Sonos whole-home audio can use a networked amplifier to power wired in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, bookshelf, or floor-standing speakers. A streaming adapter can connect a traditional stereo, receiver, turntable, CD player, or other line-in source, then distribute music, podcasts, audiobooks, and stored audio files to other rooms through the app.

Sonos whole-home audio works with standalone wireless speakers, passive in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, and wired floor-standing, bookshelf, or outdoor speakers powered by a compatible amplifier. Installers can configure individual rooms, stereo pairs, grouped rooms that play in sync, or multi-zone systems with independent source and volume control.

Installers manage rooms and audio zones through the Sonos app, where they can name rooms, group speakers for synchronized playback, create stereo pairs, and adjust settings by room. For larger systems, a multi-zone amplifier can provide independently controlled zones and assignable outputs, helping match audio coverage to the property’s layout.

Sonos whole-home audio systems use a home network for streaming and control, with the Sonos app supporting setup, room grouping, synchronized playback, stereo pairing, and equalization; select products also support Ethernet, AirPlay 2, or Bluetooth. Installation may include powered speakers, passive in-wall or in-ceiling speakers connected to an amplifier, or existing stereo equipment connected through a streaming interface, while drivers support integration with select control systems such as Control4, Lutron, Elan, URC, and Logitech.