Sonos has just launched its newest portable speaker — Roam 2 — a revamp of the ultraportable Roam, now improved with easier controls and quicker setup. Here are some of the speaker’s key features:
- Size-defying sound — Delivers the rich, detailed sound and bass with the clarity, depth, and fullness you’d expect from a larger speaker.
- Refreshed design and UI — Includes a monochromatic logo and separate power and Bluetooth buttons for easy use.
- Instant set up — As soon as you unbox, connect to your mobile device over Bluetooth and enjoy immediate music on the go. Set up on Wi-Fi at home to connect to the rest of your Sonos system.
- Automatic Trueplay — Always tuned for the best listening experience in any environment, available on both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- Powered for adventure — Up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge.
- Ready for the elements — Dustproof and fully waterproof with an IP67 rating, so it can handle splashes, dirt, heat and cold with ease.
- Five vibrant colors — Available in Olive, Sunset, Wave, Black, and White.
Roam 2 is now available for $179 at sonos.com.
Here is what we thought about the original Roam portable speaker.
Sonos App and Future Feature Updates
Sonos also announced changes — current and future — to its recently updated app.
Available Now:
To access these changes, check for updates in the iOS / Android app store to download the latest version of the Sonos app, which was last updated on May 21, 2024. See release notes.
- VoiceOver on iOS now properly interacts with individual elements of the Sonos app’s home screen — and now adds improved VoiceOver support for allowing for navigating and controlling the Now Playing Screen, System View, Output Selector, Queue, Volume Sliders, and Add Product
- Improved TalkBack support for the Now Playing Screen, System View, and Add Product
- Improved Local Music Library playback of folders
- Adding and editing alarms with the ability to Search for content
Coming Soon:
- Continued improvements to navigation for visually impaired customers: mid-June
- Adding to queue and playing next: early June
- Sleep timer: mid-June
- Use the Sonos app for macOS or Windows or Sonos Voice Control to set sleep timers today.
- Local music library search and playback: mid-June
- Update Wi-Fi settings: mid-June
- Snooze alarms: TBD
For more information, visit sonos.com.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Residential Systems.
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