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Sonos is a leading American audio technology company that is best known for pioneering wireless multi-room audio systems, which make it easy for listeners to stream music and other content throughout their homes. The company continues to innovate, creating wireless speakers, home theatre systems, headphones, architectural components, and integrated home audio solutions that revolutionise how people listen and connect to sound.

When people meet up with family and friends at a restaurant, what is it they’re looking for? The immediate and obvious answer, of course, is a quality meal – food that satisfies the taste buds.

But, as any great chef and restaurateur will tell you, all five senses play into the quality of a meal. Customers appreciate the aroma of your food as it cooks and take in the aesthetics of your design scheme and lighting. While you likely work hard to control the other four senses, it’s the sound of your restaurant — the music and atmosphere — that truly gives customers that quality dining experience they’re looking for.

Music plays a vital role in shaping customer perceptions and experiences, from how long they stay to what they order, to how they perceive your restaurant, all of which ultimately influences whether they return. With this in mind, let’s go over everything you need to know about finding and playing the right music for your restaurant.

Background music for restaurants — the unsung hero of culinary experiences

When talking about the ideal dinner party experience, Jennifer Aniston once said, “My best hostess tip is to have good food and really good music.” It turns out she’s not alone in that sentiment.

In a TouchBistro survey of 2,600 diners, 

 said restaurant atmosphere is a crucial factor in their choice of where to dine. This preference outweighs factors like recommendations from friends and family, online reviews, and even the speed of service.

Interestingly, these same respondents aren’t nearly as interested in the presence of a DJ or live music, signaling that background music is much more important to the restaurant experience. Ambiance is the key to crafting an engaging and inviting atmosphere.

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How restaurant music keeps customers and drives purchases

Restaurant music serves a greater purpose than merely eliminating silence or distracting from stale conversation; it significantly influences the mood of restaurant patrons. It plays a key role in customer perception, behavior, and purchase decisions.

And, with the National Restaurant Association projecting that the food service industry will reach just shy of 

 this year, you have an amazing opportunity to build up your base of loyal patrons. The music you select for your restaurant is key to creating memorable experiences that keep them coming back.

Understanding the importance of music in restaurants

Music impacts various aspects of perception and behavior, many of which are relevant to the experience of your diners. Here’s how the driving force behind your brand’s sound experience can influence the mood, thoughts, and behavior of your patrons.

Music has a significant influence on mood regulation. The type of music played in a restaurant can shape the overall mood of the diners, influencing how they feel and any emotional connection they establish with your restaurant.

, explains just how impactful the right sound can be for customer experiences.

“Music has the extraordinary effect of setting the mood,” said Stern.

“At Chaia, we like to help set the stage for our guests by inviting them into our spaces with warmth and hospitality. Good music can make them smile.”

By controlling the volume, tempo, and genre, you can create an emotional experience that matches your brand. Slower, softer music can induce a sense of calm and relaxation, which could make customers stay longer and increase the amount they order. On the other hand, faster, upbeat music can make the environment feel lively and energetic, which can potentially speed up the dining process and lead to quicker table turnover.

. So, if customers are in a bad mood, the right playlist can help to uplift their spirits and create a positive dining experience.

If you’ve ever had difficulty remembering a special or deciding on your order in a loud restaurant, you’ve experienced the impact of sound on your thought processing. This means the music you play in your restaurant has a major impact on customers.

For instance, low-volume ambient music can enhance the dining experience by stimulating the other four senses without being distracting. On the other hand, excessively loud music can impair mental decision-making, which can result in a less-enjoyable experience for the customers. After all, no one wants to battle music while they try to order an appetizer.

The choice of music can also impact how customers perceive the menu and the food. For example, classical music can create an impression of sophistication and quality, influencing customers to associate the food with higher quality.

Experts find that music can even help patrons 

view culturally-specific restaurants as more authentic

. When diners hear the traditional music that’s associated with the cuisine they’re consuming, the entire experience feels more genuine, and can increase their likelihood of revisiting.

