we cover all of the things we love about the Sonos Play 1 and how it could be a great fit for your home.
Read MoreIs Sono’s Worth it? We go through all the features of the sonos speaker and why the Sono’s speakers are worth the premium price for your home audio system. I’ve had a Sono’s in my home for years and with every month if feels like Sono’s is adding additional functionality and services. Sono’s now works with Amazon Alexa giving you full voice control of your home. The Sono’s One & Sonos Beam both have amazon alexa built into the speaker and are fully integrated with the alexa smart services. Is Sonos worth it? Our vote is an resounding yes.
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