Using an Amazon Alexa product to control Sonos

Set up Alexa for Sonos on an Amazon Echo or Dot

Before attempting the following steps, ensure you have done the following:

1

Download the Alexa app and ensure your Alexa device is set up.

2

Make sure your Sonos system is up and running with the latest software.

Once the above has been completed, follow the steps below:

Enabling the Sonos Skill

1

Open the Sonos app on an iOS or Android device.

2

Select Settings, then press Services & Voices.

3

Choose 'Add a Service', select Amazon Alexa and then Add Alexa

4

You’ll be directed to the Alexa app for the next steps

5

Click Enable, then follow the on-screen prompts in the app. 

Search for Sonos Devices via the Alexa App

• The Alexa app will ask you to Discover Devices once the Alexa skill has been enabled. 
• This process enables Alexa to learn the names you’ve given to your Sonos devices.

Search for Music Services on Alexa

A large number of Alexa-compatible music services are available to view in the Alexa app. These can be accessed by opening the Alexa app by following these steps.

1

Open the  Amazon Alexa app.

2

Select Settings, then Music.

3

Press  Link New Service and select from the list of available services.

4

You can choose a default service in the Default Services section.