Sonos Could Make Its Next Headphones Smarter with Built-in Voice Controls
The sequel to Sonos’s 2024 headphones could add built-in voice commands and up to five colors as the company pushes deeper AI integration.
- On Monday, a Federal Communications Commission filing revealed the upcoming Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, confirming voice command support and five color options including "Agave" and "Blush."
- The Ace Ultra serves as a strategic do-over following the 2024 Sonos Ace launch, which was overshadowed by a "troublesome" app update that limited ecosystem integration and hurt sales.
- CEO Tom Conrad aims to differentiate the hardware by embedding AI, arguing that "the hardware that can converse with quality across every room" matters most to consumers.
- Sonos expects to unveil the headphones at a September event after posting $375mn in third-quarter revenue, up 9%, though the company recently cut around 3% of staff.
- Positioning its ecosystem to understand home layouts, Sonos seeks to compete with Bose, Sony, and Apple by expanding voice control to include Philips Hue devices and other smart home products.
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