Sonos has unveiled two new speakers, the Sonos Play and the Sonos Era 100 SL . The company says the new additions “ reflect a focus on strengthening the Sonos system ” after a disastrous app redesign in 2024 that hurt customer trust.
Sonos Play
The Sonos Play is a versatile speaker that can be used from room to room. As with most Sonos products, multiple speakers can be connected together. Sonos Play connect to WiFi and can be grouped into multiple rooms or linked for stereo sound.
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Plus, there's a built-in charging dock so the speaker can be used either at home or on the go. The battery lasts up to 24 hours and can also act as a power bank to recharge an iPhone . The Sonos Play has an IP67 waterproof rating , which means it can be used poolside, at the beach, or in the shower without a problem.
When you're away from home, up to four Sonos Play or Move 2 speakers can be connected via Bluetooth (instead of WiFi) using the Sonos Play app. The sound will sync and Automatic Trueplay will adjust the sound to match the environment.
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Sonos: New speakers with AirPlay 2 support
AirPlay 2 support is also included , so Sonos Play speakers can be used with other AirPlay 2 speakers for multi-room or multi-device audio using Apple's technology .
Sonos Era 100 SL
The Era 100 SL is a simpler speaker designed to make it easier for people to get into the Sonos ecosystem. It has a microphone-less design and fewer features to keep the price down. It can be used alone or paired with other Sonos speakers , and it also supports AirPlay 2.
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Orders for the Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL can be placed now from the Sonos website, with release following on March 31, 2026. The Sonos Play costs $299, while the Sonos Era 100 SL costs $189.
