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Sonos is a leading American audio technology company that is best known for pioneering wireless multiroom 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 theater systems, headphones, architectural components, and integrated home audio solutions that revolutionize how people listen and connect to 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, colors 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.

Image of three Sonos Move 2 speakers, one Olive, one black, one white, side-by-side on a grey background

Choosing your favorite 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 at 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 favorite music services — like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or TIDAL — with ease. Here are a couple 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 center, 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.

Image of a white Sonos Move 2 on a kitchen countertop while someone controls it with their phone on the Sonos app

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 by

A closeup image of the top controls on a black Sonos Move 2

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.

A looping video of an animated Move 2 using Trueplay to tune itself

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 movie 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 

Image of two white Sonos Move 2 speakers sitting on either end of a narrow table against the wall

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 appetizers, you switch to your freshly curated playlist. Once bellies are full and stars dot the sky, you switch to something more chill to round out 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.

Image of a user placing their black Sonos Move 2 down on its charging base

Image of an Olive Sonos Move 2 on its charging base sitting in front of its packaging

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 from 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. Minimize 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 colors are meant to withstand a little grime. Move 2’s subtle hues show less dirt and dust and will stay truer to their original color 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 neighborhood 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 favorite 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? Read on 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 favorite 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 long, you can easily carry it in a day pack, stuff it in a roomy pocket, or hold it in your hand.

Image of a woman doing yoga while listening to music from an Olive Sonos Roam

Image of a white Sonos Move 2 on a red table in a backyard

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 head out to give the backyard some much-needed TLC ahead of tonight’s dinner. You want to play tunes to pump everyone up 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 grab?

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 meter 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 neighbor 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 neighbors 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 neighbor 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.

Image of a group of friends having dinner outside listening to music from a white Sonos Move 2

A closeup image of an Olive Sonos Roam being held up in front of a waterfall

All that working worked up an appetite. Thankfully, it’s time for dinner on your newly clean patio. The grill 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 favorite 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 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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When to Roam, When to Move

Everything we make is intentionally designed to be easy to set up, control, and enjoy. But the Sonos experience can be as rich and multilayered 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.

Whether you’re brand new to Sonos or a long-time owner, the ‘Essential Guide’ series is for you. We’ll walk you through the entire Sonos journey step by step, from setting up Era 300 and Era 100, to diving into more advanced features. Ready? Let’s get into it.

The setup process for Era 300 and Era 100 is easy.

If this is your first Sonos product, you’ll need to download the Sonos app from the 

. Make sure you’re connected to WiFi, then place your speaker in its desired location and plug into power. Once you’ve created your Sonos account, the app will automatically search for new speakers and guide you through the rest of the set up process.

If you’re adding Era 100 or Era 300 to an existing Sonos system, simply follow the app-guided instructions to set up your new speaker. You can also find detailed setup instructions from the user guides 

A black Sonos Era 300 being taken out of its sustainable packaging

Featuring recycled plastics and crafted using 100% paper-based materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, Era 100 and Era 300 mark a major step toward our goal of delivering responsible packaging. We redesigned our signature clip system to use 41% less plastic, and replaced the cushion, handles, and cable ties with paper.

You can learn more about our sustainability initiatives 

An animation of soundwaves from an Era 300 using Dolby Atmos spatial audio

Era 300 is our first all-in-one speaker to deliver a spatial audio experience. Powered by Dolby Atmos technology, the speaker’s six drivers project sound left, right, forwards, and up, placing sounds within a three-dimensional soundstage, giving your music and movies a sense of height, and opening up countless new sonic possibilities.

Because of the way spatial audio works, the placement of Era 300 is important. For the speaker to most effectively project sound, you should leave space above and to the side of the speaker rather than fitting it into a bookshelf where the sound beams might get blocked. We recommend that you leave at least one inch (2.5 cm) of space around the back of the speaker, and optimally two feet (.61 m) above it. You can learn more about placement tips here.

 ensures that your system sounds great by tuning your setup to the precise acoustics of your living space.

A pair of black Sonos Era 300 speakers on matching stands in a living room

A black Sonos Era 100 on an end table next to some books and a plant

With its two angled tweeters, powerful woofer, and Sonos-engineered acoustics, Era 100 produces rich, detailed stereo sound.

