Sonos 27 Update Adds AI Control and New Hardware

Sonos has announced Sonos 27, a major update to its audio operating system, alongside two new hardware products, marking a significant push into AI integration and system flexibility. The update, detailed at the company's Open House event on September 1, 2026, introduces the ability to control Sonos systems with external AI assistants like ChatGPT and features designed to make speakers work more dynamically together.

The centerpiece of the software update is Sonos 27mcp, a feature that allows users to connect any large language model or AI agent to their Sonos system. This integration means people can use familiar chatbot interfaces to control music playback, adjust volume, and manage speaker groups. Atty Eleti, product lead for ChatGPT Voice at OpenAI, stated that the integration allows users to ask ChatGPT to play music anywhere in their home without leaving an ongoing conversation. Sonos also previewed Sonos Custom Agents, which will eventually enable users to build their own agents with a chosen model, persona, and voice.

Alongside the AI capabilities, Sonos 27 introduces "Fabric," a set of features that allow speakers to sense each other and adapt their roles. This includes...