TechNewsAppsSonos adds new Presets and prepares for the 27voice AI betaEarly access testing for the Sonos AI voice assistant is right around the corner.Early access testing for the Sonos AI voice assistant is right around the corner.by Emma RothNov 3, 2026, 10:20 PM UTCShareGiftImage: Cath Virginia \/ The VergeEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.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 homescreen so you can quickly start playback.If you\u2019re in the US, you can also sign up for a spot on the waitlist for the new Sonos 27voice assistant on November 6th, with access starting on November 12th.As teased by Sonos previously, you\u2019ll 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 it can also complete more complicated requests using natural language, such as \u201cPlay the album with a sardine tin on the cover,\u201d or \u201cWho was the singer at the superbowl?<\/p>\n
Play their latest album on Hallway.\u201dThese updates are part of efforts to recover from a disastrous app redesign in 2024, which Sonos CEO Tom Conrad has promised to reverse. The company launched a revamped Sonos 27 app operating system update in September with the ability to connect AI agents to the app. Sonos plans to allow users to create up to 10 custom agents as well.RelatedHow Sonos rebooted itselfOther features coming to the Sonos app in this update include the ability to swipe on the \u201cNow Playing\u201d screen or mini player to skip tracks, and a way to rearrange your favorites. The Sonos app can also work with the iOS-only System Health feature, which can help you spot problems in your setup.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothAppsNewsSonosSpeakersTechMost PopularOne of Google\u2019s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnetThe 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet \u2014 for a big priceBambu\u2019s nine-nozzle H3C foretells the future of 3D printingXbox\u2019s former COO has \u2018serious concerns\u2019 about her abrupt departureThe Elder Scrolls VI officially has a name: SentinelAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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