If you’re placing Era 100 on a counter or shelf, make sure that it’s not pushed right up against the wall. There should optimally be at least one inch (2.5cm) of space behind and to either side of the speaker, allowing sound to project outwards.

Just as with Era 300, you can fine-tune your speaker using Trueplay™ technology.

The Sonos app offers seamless control of your entire system from the palm of your hand, from playing music and grouping speakers to scheduling alarms and adjusting the EQ.

Below are a few of our most popular features in the Sonos app that will help you quickly find your favorite music or discover something new.

Even with millions of songs, albums, books, and podcasts at our fingertips, we often find ourselves going back to those handful of favorites over and over again. Save them to “My Sonos” as you explore and then tap the star icon in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen to quickly access all the content you love.

Tap the magnifying glass icon in the toolbar to search by artist, song, album, playlist, station, genre, composer, and more.

When you’re not sure exactly what you want to listen to, tap the music note icon at the bottom of the screen, and let Sonos Radio or your favorite music service lead you down a path of music discovery.

A Sonos user controlling a black Sonos Era 300 from their phone using the Sonos app

Sonos Radio is our free radio service available in the Sonos app. Access thousands of radio stations from around the world, listen to 

, discover new music, and enjoy original content free. You can also preview stations and 

Tune in to Sonos Sound System, our signature station, to learn stories behind the music, find new artists, and hear the latest releases. Or check out exclusive stations curated by music icons including Thom Yorke, Brittany Howard, and Lorde. Follow 

 on Instagram for the latest, including fascinating deep dives into radio culture.

And if you want to listen in high-definition, ad-free, and with access to even more original content, including stations curated by Ghostface Killah, Björk, FKA twigs, and Blacksmith Radio, check out 

While the Sonos app remains the best way to access all the settings for your system, sometimes it’s quicker and easier to reach for the 

 on the top of your speaker. All of our speakers have touch controls or buttons that allow you to manage your experience without the app.

Tap Play/Pause once to play or pause content.

Tap and hold Play/Pause to play what your last active speaker is currently playing.

To adjust the volume, swipe your finger across the slider, or tap either end to turn the music up or down.

Tap the right arrow to skip to the next track.

Tap the left arrow to play the previous track.

Note: You can also disable touch controls in the Sonos app. From the Settings menu, tap System, choose your speaker from the list of products, and then toggle Touch Controls in the Hardware section to off.

A Sonos user engaging with the touch controls on a black Sonos Era 300 on a bookshelf

A Sonos user engaging with the touch controls on a white Sonos Era 100 on a table

Era 300 and Era 100 offer new levels of connectivity with WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB-C line in:

Stream over WiFi for the highest audio quality, and enjoy your music uninterrupted from calls or notifications.

For those moments when you want to let your friends DJ, you can connect to Era 300 or Era 100 using Bluetooth.

All you need to do is press the Bluetooth button on the back of your speaker until you hear a chime and the status light starts flashing blue. From here, find your speaker in your device’s Bluetooth settings. Once your device is connected, the status line will turn solid blue.

If you have a turntable, CD player, or other audio device, you can also connect it to Era 300 or Era 100 using the speaker’s USB-C port and 

If you want to stream to Sonos without leaving your favorite audio app, then you can use something called “direct control”. Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, Pandora, and other services all let you 

. Just look for the button that allows you to play to an external speaker.

And if you have an iOS device, including iPhone and iPad, or a Mac, you can play sounds from your favorite apps out loud on Sonos 

When you want to skip a song, turn up the volume, or extend your music to more speakers on your Sonos system, the quickest and easiest way is to use your voice. 

 offers you complete control of your system without lifting a finger. Simply say “Hey Sonos” followed by your request.

If you want to add an extra layer of hands-free help for setting reminders or getting answers to questions, you can also use 

To make sure your voice control is on and ready to take requests, look for the white light on the top of your speaker. This signals that the microphone is on and your voice assistant is ready to respond. To mute your voice assistant, simply tap the speech on the top of your speaker.

If you’re not into voice assistants, use the switch on the back of your device to completely disconnect the microphones. Just note that this will also disable certain features, like Trueplay™, which utilize your speaker’s microphones to adjust the EQ to the room.

