If you haven’t done so already, download and load the Alexa app on your smartphone.
bring up the Alexa App on your smartphone andset up your Echo unit.
Go toMore>Skills & Games.
Sonos
Search for Sonos and tap theSonos Skill.
TapEnable to useand sign in to your Sonos account.
TapDiscover Devicesand connect your speakers.
If you have more than one Sonos Player, verify they all appear on the list.
Alternatively, say, “Discover devices.”
Theskipandpreviouscommands don’t work with TuneIn radio, and thepreviouscommand does not work with Pandora or iHeartRadio.
Sonos
Volume commands will only affect the speaker/player the command is directed to.
If the speaker/player is part of a group, the group volume will not be adjusted.
Once done, proceed to add Alexa.
TapConnect Your Amazon Accountand log-in.
If you don’t have an account, create one before moving on to the next steps.
Once logged in, the app will have you test Alexa to check that it’s working.
Remember to ensure the Alexa app is installed on your smartphone.
Add music services to Alexa.
TapVerify Music Serviceson Alexa.
Refer to the services listed in the previous section on connecting Echo devices to Sonos speakers.
Link your music service accounts to Alexa and choose a default music service.
The services must be added to both Alexa and Sonos.
Beam also follows commands such as Turn it up and Mute, applying them to the TV volume.
The Sonos Beam can also be linked to the Alexa-enabled Fire TV media streamer or Fire Edition TV.
FAQ
Check your internet connection and check that the microphone on your Sonos is turned on.
Then, go to the Sonos skill, turn it off, and turn it back on.
If you still have trouble, update the Sonos app.
For example: Alexa, set a sleep timer on Bedroom Speaker for 30 minutes.