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The right kind of music can foster a sense of shared environment that encourages conversation and social interaction.

A restaurant playing familiar pop songs might spur discussions about music among diners, and even enhance the social experience with some singing. Conversely, experimental or intrusive music can hinder conversation and create an unsettling, antisocial atmosphere.

Music can also influence behavior. More formal or quiet music might signal diners to speak softly, while louder, more energetic music could encourage a more vibrant atmosphere.

There’s a reason why coffee shops are known for eclectic jazz and bossa nova, while fine-dining establishments opt for classical: the music a restaurant plays — the genre, tempo, and volume — can significantly affect customer feelings, thoughts, and behavior in the ways mentioned above.

The type and mix of music you play in your restaurant has a major impact on the experience of your diners and the type of crowd you consistently draw. Different music genres cater to different demographics and set different moods, influencing customer behavior on the individual and group levels. For example, loud rock and alternative music is often used to draw in the lively crowds you see at a pub or bar.

Like genre, the pace of your restaurant music also impacts the dining experience. Fast-tempo music encourages customers to finish their meal at a faster rate, freeing up tables for more customers. Playing this type of music is great for quick-service restaurants and pop-up stands that rely on volume and turnover. Alternatively, slow-tempo music encourages patrons to relax, stay longer, and potentially order more food or drinks–perfect for places that rely on higher average-order values.

Naturally, volume is one of the most important aspects of your restaurant’s sound experience. Loud music can create an invigorating atmosphere that stimulates drink sales, while soft music can foster a tranquil environment, enhancing the dining experience. There’s a fine line to walk with restaurant music volume; go too far in either direction and you can distract from, and even ruin, an otherwise great meal.

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How to create a high-quality restaurant music experience

Creating a remarkable music experience in your restaurant, one that will make an impression on your patrons and help amplify your brand, requires a lot of thought and attention to detail.

In particular, delivering a high-quality sound experience for your restaurant requires three core components: hardware, music, and control.

The quality of the sound experience in your restaurant is directly dependent on the speakers it plays on. Even the perfect playlist won’t have the intended effect if it’s delivered on a low-quality speaker.

Hardware

Thoughtful placement of these components throughout your restaurant  is necessary to ensure perfect acoustics and the right ambiance. Then, you need to consider how you’ll connect all your speakers to a central system, so you can deliver your restaurant music at the same volume, bass, and stereo separation. Speakers with WiFi connectivity are easy to control, helping you provide a consistent sound experience and make adjustments as necessary.

 with superior audio quality will help you fill your space with consistent sound.

After mapping your spatial layout and choosing your high-quality speakers, the next step is curating the music to align with your restaurant’s food, ambiance, and brand. Will you stick with a consistent mix and genre throughout the day, or will the sound change over time to match the shifting demographic? An early dinner seating will likely need a more relaxed, family-friendly playlist, while the night crowd may want a more energetic experience.

Music

But before you find your brand sound, it’s important to remember that streaming music in your restaurant is different than streaming at home. Playing music in your business requires commercially-licensed music.

Your best option? Use a commercial music streaming service that offers a  catalog of pre-licensed music. This way you can play music worry-free and focus on delivering the best customer experience possible.

Most restaurants already have a solution for their hardware and streaming needs, but they overlook one of the most important aspects of restaurant sound experiences: a control system.

Control

Managing sound within a single location is difficult enough — that complexity compounds as you add multiple locations. What if you’re already using one brand of speakers at your flagship location but found a better product for your latest one? How are you going to ensure that each speaker is playing the same music at the same volume?

You also need to keep your employees in mind. They need to be focused on taking orders, serving food and drinks, and clearing tables, not running back and forth to adjust the music. Plus, you want to make sure that you have control over who has access to your sound system.

With the right hardware and software systems, you can centralize control of music, volume, and access across multiple speakers and locations from a single tablet or mobile device.  This can significantly enhance your restaurant’s music experience. This type of comprehensive system control is the differentiator between a good or a great sound experience.

