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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, front view
Image: Sonos press materials

Does the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Beam (Gen 2) is a compact soundbar with HDMI eARC and Ethernet.

It works with Sonos Voice Control, Alexa, Google Assistant and AirPlay 2 and runs on the Sonos app. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via sonos

Key facts

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$499[1] as of
KindSoundbar[1]
App supportSonos app only[3]
VoiceSonos Voice Control, Alexa, Google Assistant[1]
AirPlay 2AirPlay 2[1]
Wi-FiWi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz)[1]
PowerMains[1]
TV connectionHDMI eARC[1]
Released2021-10-05[4]

Integration paths

How the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudSonos app, Internet connection[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2]sonosWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Bronze[2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[5]com.sonosWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[5]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
HomeyCommunity app[6]nl.xiut.sonoslocalWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Community[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[6]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2021
    1. Announced [4]

      Announced with pre-orders open.

    2. Released [4]

      Available at $449.

Cite this page

Sonos Beam (Gen 2). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/sonos-beam-gen-2. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsonos.com / Sonos US store: Beam (Gen 2) (product page and tech specs)
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Sonos integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRsupport.sonos.com / Sonos support: Sonos app version compatibility
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  4. [4]
    MFRinvestors.sonos.com / Sonos press release, 2021-09-14: Beam (Gen 2) (Sonos investor site)
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Sonos
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Sonos (LocalAPI)
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