An animation of a Sonos Era 300 using Trueplay™ to tune itself to a room

With sound, so much depends on the environment in which you’re listening. If you’re listening in a cozy room with thick carpet and tons of pillows, your speaker is going to sound different than if it was placed in a larger space with harder materials.

 measures the effect that your room’s size, furnishings, and other surfaces have in relation to your speaker’s placement, then fine-tunes the EQ to make sure it sounds exactly as it should.

There are two methods for Trueplay™ on Era 100 and Era 300: 

With Quick Tuning, your speaker plays a series of chimes, listens to how it sounds in the room, then compares the results to similar rooms that were measures using Advanced Tuning. Because this method does not rely on your phone’s microphone, Quick Tuning can be enjoyed by both iOS and Android users.

Advanced Tuning is our traditional Trueplay™ method that uses the microphone on your iOS device to adjust the EQ to the room. This process requires you to manually move your device around the room so your speaker can measure the sound in different environments. While Advancing Tuning requires a bit more effort, in return, you’ll benefit from a more precise tuning.

Whichever device you use, you’ll be prompted to tune your speaker with Trueplay™ when you open the Sonos app during setup, but you can always come back to it later by visiting 

If you’re looking for an even wider and more detailed sound experience, then you can pair two matching speakers in the same room.

Pair two Era 300 or two Era 100 speakers, add them to your Sonos system using the Sonos app, and then follow the in-app instructions to 

Sonos pioneered multiroom listening with a simple vision: Help music lovers play any song anywhere in their homes.

But how we live in our homes is ever-changing. Sometimes we continuously flow from room to room, crossing paths with partners, family, and housemates. Grouping our music across rooms helps us share those sounds, creating collective listening experiences, and bringing us closer together. But there are also times when we camp out in separate areas of the house, happy to stay put and have our individual experiences. With multiple speakers, the Sonos system adjusts to the unique ways we live in our homes.

If you want to explore how to expand your listening experience, visit 

 for more information on portable speakers, architectural speakers, and more.

, we’re bringing new sound experiences into the home, from the enveloping experience of spatial audio with Dolby Atmos on Era 300 to richly detailed stereo sound on Era 100 – enabling you to feel more connected to your music than ever before.

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The Essential Guide to Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 100

Every Sonos product, from our most powerful soundbar to our smallest portable speaker, is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. But we also offer countless ways to refine and personalize your sound. Whether you’re new to our products or consider yourself an expert, our ‘Essential Guide’ series is here to help you get the most out of your Sonos experience.

With the release of Ray, we’ve made it easier than ever to enjoy blockbuster sound at home. The compact and powerful soundbar  connects to virtually any TV, works with all your streaming services, fits neatly in an enclosed space, and won’t blow your budget.

Whether you’re new to Sonos or adding Ray to an existing system, our ‘Essential Guide’ will help you get the most out of your new soundbar. If Ray is the start of your Sonos system, we’ll take you through the entire journey step by step, from unboxing and initial setup to advanced features, and the possibilities when you group Ray with other Sonos speakers. If you’re a longtime owner, then hopefully you’ll learn something new, or rediscover features you haven’t used in a while.

Once you’ve unboxed Ray, you’ll start by placing it under your TV (ideally one that’s 55” or less),neatly tucking it into a shelf, or mounting it to the wall with our 

. Despite its compact size, Ray provides a surprisingly wide soundstage that can easily fill a small or medium-sized room.

Ray comes with two cables: one for power, and one for connecting to the optical audio output from your TV. Once everything’s plugged in and powered on, open the Sonos app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to get Ray connected to your home WiFi network. If you’re not automatically prompted to start the setup process when you open the app, you can find it in 

The app will walk you through syncing your TV remote, but in case you skip that part of the process initially, you can go to 

User connecting optical cable to the back of a Sonos Ray

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, Ray comes packaged in our custom uncoated kraft paper, which is designed to minimize the use of inks. The external box helps streamline shipments to reduce the carbon footprint, and the internal protection removes EPE foam from our supply chain. You can learn more about our sustainable packaging efforts and our broader ecological work 

The Sonos app offers full control of Ray (and your entire Sonos system) from the palm of your hand. You can find a complete tutorial on using the app 

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