Name: CONNECT
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 408125
Rating: 3.9 (52 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

great audio
a dedicated music streamer is essential
the sound quality is excellent

losing the Wi-Fi functionality
Sonos Amp has no optical input
No optical input

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Colour of product: White
Optical drive included: no
Handheld remote control: no

Sonos CONNECT - Pros & Cons

great audio
a dedicated music streamer is essential
the sound quality is excellent
clear definition and robust sound
It works intuitively and smooth and never fails and also integrates well with Tidal
intuitive for the most part and easy enough to set up and use
Sound quality is good
variable output works just fine
ability is underpinned by extremely good bass
extremely strong and very easy to use
of Dissolved Girl is handled with a very compelling combination of depth and control
build is good and the unit feels solid
easy and convenient as possible
speaker still works perfectly fine
Sonos app is genuinely useful
Bose connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and has a good bass output for its
Sonos gives to making sure both apps are fully capable
The setup process is surprisingly easy for a hybrid smart speaker
Setting up units is a pretty easy
new streaming is pretty good in the early going
speakers are nicely designed and packaged
Sonos can create musical connections that are very unique to your musical tastes
user interface is very easy to use and very easy on the eyes
backup singers are real and the arrangement is just lush
Sonos Five is good for music
Updated review for accuracy and clarity
Google has better controls and has an excellent performing Google Assistant built-in
feels sturdy
and is solid overall
presets
sounds better and looks cleaner
solid sound quality and a great experience
much more affordable and better sounding option
easy and intuitive
it sounds great
good detail and beefy dynamics
most exciting converters currently on the market
gives you a much simpler way to control your Sonos setup
neat
stylish and comfortably outperforms sonic
accessible
easy to use and generally nice and speedy
they re visually and sonically identical
smooth and easy listen
Sonos OS remains excellent
s a simple idea executed extremely well everything works and sounds solid
The Port worked flawlessly in my testing
passively keeps the densely-packed innards cool and quiet
fabulously broad and spacious
the Port is a great way to extend the capabilities of your Sonos system
the Port is quite useful
simple and elegant to use
it s designed to be very flexible in this department

losing the Wi-Fi functionality
Sonos Amp has no optical input
No optical input
not great for home theater
it has no center channel
It felt weird and ungainly
the CCA is discontinued
It may not display this or other websites correctly
Sonos treat Android as a 2nd tier platform
Frequency response is pretty flat in audible band
Performance is not jitter limited
Amp a little lean in the bass
price too high
sound field seems flattened and compressed
the Port sounds inferior to the Connect it replaces
Sonos isn t known for making tough speakers
Not all televisions let you select a Bluetooth speaker as an output
Sonos Move can not be paired with a subwoofer by itself
weren t too many times when the speaker becomes harsh
the Sonos Move is not waterproof
the crazy train had already left the station
picking up her phone and the conversation is sidelined
Sonos dropped a bombshell
only high cost that Sonos addressed in the modern era
the Sonos Connect was cut off
Toslink's absence on the Port
smart home skills lag behind the competition and is too fussy
occasionally succumb to a few head-scratching foibles
Alexa does seem less responsive on the Sonos One
no phono stage built in
There is no longer an optical digital out
Dynamic expression is poor and punch is so lacking you
The Connected very poor and dated sound quality
digital output was a little quieter than I expected
the Port was so expensive
Sonos products have always been intentionally inconspicuous in design
make it too limiting for power users with umpteen sources
microphones built-in
room correction feature is also only available with iOS devices
A lot of compression artifacts at max volume
only stream your audio via Wi-Fi or Apple AirPlay
this feature is only available with iOS devices
it only supports Wi-Fi and Apple AirPlay
SONOS does not support iTunes
Sonos is only devoted to one thing
The re-transmission of line-in signals fed into a Port can get a little iffy
the Port sounds vastly inferior to the Connect it replaces
the Port blows Unable to score a review unit from Sonos
No authentication could be found in our setup
playing music in my own house is a bit of a chore
Android device at all to enjoy your basic playback
Pandora does not allow you to skip backward
only forward
only works with speakers Sonos knows
ceiling joists running across that section
wasn't for the speakers in the ceiling
Audio quality is dependent mostly one what you are sending where
Not all amplifiers will be compatible
Bluetooth itself is inherently lossy
a turntable or a stereo receiver to hook up to the Port
no coaxial cable for the digital output
true hi-fi level subtlety is not on the plate here
There is no built-in microphone to enable Alexa or any
there is no need for extra control options on the unit itself
Loudness mode found in the Room Settings on the app is on by default
s no pre-amp on the Amp
s a little expensive and quite niche

