GoKawiilSonos rolls out 'Sonos 27' app update with portable surround mode and AI assistant support
Sonos has released its Sonos 27 app update for all S2-compatible hardware, adopting a new year-based naming convention similar to iOS. The update lets pairs of portable speakers like Move 2 or Sonos Play act as rear surrounds with a compatible soundbar, introduces a redesigned navigation interface with swipe gestures and pinned rooms, and adds early-access features for headphone-speaker audio handoff and third-party AI assistant integration.
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By opening its ecosystem to assistants like ChatGPT and Claude instead of locking users into one voice platform, Sonos signals a shift toward flexibility that could differentiate it from competitors like Amazon and Google. Turning existing portable speakers into surround components also adds value to hardware customers already own without requiring new purchases.
- Sonos 27 update is live now for all S2-compatible speakers
- Move 2 and Sonos Play speakers can double as rear surround channels
- Early-access features add AI assistant support and headphone audio handoff
Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker — The Move 2 is exactly the speaker that unlocks Sonos 27's new Portable Surrounds feature — grab a pair and they can act as rear surrounds with a compatible Sonos soundbar, then head out to the patio when you're done. It's a battery-powered Sonos speaker that works over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go, so it earns its keep either way.
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