Sonos Ace Ultra Headphones Filing Reveals AI Voice Support

Sonos is preparing to launch a new pair of premium wireless headphones called the Ace Ultra, according to a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The device, which appears to be an upgraded successor to the original Sonos Ace released in 2024, is expected to debut at a company product event scheduled for September.

The FCC filing, first reported by Lowpass and later detailed by Bloomberg, indicates the Ace Ultra will be available in five color options: Greige (light gray), Shadow Black, Agave, Blush, and Sand. This expands the palette from the original model's two choices. While much of the filing is redacted, it contains technical clues suggesting the headphones will support voice commands, a feature absent from the first generation.

This addition aligns with Sonos's stated strategic shift toward artificial intelligence. CEO Tom Conrad said during the company's recent third-quarter earnings call that AI will be a core focus, describing the opportunity as "conversational computing and predictive intelligence moving into the home." He believes Sonos's ecosystem of interconnected whole-home audio devices gives it a significant advantage in this space.