Amazon Announcements Now Available On Alexa-Enabled Sonos Speakers

Starting today through a cloud software update, Amazon Announcements will be available on Alexa-enabled Sonos speakers, Sonos One and Sonos Beam, in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada (English).

Whether it’s announcing that dinner is ready or that it’s time for bed, just say “Alexa announce…” and whatever you say next will be one-way broadcasted to all Alexa-enabled devices in your household.

Alexa Announcements is the latest update in our ongoing partnership with Amazon to bring new features and services to the Alexa experience on Sonos. Other recent updates include:

  • Audible with voice control in July
  • Full support of 20+ of the most popular Alexa skills in May, including: mlb.com at Bat, Children’s books from Amazon Storytime, Headspace, and more
  • Availability in new geographies, most recently adding France in June

 

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