Sonos One Gen 2 features: Type: Multi-room | Voice-enabled: Yes | Wi-Fi: Yes
As a Houston, Texas native, I am familiar with high levels of humidity. When looking for a speaker, I often seek one that can handle or even surpass such conditions. That being said, the Sonos One (Gen 2) has officially become the top contender on my summer speaker wishlist due to its humidity-resistant status. Unfortunately, it is worth noting that the speaker is not waterproof and does not carry an IP rating.
Despite its limitations, the second-generation Sonos One, along with its predecessor, delivers clear and robust sound quality. And while the Sonos is a speaker, its operation is not limited to sound alone. With voice control functions enabled, you can control the Sonos through the app or via connections such as Apple AirPlay 2. You can also leverage Amazon Alexa to ask questions, set an alarm, check the news, or deliver a “funny” joke.
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At only four pounds and standing just short of five inches, the Sonos One is compact enough to be moved around, or it can be set up as a home theater powerhouse. If you believe that two or more speakers are more powerful than the Sonos One, the speakers’ wireless connection to other devices is effective in creating a completely customizable sound system. So, whether you are battling even the hottest of temperatures or turning your living room into a cinematic soundstage, the Sonos One is the definition of tiny but mighty. My only callout is that with a lack of Bluetooth, the Sonos One relies on Wi-Fi for connectivity, so you will need a dependable Wi-Fi connection.
However, when ZDNET reviewed the speaker in 2019, they noticed that the Wi-Fi-only connectivity is likely behind its powerful and high-quality sound performance.
Review: Sonos One (Gen 2): Still a fantastic-sounding speaker, even without Bluetooth
