Sonos adds new Presets and prepares for the 27voice AI beta
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're in the US, you […]
The addition of Presets to Sonos's app simplifies daily audio routines, but it's the potential of the 27voice AI beta that hints at a future where smart home integration could significantly reduce user complexity, despite the current uncertainties around privacy and reliability in AI systems.
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A soundproofed recording studio with multiple Sonos speakers arranged around a mixing desk, all displaying the new Presets feature prominently on their screens.
Now you can finally set your EQ to 'Perfect Volume For Nailing the Take'
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Panel 1
Living room with a Sonos speaker prominently displayed. The room is cozy, with a couch, coffee table, and a few books. The character, a relatable everyman in his mid-30s, sits on the couch, looking slightly perplexed. EVERYMAN (muttering to himself)
Character: Everyman
EVERYMAN: I thought a 'preset' was when the TV remote stopped working...
Panel 2
Same living room, but now Everyman is standing in front of the Sonos speaker, holding his smartphone and looking at the app. The app screen shows new icons for presets and the AI voice assistant. EVERYMAN (to himself)
EVERYMAN: So now I can tell my speaker to play music... at a specific volume... in a specific room... (sighs) Because I couldn't just use the volume knob before.
Panel 3
Same living room, but now Everyman is sitting back on the couch, looking at his smartphone with a bemused expression. The screen shows the AI voice assistant and a new preset icon for "Relaxing Jazz at Low Volume. EVERYMAN (smiling wryly) EVERYMAN (to himself)
EVERYMAN: Alexa, turn up the volume... on the preset that's already at low volume.
EVERYMAN: I guess I'm not just the guy who can't figure out the remote anymore. Now I'm the guy who needs an AI assistant to turn the volume up on a preset that's already set to low.
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