Sonos - Video Reviews (9)

Sonos Connect Wireless HiFi Music Player Unboxing Review Sonos

Sonos Connect and Connect:Amp digital audio streaming

Sonos CONNECT - Full Specifications

Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Audio (L/R) in	1
Audio (L/R) out	1
Digital audio optical out	1
Digital audio coaxial out	1
Line-in	yes
Ethernet LAN	yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2

3D	no
Image formats supported	BMP GIF JPG PNG

Width	5.35 in
Depth	5.51 in
Height	2.91 in
Weight	24.34 oz

Optical drive included	no
Handheld remote control	no
Card reader integrated	no
Multi-Zone capability	yes
AirPlay	yes

Frequency range	20 - 20000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.01 %
Audio formats supported	MP3 WMA
Volume control	Digital

Colour of product	White

Internet radio	yes
Internet radio services supported	iHeartRadio iTunes Last.fm Pandora SIRIUS Internet Radio Slacker Spotify TuneIn

Sonos CONNECT - Q&A (21)

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karolyn_herzog
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect have wireless?
devorah
about 2 years ago
Yes, in a wireless setup, Sonos Connect to your home's Wi-Fi network, like other wireless devices in your home.
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jennie
over 2 years ago
Is the Sonos Connect compatible with s2?
davis_bartoletti
about 2 years ago
Sonos Connect are capable of running Sonos S2 software. But gen 1 Sonos Connect can't run S2.
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donn
over 2 years ago
How does the Sonos Connect work?
lera.walter
about 2 years ago
You simply run an audio cable from an output on the Sonos Connect into an input on the existing equipment.
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inell.larkin
over 2 years ago
Does the Sonos Connect to WiFi?
bernie
about 2 years ago
Yes, Sonos Connect can connect direct to your WiFi.
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luciano_schumm
about 2 years ago
Can Sonos Connect to more than one Wi-Fi?
adrienne
about 2 years ago
Yes, Sonos Connect to different Wi-Fi networks. But it can only connect to one at a time.
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milford
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect work with AirPlay?
maryland_smith
about 2 years ago
You can also AirPlay the audio to your Ones and then group the Sonos Connect: Amp.
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anika.nitzsche
over 2 years ago
Is Sonos Connect the same as Sonos Amp?
robby_pagac
about 2 years ago
No, The Sonos Amp is an updated version of the Sonos Connect with more power and features.
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quentin
about 2 years ago
Can Sonos Connect to laptop?
mai.johnson
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use the Sonos Connect app to connect your laptop.
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margene
about 2 years ago
Why is my Sonos Connect not working?
marvin
about 2 years ago
Make sure you're connected to the right Wi-Fi network.
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darrick_torp
over 2 years ago
How to Set up a Google Assistant device to Sonos Connect?
clifford
about 2 years ago
In the Sonos app, tap the Settings tab. Select Services > Voice > Add a Service under Voice, then choose Google Assistant on your Sonos Connect.
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fredericka_brekke
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect to YouTube?
eldridge
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos Connect app supports YouTube Music integration on both iOS and Android.
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robert.farrell
about 2 years ago
Any Reason to Upgrade the Sonos Connect?
marion_parisian
about 2 years ago
There is no requirement to upgrade your Sonos CONNECT will continue to function.
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billi_torphy
about 2 years ago
Is Sonos Connect discontinued?
shane
about 2 years ago
Yes, Sonos has announced it will no longer be providing ongoing support to Sonos Connect.
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hisako
over 2 years ago
Does The Sonos Connect to Alexa?
quentin
about 2 years ago
You can wirelessly connect your existing Sonos Connect to Alexa voice assistant devices.
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jarvis
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect to TV?
florencia
about 2 years ago
There is no direct way to connect a Sonos Connect to your TV. But you can connect them via your soundbar.
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versie.kutch
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect still work?
dale
about 2 years ago
Sonos Connect will no longer supported. Sonos ended support for it in May 2020.
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floyd_quitzon
about 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect need to be wired?
palmer_fritsch
about 2 years ago
Sonos Connect can be configured in either a wireless or wired setup.
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roberto
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect to 5GHz?
davis
about 2 years ago
No, Sonos Connect will never use the 5GHz on the router.
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dale
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect to computer?
maryjane.legros
about 2 years ago
You can connect your Sonos Connect directly to your computer.
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eugenio.buckridge
over 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect to projector?
johnnie.lockman
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos Connect to the projector with an HDMI cable or a wireless adapter.
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lindsey
about 2 years ago
Does Sonos Connect have Bluetooth?
errol
about 2 years ago
Yes, Sonos Connect products can connect to your devices using Bluetooth.
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Sonos CONNECT Sonos - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.9