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Choosing the right sound solution for your restaurant music needs

Providing a consistent brand sound requires more than just a music streaming service. It also demands the integration of high-quality hardware with a tool for precise, centralized control.

When selecting the sound solution that will handle all the music for your restaurant, here’s what you need to prioritize:

Remote monitoring and management systems give you a high-level view of the music playing across multiple locations, so you can keep the sound consistent as your restaurant brand grows.

Ambience is key to retaining customers. Inconsistent sound experiences across different locations or even in the same location at different times can be jarring for customers.

With remote monitoring and management capabilities for your restaurant, you can easily ensure the consistency of your sound experiences. This means you can centrally control the volume, music, and other settings from anywhere, ensuring that your customers always receive the same high-quality, enjoyable sound experience whenever and wherever they dine with you.

The type of music played in your restaurant can significantly influence your brand image and the overall dining experience.

Finding a streaming service with a large catalog of pre-licensed music gives you the freedom to curate your brand image, establish the desired atmosphere, and create experiences that truly resonate with your customers. You can even tailor the music depending on the time of day or the season, ensuring that the atmosphere always fits the mood.

Once you’ve found the right music, you also want to have customizable control over who can access the system and what they can do. This helps you empower your staff to manage the music, while also ensuring they stay within the bounds you establish.

In a bustling restaurant environment, you need assurance that if there’s a hiccup with your sound system, help is readily available.

Complete sound solutions provide premium product support, giving you a direct line to your success manager and to on-demand resources. With access to a product specialist, you can quickly troubleshoot and resolve any issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring that the quality of your restaurant’s atmosphere is not interrupted.

The sound quality of your music significantly impacts the dining experience. Poor sound quality from budget speakers can distract from the overall experience, while high-quality sound from a reputable brand enhances it.

With a premium speaker system, you’re investing in best-in-class sound quality that can truly amplify your business’s potential and give customers a memorable experience that keeps them coming back.

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Create memorable restaurant experiences with Sonos Pro

Sonos is extending its industry-leading speaker technology to the business world. Sonos Pro equips restaurateurs with a comprehensive package, offering  hardware, music, and control required to create outstanding experiences across all locations.

This comprehensive sound solution is a powerful tool for restaurants, providing seamless control over the sound experience, a versatile music library, reliable product support, and exceptional sound quality; all these elements contribute to a memorable dining experience that encourages customers to keep returning again and again.

 today and begin the process of transforming your restaurant into a place that’s not just about eating, but also about creating unforgettable memories.

*Sonos Pro is only available in certain territories.

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How Restaurants Can Use Music to Increase Customer Retention

Imagine a haunted house: cobwebs in every corner. Creaking doors and sudden screams. Oh, and creepy music — be it from an organ played by invisible hands or a spooky playlist. If you plan to haunt your home, you’ll need songs and sounds to transform it into something scary. Read on for inspiration.

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A Halloween gathering calls for a different kind of party prep. Your relaxing playlist won’t do for this rave-up. Instead, you’ll want something spookier: think creaking doors, rattling hardware, and gusting wind, as if every window in the house has been shattered. You can stream these sounds from a speaker. But to take it up a notch, get creative with your audio placement. Your guests might anticipate these traditional Halloween sounds to come from the usual places, like the speakers near the TV or in the snug. To create suspense, find a few hiding spots for your speakers to live. Conceal 

 inside a hollow tree. The sound of a blood-curdling scream in the living room is already scary. Now imagine that scream coming from a closet.

Here’s a Spotify playlist of sounds we created to help you unnerve and petrify your guests.

