You’ll also need an internet connection with a Wi-Fi router.
Download the Sonos app to a phone, tablet, or computer.
The Sonos app is available fromGoogle PlayorAmazon(Android) and fromApple App Store(iOS).
Open theSonosapp and tap eitherSetup New SystemorAdd Speakers.
If given a choice between Standard or Boost setup, selectStandard.
There may be situations where aBoost wireless extender setupis needed.
Wait until you see a flashing green light on the equipment and then tapContinue.
Press the buttons ilustrated on screen on your Sonos machine.
Wait for confirmation that the speaker has been added to your setup.
SelectDonein the top-right corner of the Setup Complete page.
Sonos is ready to play music via the Sonos App.
You don’t need a separate Google Home smart speaker to control music playback or other smart home devices.
Here is how to add Google Assistant directly to the Sonos One or Sonos Beam.
kick off the Sonos app on your smartphone.
SelectMore>Voice Services.TapGoogle Assistantin the next screen.
SelectAdd to Sonoson the Google Assistant screen.
You’ll then see a list of compatible speakers by location.
Choose a speaker and then selectAdd Google Assistant.
SelectGo to Google Assistant app.
When prompted, tapNextand add your Sonos account information to connect Google Assistant to your Sonos gadget.
For each Sonos One or Beam selected, you are walked through the same steps to add Google Assistant.
kick off the Sonos app on your mobile unit.
SelectMore>Voice Services>Select Google Assistant.
Open theGoogle Assistantapp and selectAdd to Sonos.
TapContinueand type your Sonos account information.
You receive a message stating Google Assistant is ready to work with Sonos.
Using a computer or mobile unit,establish an IFTTT account.
Open theIFTTTapp and selectGoogle AssistantandSonosfrom the services category.
You are prompted to allow IFTTT to work with Google Assistant and Sonos products for the commands you select.
Proceed through each category and select some commands for Google Assistant that control a Sonos unit.
If you turn both of them on, only one will work, most likely the 1-100 scale.
Sonos supports a variety of Google Assistantmusic control commands.
Sonos supports two types of Google Assistant control.
Google Assistant or Alexa?
To factory reset your Sonos One, unplug its power cord and press and holdPlay/Pausewhile reconnecting the power.
Continue holdingPlay/Pauseuntil the light flashes orange and white and then turns green.
Check to ensure you’re logged into the right account in the Google Assistant app.
ensure you’ve added music services to both Google Assistant and Sonos.
Set up your Sonosusing the Sonos mobile app.
To manually connect to Wi-Fi, tap theSettings gear>tune up your web connection controls.
