Now that the $50 Bridge is no longer needed, the first speaker takes a bit longer to setup, but the rest follow the one-button launch format.
With the original Bridge add-on component, which directs all speakers to your Wi-Fi network, Sonos speakers setup in seconds with a simple touch of a button. Sonos’ most beautiful and popular feature is its systems’ extremely simple setup. At the back of each speaker rests an input panel with an Ethernet connection, a “connect” button for wireless setup, and an Aux input, which also acts as a sort of bridge for Wi-Fi setup via smartphone.Īccessories inside each box are few, including only a power supply, a 3.5mm cable, and a small packet of quick-start instructions. The H3 is a curvy tower, highly reminiscent of Sonos’ Play:1 cylinder.Īll of the speakers share a monochromatic color scheme in black or white, and offer succinct controls along their matte plastic exteriors, though the added volume controls make them less minimalist than Sonos’ single-button design.