Infuse terror into your home by filling different rooms with a horror film soundtrack. For the bathroom, try Bernard Hermann’s ‘The Murder’ from the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s 

. In the kitchen, play ‘Goldberg Variations’ from 

 while offering a spread of fava bean hummus. And accompany each walk down your hallway with sounds from 

. To add a little drama to the listening experience, stream the story through Arc — its immersive spatial audio experience will bring each narrative’s creepiest moments to life for your guests. To get you started, we crafted a playlist of soundtrack highlights from the best in horror cinema.

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Don’t underestimate the written word’s power to frighten people. Classics like 

are made scarier by people’s own imaginations.Take advantage of that, and allow your guests’ minds to do the heavy lifting for you. Dedicate one room in your home to playing audio versions of the stories that have been keeping people up at night for centuries. If your guests leave with nightmares, you have done your job.

This Spotify playlist covers everything from Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ to a reading of 

Your playlists are building tension among your guests — people are unnerved by the noises coming from the attic, and their minds are spinning with the content of the ghoulish stories they’ve heard. You’ll want to give them the chance to let their hair down, preferably under the light of the moon. Grab 

 and head outside to end the night on a dramatic note with a playlist of our favourite goth jams from the 80s and 90s, including Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, the Cure, and more. Dance and howl at the moon with your guests — there’s no other way to end this night that’s more fitting.

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Whether you’ve spent all month transforming your home into something out of a nightmare or just want to set the right mood for trick-or-treaters, these playlists on your Sonos system will make sure to put the boogie in boogeyman.

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4 Ways to Haunt Your House with Sound

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We know you’re always moving — through early morning workouts, your latest project on the house, and backyard barbecues. You’re heading to the mountains before the sun is awake or hosting a cocktail party late into the evening. To match your pace, we wanted to create a product that reflects your lifestyle. Move 2 is as portable as its predecessor, now with double the battery life, a refreshed acoustic architecture for spacious stereo sound, colours that blend with your indoor and outdoor space, and a durable design that can stand up to the day ahead. 

Whether you’re brand-new to Sonos or a long-time owner, the ‘Essential Guide’ series is for you. If Move 2 is your first Sonos speaker, start from the beginning. We’ll take you through the entire Sonos journey step by step, from setting up your speaker to some of the more advanced features possible when you group Move 2 with the rest of your system. If you’re a long-time Sonos owner, feel free to look around. Hopefully you’ll learn a little something about how Move 2 works and how it differs from other speakers in the Sonos system. Ready? Let’s get into it.

Move 2 belongs to all the places you do, whether that’s in your kitchen as you bob your head to a beat while preparing the night’s dinner or at a park where you and your friends are kicking back to the vocals of SZA. That’s why this speaker comes in three shades — an earthy olive, minimalist white, and classic black — that look just as good on your nightstand or hall table as they do on your picnic blanket or garage worktop. Choose the one that speaks to you. Or, you know, the one that complements your couch or lawn chairs.

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Choosing your favourite playlist may be hard but setting up your speaker shouldn’t be.

To start, you’ll need to connect Move 2 to WiFi using the Sonos app. You’ll know your speaker is ready to be set up when you hear a chime and see the status light flash green. From here, the app-guided instructions will help with the rest. Once up and running, your speaker will tune itself using Automatic Trueplay™ (more on that later).

Choose a song, adjust the volume, and group speakers all from the Sonos app. All the content and Sonos features you love live here.

Did we mention there’s free music, too? Access expertly curated stations, original shows, and thousands of live broadcast stations from around the world on Sonos Radio. Throw on Backyard Barbecue when you’re grilling with friends. Get lost in the classic ballads of Rock Road Trip as you chip away at home chores. Or settle into some much needed solo time with Chill Beats. Whatever the day brings, Sonos Radio has music to suit your mood.

You can preview stations and original shows 

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You can control Move 2 using the updated touch controls on the top of the speaker. Use them to adjust volume; play, pause or skip songs, and power your speaker on and off. All it takes is a tap or a swipe of your finger.

To get started, here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:

Tap play/pause to start and stop the music. Tap the right arrow to skip forward, or tap the left arrow to replay the previous song.

