Q: How do I set up Sonos voice control?

To set up Sonos voice control 1. Open the Philips Hue app for iOS or Android. 2. Go to the Settings menu and select General Settings. 3. Select Smart Home , then select Sonos Voice Control. 4. Follow the in-app instructions to add Sonos Voice Control to your Philips Hue system. Still need help? Please refer to support.sonos.com

Question 1

What is Sonos voice control?

Accepted Answer

Sonos voice control delivers fast, accurate hands-free control of your Sonos and Hue systems. Simply say 'Hey Sonos' and use voice commands to control any Sonos and/or Hue product in your system

Question 2

How can I use Sonos to control my Hue ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

With Sonos voice control, you can control your Hue ecosystem without ever needing to open the app.

For example you can ask Sonos to:

Turn on/off the lights

Set brightness or colour

Additionally, you can use Sonos to:

Select specific rooms in your Hue ecosystem

Set specific scenes

For the full list of voice requests please refer to support.sonos.com

Question 3

What voice commands can I give with Sonos voice control?

Accepted Answer

You can ask Sonos to do multiple things at once as well as direct each command to any product in your Sonos and/or Hue System.

The full list of voice commands can be found on support.sonos.com

Question 4

My Sonos voice control commands are not working. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

If your Sonos voice control is not following commands, not reponding or responding with 'Sorry, I don't understand'. Please refer to support.sonos.com

Question 5

How do I set up Sonos voice control?

Accepted Answer

To set up Sonos voice control

1. Open the Philips Hue app for iOS or Android.

2. Go to the Settings menu and select General Settings.

3. Select Smart Home, then select Sonos Voice Control.

4. Follow the in-app instructions to add Sonos Voice Control to your Philips Hue system.

Still need help? Please refer to support.sonos.com

Question 6

How can I use Sonos to control my Hue ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

With Sonos voice control, you can control your Hue ecosystem without ever needing to open the app.

For example you can ask Sonos to:

Turn on/off the lights

Set brightness or colour

Additionally, you can use Sonos to:

Select specific rooms in your Hue ecosystem

Set specific scenes

For the full list of voice requests please refer to support.sonos.com

Question 7

Does Sonos Voice control work when my Internet is down?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sonos voice control communicates directly with your Philips Hue Bridge, allowing you to use SVC even when your Internet is not working.

Question 8

What is the Sonos Accessory feature?

Accepted Answer

The Sonos Accessory Control feature allows you to use your Hue accessories — such as switches or buttons — to easily control Sonos speakers and other Hue devices within your system.

Question 9

Which accessories can I use to control my speaker?

Accepted Answer

You can use a range of Hue accessories to control your Sonos speakers, including the Tap Dial switch, Dimmer switch, Smart button, Wall switch module, Twilight bedside lamp (with buttons), “Works with Hue” wall switches, and the Lutron Aurora.

Question 10

What behaviours can I configure on my accessory?

Accepted Answer

You can customise your accessories with a combination of controls for both Sonos and Hue devices. For Sonos, you can manage playback (Play/Pause, Next/Previous), start a favourite song or radio station and adjust volume. For Hue, you can use all existing lighting controls, including turning lights on or off, dimming, and activating scenes.

Question 11

Will the Sonos Accessory Control feature work if the internet is down?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sonos Accessory Control works directly with your Philips Hue Bridge, allowing you to use Accessory control even when your internet is down.

Question 12

How do I set up the accessory control feature?

Accepted Answer

You can set up Accessory Control in the Hue app, just as you would configure a Hue accessory to control your lights. An additional option—Sound—will be available, allowing you to control your Sonos speaker.

Before you begin, make sure your Sonos account is connected to your Hue system.

To set up Sonos Accessory Control with Hue:

1. Open the Hue app (iOS or Android).

2. Go to Settings and select Smart Home.

3. Select Sonos and link your account.

4. Go to the room where your accessory is located.

5. Configure your accessory and choose Sound as the action.

Need more help?

Visit https://support.sonos.com for additional guidance.

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FAQ list

What is Sonos voice control?

How can I use Sonos to control my Hue ecosystem?

What voice commands can I give with Sonos voice control?

My Sonos voice control commands are not working. What do I do?

How do I set up Sonos voice control?

How can I use Sonos to control my Hue ecosystem?

Does Sonos Voice control work when my Internet is down?

What is the Sonos Accessory feature?

Which accessories can I use to control my speaker?

What behaviours can I configure on my accessory?

Will the Sonos Accessory Control feature work if the internet is down?

How do I set up the accessory control feature?