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See the full story · 2 sourcesGo to the 9to5Mac home page Switch site 9to5Toys 9to5Google Logo 9to5Google Electrek Drone DJ Logo DroneDJ Space Explored About Privacy Toggle social menu Toggle dark mode Search for: Submit Toggle search form Forums Store Podcasts Apple@Work Happy Hour 9to5Mac Daily Overtime iPhone iPhone Mac Mac MacBook Pro MacBook Air iMac Mac mini Mac Studio Mac Pro iPad iPad Pro iPad Air iPad mini iPad iPadOS Watch Apple Watch Apple Watch Ultra Apple Health Apple Watch SE Vision Vision Pro visionOS Music and TV Apple Music AirPods HomePod Apple TV Guides Reviews How Tos AAPL Apple Store Apple Arcade Apple Card Apple Silicon Apple One Apple Fitness+ CarPlay Siri HomeKit Toggle dark mode Sonos Sonos unveils ‘Sonos 27’ software with four new features Ryan Christoffel | Sep 1 2026 - 9:12 am PT 7 Comments Today alongside launching two new products , Sonos has unveiled ‘Sonos 27’ branding for its software platform and detailed four new features coming soon for Sonos users.
Sonos has launched Sonos Ace Ultra headphones today alongside a Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar. And in addition to the new hardware introductions, the company has rebranded its software.
‘Sonos 27’ is the official name of the Sonos software platform that already exists, but is getting a proper name starting today. More than just a rebrand though, Sonos announced four new software features coming this fall to Sonos users:
Turn two compatible portable speakers into wireless rear surrounds for movie night — then move them right back to wherever they usually live when the credits roll. No wires, no permanent setup, no rearranging furniture.
Personal listening, without missing a beat
Headphone linking which is available in Early Access, allows you to seamlessly move audio between Sonos Ace Ultra and a compatible Sonos speaker or group streaming over the same WiFi connection with just the press of a button. You will also be able to pick and control your music on your headphones directly in the Sonos app while on your home network. For more information, read our support article here.
Sonos 27voice is a new way to ask for music, built specifically for that purpose in the home, and the shortest path from wanting a song to hearing it. Instead of remembering exact commands, you can ask the way you'd talk to someone in the room with you. Say things like "Play that song I had on in the kitchen last night,” or “Put on something downstairs that the kids will like.” The system works out the rest.
Control Sonos with the AI you already use
Sonos has always been an open platform. Sonos MCP expands it. Sonos MCP connects your system to frontier large language models (LLMs), so you can control Sonos from familiar chatbot interfaces and mix advanced dialog and reasoning with out-loud listening on your speakers.
You can find full details on these new Sonos 27 features, including specific availability and early access, on Sonos’ website .
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