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2026
Sonos announces planned early access for 27voice assistant
Sonos said US users could sign up for a waitlist for its 27voice assistant on November 6, with access planned to start on November 12.
2026
Sonos rolls out app update with Presets
Sonos is rolling out an app update that adds Presets and other playback and setup features.
2026
Sonos launches Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra
Sonos introduced new Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra products, which Bloomberg described as heralding a new era for the company.
2022
ITC rules Google infringed Sonos patents
The International Trade Commission ruled that Google violated five Sonos patents and issued an immediate cease-and-desist order. Sonos sought a ban on imports of several Google products; the article says the ban was set to take effect in 60 days.
2022
US ITC imposes import ban on Google hardware products in Sonos patent case
The US International Trade Commission ruled in favor of Sonos in its patent dispute with Google and imposed an import ban on a number of Google's hardware products. The report says the ban would take effect after a 60-day compliance period.
2022
US trade court bars imports of some Google products
The U.S. trade court barred Google from importing products found to infringe Sonos smart-speaker patents, while allowing imports of products redesigned to avoid infringement. The ITC affirmed its August decision.
2021
Sonos announces product sustainability commitments
Sonos announced plans to improve product energy efficiency and repairability. It said that starting in FY23, new speakers and components would include features such as fasteners instead of adhesives to make repair, refurbishment, and recycling easier.
2021
Sonos and IKEA announce SYMFONISK Picture Frame speaker
Sonos and IKEA announced the SYMFONISK Picture Frame WiFi speaker, which is scheduled to go on sale in North America and Europe on July 15, 2021.
2021
German court orders suspension of Google Cast-related product sales
A Hamburg court in Germany preliminarily ruled that Google products using Cast technology must be taken off sale in Germany; the report says the ruling found Google’s Irish subsidiary allegedly infringed Sonos patents.
2021
Sonos announces the Roam portable speaker launch in Canada
Sonos announced the Roam portable speaker and opened Canadian pre-orders; the article says the product is scheduled to launch in Canada on April 20, 2021.
2021
Sonos and Audi announce car-audio partnership
Sonos partnered with Audi to equip Audi’s Q4 E-Tron with Sonos sound, marking Sonos’s first partnership to bring its sound experience to automobiles.
2020
Sonos files another patent lawsuit against Google
Sonos filed another patent lawsuit against Google, alleging that Google infringed five wireless audio patents across the Nest and Chromecast product lines. Google denied the allegations and said it would defend itself.
2020
Sonos and Disney+ subscription promotion partnership
Sonos partnered with Disney to offer six months of Disney+ to customers who purchase eligible Sonos home theatre bundles or speakers.
2020
Sonos announces plan to close Manhattan retail store
Sonos announced plans to close its retail store in Manhattan as part of its measures to reduce operating expenses and preserve liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Sonos announces planned temporary pay cuts
Sonos said it would cut employee pay by 20% from July through the end of 2020, and that other executives would also take 20% pay cuts through September 30.
2020
Sonos closes New York City retail store
Sonos closed its retail store in New York City as part of difficult choices the company said it had to make amid the pandemic and its economic impact.
2020
Sonos closes six office locations
Sonos closed six office locations amid the pandemic and its economic impact.
2020
U.S. ITC investigates Google-Sonos patent allegations
The report says the U.S. International Trade Commission had opened an investigation into the patent-infringement allegations involving Google and Sonos.
2020
Google sues Sonos over alleged patent infringement
Google filed a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco alleging that Sonos used Google patent technology in several areas and refused to pay royalties. Google denied infringing Sonos patents; Sonos had not commented on Google’s suit at the time of the report.
2020
Sonos announces Arc soundbar, new speakers and redesigned app
Sonos announced the Arc soundbar, third-generation Sub and Sonos Five speakers, and a redesigned mobile app. The speakers were scheduled to be released on June 10, while the app was scheduled to become available on June 8.