Sonos Voice Control to Integrate Philips Hue by Year-End
Sonos Voice Control is set to add compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform by the end of this year, enabling users to control lighting via voice commands, reports 24brussels.
Since its debut in 2022, Sonos Voice Control has expanded its capabilities, including functions such as setting timers and checking weather conditions. This anticipated integration marks a significant advancement, as it would be the first time Sonos Voice Control interacts with another smart home platform. Currently, the system allows users to adjust volume, group multiple Sonos speakers, and play music from services like Apple Music and Spotify, prioritizing user privacy by processing commands locally.
The company’s journey into voice control began with its acquisition of Snips, a Paris-based firm, in late 2019. This move aimed to create a “private-by-design” AI voice platform. Nearly three years later, the rollout of Sonos Voice Control provided users with an alternative to existing smart assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Details on how the Philips Hue integration will work remain unclear, though it is expected that users will be able to turn individual lights on and off, adjust brightness, and activate scenes using voice commands. Further unveiling of specifics is likely at Philips Hue’s upcoming media event on September 3, 2025, during the IFA show in Berlin, famed for launching new products and services.
As of now, Sonos has not officially commented on this potential expansion of Sonos Voice Control’s functionalities.