Based on 14 reviews

whathifi

Published: 20.03.2020

Sonos Port review

Is the Sonos Port, a replacement to the outgoing Sonos Connect, a worthy successor?

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 19.06.2020

Sonos Port review: A flawed successor to the Sonos Connect

3.5

The new Sonos S2 operating systems sounds promising, but should you replace a workhorse Sonos Connect with a Sonos Port in the name of compatibility?

PCMAG

Published: 26.11.2019

Sonos Port Review

4.0

Simple but pricey, the Sonos Port provides an easy two-way extension of your Sonos network, allowing for integration of non-Sonos stereo gear.

CNET

Published: 23.09.2013

Sonos Connect

Sonos Connect brings the company's full panoply of streaming audio services to any stereo or hi-fi system.

www.themasterswitch.com

Published: 20.03.2020

Sonos Amp Review

3.8

See our in-depth review of the Sonos Amp, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

TechRadar

Published: 22.09.2021

Sonos Amp review

Punchy sound for movies and music

Sonos CONNECT Sonos One review: a smart speaker for music lovers | Stuff

stuff.tv/my/

Sonos One review: a smart speaker for music lovers | Stuff

If you care about music and want a speaker you can speak to, the Sonos One (Gen 2) should be close to the top of your wishlist

Sonos CONNECT Sonos Port review: flexibility for a price

The Verge

Published: 27.12.2019

Sonos Port review: flexibility for a price

3.8

This little box can make almost anything work with Sonos, but it’s not cheap.

RTINGS.com

Published: 30.11.2021

Sonos Five Review

3.8

The Sonos Five is a wired mid-size speaker that you can use horizontally or vertically. With its Trueplay room correction feature turned on, it has a bright soun...

HomeTheaterReview

Published: 17.02.2020

Sonos Connect Wireless Home Audio Receiver Reviewed (A Little Too Late) - HomeTheaterReview

4.0

In 24 years of publishing and writing specialty audio/video content, I have never come across a situation like I have with this Sonos Connect review. The $350 Connect has been the central component of the most popular wireless music ecosystem...

SoundGuys

Published: 07.04.2022

Sonos Move review

The Sonos Move is the first speaker from Sonos that has both WiFi and Bluetooth, and while it's a good speaker it still has its issues.

Sonos CONNECT Sonos Architectural Review: The surprises of pro-installation

SlashGear

Published: 22.03.2021

Sonos Architectural Review: The surprises of pro-installation

4.5

When I set out to give a home theater system a Sonos Architectural upgrade, I discovered some big surprises along the way.

Trusted Reviews

Published: 25.09.2020

Sonos Amp

4.0

The best sounding speaker in the range, the Sonos Amp lets you pair your own speakers but it's a far more niche product than the rest.

Sonos CONNECT Sonos CONNECT:AMP ZonePlayer 120 hands-on and Sonos app review

Android Authority

Published: 15.12.2014

Sonos CONNECT:AMP ZonePlayer 120 hands-on and Sonos app review

Sonos CONNECT:AMP ZonePlayer 120 hands-on and Sonos Controller for Android app review. Music streaming throughout your home has never been this easy and enjoyable.