Sonos users will soon be able to control their wireless music - streaming devices by voice after the company said it partnered with Amazon to integrate the e - commere ##tore 's virtual assistant , Alexa , with its apps . A private beta test will take place later this year with a roll - out anticipated in 2019 . Sonos has made staff changes recently as it seeks to compete with rival streaming platforms .
Sonos users will soon be able to control their wireless music-streaming devices by voice after the company said it partnered with Amazon to integrate the e-commere giant's virtual assistant, Alexa, with its products. A private beta test will take place later this year with a roll-out anticipated in 2017. Sonos has made staff cutbacks recently as it seeks to compete with rival streaming devices.