What audio content can I play on Sonos Beam?

Sonos Beam plays back all of your TV audio, once setup with the Sonos app is complete. You can stream audio from TV, movies, video on demand, music, radio, video games, audio books and podcasts.

What does Sonos Beam sound like?

Sonos Beam has surprising sound for its size. Its soundstages are full, spacious and wider than the speaker itself, creating an immersive listening experience. Dialogue is clear. There's adequate bass performance to enrich most listening experiences.

How does Sonos Beam differ from Playbar and Playbase?

Sonos Beam is a more compact speaker and can fit almost anywhere. Playbar and Playbase produce louder sound with more width and bass. Beam is optimized for small to mid-sized rooms, whereas Playbar and Playbase are capable of filling large spaces.

How does Sonos Beam work with Amazon Alexa?

Sonos Beam supports most voice commands with Amazon Alexa. These include commands to start music and content with Spotify, Tunein and Audible; commands to control other services started with the Sonos app, plus requests for popular Alexa features.

Does Beam pair with other Sonos speakers for surround sound?

Yes. While Sonos Beam is a great soundbar on its own, it also wirelessly pairs with our Sub for added bass and a pair of Play:1 speakers for full surround sound. A setup with left and right rears and a sub gives you true 5.1 surround sound.