Our quick take
Sonos Play:1 - 5.0 / 5
Design
161.45 x 119.7 x 119.7mm, 1.85kg, same as Sonos One Black or white colour options Physical button controls Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, mounting screw hole
Sonos One vs Sonos One SL vs Sonos Play:1: What’s the difference?
Features
Compatible with over 100 music streaming services Controllable though Sonos app Multi-room audio Stereo pairing possible
Sonos tips and tricks
Voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant
Voice control with Alexa-enabled device Voice control with Google Assistant-enabled device Can also control through Spotify and Tidal
How to control Sonos through Spotify
How to set up Alexa on your Sonos system How to set up Google Assistant on your Sonos system
Sound quality and performance
- Two class-D amplifiers 1x tweeter, 1x mid-woofer
To recap
For those not interested in voice control or the latest features, the Play:1 is the perfect speaker to start embracing the Sonos system, or adding to an existing Sonos system - if you can get your hands on it. It’s about getting the most out of your music streaming service without spending a fortune in doing so.