Swipe your finger right or left across the volume slider to turn up or down the music. It’s located above the play/pause button on the top of your speaker.

Tap the speech bubble on the top of Move 2 to turn on or off your voice assistant. For added security, you can completely disconnect all power to the microphones by toggling the switch (the one with the microphone icon above it) on the back of the speaker. Just remember that you’ll need to toggle this back on to use voice control or Automatic Trueplay tuning.

Bluetooth capability is especially useful if you plan on moving your speaker outdoors or letting a friend DJ. To connect to Bluetooth, locate the button on the back of the speaker and press it once. You’ll hear a chime and the status light will flash blue when it’s ready before turning solid blue when paired.

Now with Bluetooth 5.0, Move 2 allows you to sync your Bluetooth stream with other speakers in your system using the Sonos app.

You can learn more about how to sync your Bluetooth stream 

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Have a playlist (or 10) on your phone? Great. You can stream tunes directly from your favourite music services — like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or TIDAL — with ease. Here are a couple of ways to do it:

If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, use Apple AirPlay2 to stream audio to your speaker from your iOS device. Go to your device’s control centre tap the AirPlay icon, and select Move 2 to connect to your speaker.

Open your preferred streaming app, pick something to play, then look for the speaker icon to connect to Move 2.

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For the moments you’re not within arm’s reach of your speaker — or your hands are covered in grease from your routine oil change — you can control your speaker using your voice with Sonos Voice Control. Simply say “Hey Sonos” to adjust the volume, pause the music, set timers, and more. Need to check the weather or control your other smart home devices? Try Amazon Alexa. You can add Alexa or your other preferred voice assistant in the Sonos app byvisiting 

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Not all rooms are created equal. This is where Trueplay can help. Trueplay is an easy tuning technology that adjusts your speaker’s EQ to the unique acoustics of your surround space. So whether you’re in a small bedroom with thick carpeting or a spacious kitchen with tile floors, your content will sound clean, crisp, and just the way it should.

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The redesigned acoustic architecture on Move 2 offers pronounced stereo separation from a single standalone speaker, delivering greater detail and a more spacious soundstage. Should you desire even more oomph, consider pairing a second Move 2 for even greater stereo sound. Pairing two speakers is especially great for backyard film nights when you want a little more drama from your sound system. Just make sure you’re connected to WiFi to create a stereo pair. You can learn how to create a stereo pair 

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Picture this: You’re hosting an al fresco dinner with friends, so you spend the morning cleaning the patio and the afternoon prepping food. All the while, you bring Move 2 from room to room, devouring podcast after podcast. Later, while setting out the appetisers, you switch to your freshly curated playlist. Once bellies are full and stars dot the sky, you switch to something more chill to round off the evening. It’s perfect.

Overall, the evening was a success, and Move 2 kept up with you and your friends all day on only a single charge thanks to its 24 hours of battery life.

When it’s time to recharge your speaker after a long day of listening, easily nest Move 2 on the newly designed Wireless Charging Base included in the box.

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A speaker that can withstand years of use matters. First, you get more life from your speaker. Second, it stays out of landfills and reduces your carbon footprint.

About 98% of the plastics and circuit boards on Move 2 are halogen-free — helping reduce harmful air quality while increasing your speaker’s durability. It’s a win-win. Move 2 also has a replaceable battery, so you can give your speaker a new life even when it outlives your existing one.

Not sure how to replace your battery? Check out the 

—it includes a new battery, plus the tools you need to install it.

Another feature we love: Move 2 uses a third of the energy consumption required by its predecessor. That’s music to our ears.

To lessen our environmental footprint, Move 2 is packaged in 100% recycled materials and uses as little plastic as possible. Minimise waste even further by recycling the packaging — the box is curbside recyclable and Forest Stewardship Council Mix certified to support responsible forestry.

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Move 2 is your new outdoor companion. And, speaking of dirt, the speaker’s muted colours are meant to withstand a little grime. Move 2’s subtle hues show less dirt and dust and will stay truer to their original colour even after days in the sun.

