The battery lifespan is about three years or 900 charges, after which you can purchase a replacement battery. Leaving Move on the charging dock long-term will not reduce the battery's lifespan.
Because the Move is a Sonos speaker, it's compatible with almost every streaming music service available, plus services like Audible and Pocket Casts. You can play music on it through voice commands, via Sonos' app, directly through Spotify using Spotify Connect, or via AirPlay 2 on an Apple device.
But the first time ever, Sonos will support Bluetooth pairing, letting you play any audio from a Bluetooth-enabled device and ensuring that the speaker will work at times when Wi-Fi is unavailable. The portable Sonos speaker charges via a base station.
Verdict. The Sonos Move is an excellent, smart, great-sounding speaker that is truly wireless. Packing wifi and Bluetooth, a 10-hour battery, easy charging, a durable case, weather resistance and loud, punchy sound, you could take this portable powerhouse practically anywhere.
When you're setting up a speaker for the very first time, these are the steps you'll need to take.
- Step 1: Unbox and plug it in.
- Step 2: Download the Sonos app.
- Step 3: Choose your setup type.
- Step 4: Select your speakers.
- Step 5: Put your speakers into 'Join' mode.
- Step 6: Connect to the Wi-Fi network (if you need to)
Unfortunately, the Sonos Move does not have a 3.5mm input. If you have a non-Bluetooth device that you were hoping to play music from you're out of luck. The Sonos Move was intended to be used completely wireless. whether you go Bluetooth or WiFi is up to you, but an audio cable is not an option here.
It is important to note, however, that recharging via USB requires a charger (not included) capable of providing a minimum of 45 watts. The Sonos Move wireless speaker can also be charged used a USB-C cable.
Your Sonos speaker may have disappeared from your Rooms list if it has lost power. Make sure the speaker's power cord is plugged in firmly and connected to a working power outlet. You can check if a speaker is powered on and responding by pressing the Play/Pause button and seeing if the status light reacts.
Pair Sonos Move with Bluetooth
- Switch Move to Bluetooth mode. 1) Switch Move to Bluetooth mode. Find the Mode button located on the back of your Move between the Power and Join button.
- Enable pairing mode on Move. 2) Enable pairing mode on Move.
- Pair your device with Move. 3) Pair your device with Move.
Boost creates a separate wireless network for Sonos and eliminates interference from other devices so you can listen free from interruptions and dropouts. Three internal antennas broadcast 360° signals through walls and ceilings for flawless coverage of your entire home.
Sonos warrants to You that, for a period of two (2) years after the date of original purchase of the Product, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Step 2 - Connect your speakers to mains power and the light on the Sonos product should start flashing green, meaning it's ready to add to your system. If you've not had any Sonos products before, select Set up a new system. Step 5 - You will then be guided through the steps, including setting up your Sonos account.
Sonos is the leading multi-room wireless speaker system that lets you listen to your music all around your home. The range includes a small variety of speakers from compact to very powerful, each with their own purpose and suitability for each of your rooms.
