US audio company Sonos has announced the latest version of its audio operating system, “Sonos 27.” The company is adding new features and 2 products while advancing AI integration and strengthening its open platform.
Sonos announced “Sonos 27.” The company is standardising the name across its new operating system while expanding its open platform and strengthening AI integration. The new Sonos Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra will also be added to its product portfolio.
AI-related features include the proprietary assistant “Sonos 27voice” and “Sonos 27mcp,” which connects to external AI assistants. The system will also integrate with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Sonos also presented a potential use case involving ChatGPT Voice.
Built around a new feature called Sonos Fabric, the company will strengthen hardware and software integration, including Headphone Linking and Positioning Technology. To enable Portable Surrounds, the system will recognise speaker positions and switch automatically. Headphone Linking is expected to become available first on the Ace Ultra through early access.
Sonos will also launch a new app, “Sonos 27app,” and provide multiple control options, including Sonos 27voice and Sonos 27web, to improve ease of use.
Alongside the announcement, Sonos disclosed the sales timing and pricing for the Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra. The Beam Ultra is priced at ¥99,800 including tax, while the Ace Ultra is priced at ¥69,800 including tax. Details of pre-orders, launch dates and regional availability will be announced progressively.