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Sonos' Sound System for Audi Lacks S2 OS Software Integration

Sonos’ partnership with Audi for a Sonos-tuned sound system in the upcoming Q4 e-tron and A1, Q2 and Q3 vehicles (see 2104140052) doesn't include a Sonos software integration, a company spokesperson said. That means features including Trueplay, Sonos Radio and…

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integration into the current Sonos platform won't be available via the Audi vehicles, he said. Sonos launched its current S2 operating system in June. The company hailed software integration when it introduced the Roam portable speaker last month, including the ability for users to “throw” music from the portable speaker to other S2-based speakers in the home. The company wouldn’t share details on its future automotive road map but said “of course we see opportunities in the in-car experience.” The Sonos sound system will be part of a premium trim package when the Q4 e-tron launches in June. It didn’t share details on manufacturing location of the Audi system products.