If you’re someone who’s typically on the go, you’ll appreciate that Move 2 has a handle for easy transportation. And enjoying time in the sun is no problem thanks to the speaker’s adaptive light sensors that are just bright enough for days outdoors (and will dim should you take Move 2 into a dark room). Lastly, let’s not forget, you can count on a powerful stereo experience that fills your space.

Vinyl lovers, rejoice. Using the line-in port on the back of Move 2, you can now connect a turntable, CD player, or other external audio source to your portable speaker using an auxiliary cable and the 

Now that you have a better handle on how to use Move 2, it’s time to decide where to take your listening. A few ideas: play calming music during a Savasana on your patio, crank some tunes during a backyard happy hour with friends, DJ your kid’s neighbourhood birthday party, or listen to something soothing while prepping dinner in your kitchen — before enjoying both the music and meal outside on the deck. Much like your playlists, the ways you can enjoy 

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The Essential Guide to Move 2

 make it easy to listen to your favourite music, audiobooks, or podcasts, no matter where the day takes you. And of course, they each offer their own unique features for an easy listening experience. So, which speaker should you choose and when? Continue reading to find out.

Here’s the scenario: You’re getting ready for the weekend and want to set the mood with a solid playlist and maybe a few podcasts. You just got 

, so you’re excited to put it to the test. That said, you are still getting up to speed on the differences between the newest portable speaker and your other on-the-go speaker, 

. As you progress through your day, you’ll need to make choices about which one serves up better sound in different scenarios — mornings in your bedroom, afternoons at the park, evening dinners outside. Good thing we’re here to help. We’re going to guide you through both the big and subtle differences in the two speakers so you can grab the best one for your next listening adventure. Ready? Let’s get started.

The weekend is finally here. Birds are singing their morning music, and the initial glimmers of sunrise stream through your windows, blanketing your bedroom in a soft light. You decide to kickstart your Saturday morning with a feel-good playlist that matches your energy. But wait — your partner is still asleep. No problem. With a single press of a button, you send your tunes to the kitchen, where you’ll brew your coffee and get started on breakfast for the two of you. Which speaker do you choose to have by your bed in this scenario? Roam or Move 2?

Great call! With Roam, you can send sound to another speaker using Sound Swap by simply pressing and holding the play button. The sound will begin playing on the nearest speaker and stop playing on Roam. Roam is also designed to be placed vertically or horizontally, so you can choose what makes the most sense for your space.

You’re finally caffeinated and ready to tackle the day. To take advantage of the morning sun, you decide to go for a short walk in the park. You remember that there’s a small clearing along your route and decide you’d like to spend a little time there stretching and catching up on the latest episode of your favourite podcast. Which speaker do you bring with you on the walk?

Nice choice! Roam weighs .95 pounds (.43 kg), compared to Move’s 6.61 pounds (3 kg). And at 6.61 inches (16.79 cm) long, you can easily carry it in a day pack, stuff it in a roomy pocket, or hold it in your hand.

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Refreshed from your hike, you decide you want the rest of your day’s fun to revolve around being outside. So, it’s decided: You’ll invite a few family friends over for dinner on the patio and some backyard stargazing. But first, you need to clean your outdoor space. The patio furniture is covered in dust. Leaves are strewn everywhere like old confetti. And the plants are in desperate need of some extra water. It’s decided: The family will give the backyard some much-needed TLC ahead of tonight’s dinner. You want to play tunes to energise everyone for the job ahead. But the area is big, and you want a speaker that will be heard throughout the entire yard. Which one do you bring?

Exactly! Move 2’s size and spacious stereo sound allow for a wider soundstage and more powerful bass than Roam. And because it’s rated IP56, it can stand up to an occasional splash from the garden hose. Speaking of sound, both Move 2 and Roam have Automatic Trueplay tuning, meaning that they automatically adapt to your surroundings for sound that's astonishingly detailed and perfectly balanced.

