sonos

Sonos, Inc. is an American consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures wireless multi-room audio products and related services. Founded in 2002, the company markets speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, and related components that can be synchronized across multiple rooms. Its products are designed for home use and emphasize seamless streaming and room-to-room playback.

Sonos devices connect over a home Wi‑Fi network or Ethernet and are controlled through the Sonos Controller app on mobile devices and desktop computers. The system uses a mesh network called SonosNet to improve reliability and range, and features room-based playback, grouping, and Trueplay tuning, which adjusts sound based on room acoustics.

Product families include smart speakers such as the Sonos One and the Era lineup, soundbars like Arc and Beam, and portable speakers such as Move and Roam, along with wireless subwoofers and amplifiers. The company collaborates with Ikea on the Symfonisk line, and devices support Apple AirPlay 2. Depending on model and region, some speakers offer built‑in voice assistants from Amazon or Google.

Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Sonos has positioned itself as a leader in wireless multi‑room audio, competing with other smart speaker ecosystems. The company combines hardware sales with a software platform that integrates major streaming services and provides firmware updates and cloud services.

Sonos systems are widely used for home audio due to their streaming quality and user‑friendly setup, though critics cite price and reliance on a stable Wi‑Fi network. Privacy and data‑sharing practices have been discussed in public forums and regulatory contexts.