New Delhi: Sonos has recently introduced its latest two speakers: Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL by extending its portfolio of wireless speakers in India. Sonos has stated that its latest speakers are intended to work within its broader Sonos ecosystem by enabling users to add the devices across the rooms and build a multi-room listening system.
Sonos has also confirmed that both speakers will be available in India, but the company has not yet announced any pricing or an official timeline.
Sonos Play is positioned as a portable speaker, especially designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling users to stream audio either through a home network or directly from the device. This speaker also features a removable utility loop for portability and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
It also carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and it includes a built-in power bank feature that can be used to charge the smartphone.
When connected over Wi-Fi, Sonos Play can be grouped with other Sonos speakers across different rooms or paired with another unit for stereo playback. The speaker also supports Bluetooth-based grouping with compatible Sonos speakers, enabling users to synchronise multiple units even when away from the Wi-Fi network.
Sonos Play also supports streaming through the Sonos application and is compatible with services such as Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay 2. It also going to supports the voice control through those compatible voice assistant services. The Era 100 SL is a simplified version of the Era 100 speaker and does not include built-in microphones.
The mic-free design is intended for users who prefer a speaker without voice assistant functionality.
The Era 100 SL is especially designed to function as part of the broader Sonos system. It can be used as a standalone speaker, which can be paired with another unit for stereo sound, or integrated into a home theatre setup.
Both speakers are designed to integrate with their connected audio platform, enabling users to expand their system over time by adding speakers across different rooms.