After you finish sprucing up the backyard, you prepare to drop off the kids at your parents’ house — this way, you can grocery shop for tonight’s dinner while your kids enjoy time at your parents’ pool. It’s a win-win. Prior to heading over, you grab the pool toys and a few snacks, then reach for a speaker so the kids can stream music. But as you do, you wonder which device is best suited for a pool day. One major input is durability. After all, between the kids and your parents’ dogs, you can pretty much guess that whatever speaker you bring will end up in the water (it’s just physics). So, which one do you choose?

Wow, you’re good at this. While the Move 2 can handle occasional splashes, Roam is rated IP67, meaning that it can be submerged in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes. That’s more than enough time for you to peel off your cover-up and dive into the water after your submerged sound system.

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It’s the afternoon now, and you’re arriving home from your parents’ house. You have groceries for tonight and two happy, sun-soaked kids. When you pull up to your garage, you spot your neighbour waving at you from across the lawn. Turns out they’re going car camping next weekend and are wondering if they can borrow one of your Sonos speakers. They won’t be able to charge the speaker once they’ve set up camp. Which speaker do you lend them?

Yes! While Roam boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, Move 2 offers more than double the listening — up to 24 hours. That means your neighbours can enjoy an entire day’s worth of audio — which will come in handy if their kids need some white noise to help them sleep in the wilderness. What a good neighbour you are.

As the kids jump in the shower to rinse off the chlorine from the pool, you head to the garage to work on your latest project — a beautiful wooden bench hand-made to complement your outdoor furniture set. All it needs is one last coat of stain, and you have just enough time to finish before prepping dinner. You want to listen to Rosalía’s latest record as you work, but the WiFi tends to be spotty in the garage. Which speaker allows you to listen over Bluetooth instead?

Right again. Move 2 and Roam both offer streaming over Bluetooth and WiFi. And when it’s time to head to the kitchen to ready the evening’s meal, you can sync your Bluetooth stream to other speakers in your Sonos system to spread the infectious Latin beats throughout your home. So really, you can’t go wrong with either speaker.

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All that working worked up an appetite. Thankfully, it’s time for dinner on your newly clean patio. The grille is fired up, and the table is covered with a couple side dishes, refreshing drinks, plates, and cutlery. There is very little room for a speaker on the table. Which speaker should your reach for?

 was specifically designed to fit Move 2’s ergonomic handle, allowing it to be securely hung up indoors and out. Create the perfect mood for an alfresco meal without taking up any table space.

The sun has set. The dishes are washed. And the night sky is filled with stars. You drag a cozy blanket out to the backyard, pile on a few pillows, and ready yourself for some stargazing. It’s time for music, but not just anything will do. This is one of those moments when music isn’t just background noise — it’s integral to creating an experience. You want to play an album that conjures up favourite memories or creates a mood perfect for constellation-finding. And because you want crisp, full audio for this immersive experience, you decide to pair a couple of speakers. Which ones do you choose to stereo pair next to you?

Nailed it. Both Roam and Move 2 are great options for this scenario. They can be stereo paired on WiFi for richer sound and placed wherever is most convenient for your makeshift listening setup.

 offer incredible sound, portability, WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, long-lasting battery life, and the ability to seamlessly integrate into your home system. But they each have their own unique attributes that make them especially suited for certain listening scenarios. Whether you choose to enjoy it with Roam, Move 2 (or both!), we hope you enjoy your next day off.

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Everything we make is intentionally designed to be easy to set up, control, and enjoy. But the Sonos experience can be as rich and multi-layered as you’d like. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your Sonos products, we present the ‘Essential Guide’ series.

, we’re pushing the boundaries of what a home speaker can deliver. With Era 100, that means powerful, room-filling sound in an elegant and compact form. While the groundbreaking design and spatial audio experience on Era 300 can envelop you in sound—making you feel like you’re inside the music.

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