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Sonos is rolling out Live Activities support for iPhone, adding speaker control elements to the iPhone lock screen. Multiple outlets describe the update as a way to manage Sonos directly from iOS lock screen Live Activities.

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Key Takeaway Sonos now supports iPhone Live Activities so you can control speakers from the iPhone lock screen.
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Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

Sonos is rolling out Live Activities support for iPhone, adding speaker control elements to the iPhone lock screen. Multiple outlets describe the update as a way to manage Sonos directly from iOS lock screen Live Activities.

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  • Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) Engadget
  • Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen The Verge
  • Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone 9to5Mac
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Should I buy the Sonos Era 100 SL?

Swipe to scroll horizontallyAttributesNotesRatingFeaturesGood range of connectivity options, but weaker EQ settings. No voice control. Room correction not available on Android4/5Sound qualityWell-expressed mids and highs, and excellent clarity and separation; bass seems slightly less doughy.4.5/5DesignNear-identical to its predecessor, with the same classy looks and effective touch controls.4/5ValueMuch better price than its predecessor for much the same performance, even if one or two features were dropped to get it there.4.5/5

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What’s the best smart speaker overall?

Amazon’s latest primary smart speaker is the Echo Studio, designed for Dolby Atmos and ready for the Alexa Plus AI. While you’ll need a high-quality streaming service to take advantage of the Echo Studio’s sound, it’s one of the better-sounding smart speakers available, and I enjoy the upgrades that Alexa Plus brings. Alexa’s smart home compatibility also remains the best in the game. It’s a little pricey at over $200, but I have seen big discounts for Black Friday and other events. However, if you’re more focused on audio quality than anything, you may prefer my Sonos pick, and if you’re more

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What's the best Dolby Atmos soundbar overall?

The Polk Signa S4 my favorite budget Dolby Atmos soundbar, with dedicated height speakers, and it sounds great with both TV and music. Yet, if you want improved sound quality and an onboard virtual assistant, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is an all-in-one soundbar that offers great sound, exquisite build quality, and excellent multiroom capability. It's worth noting that there are plenty of simulated Dolby Atmos soundbars on the market -- speakers like the Sonos Beam Gen 2, which can process Atmos but lack up-firing speakers. The Beam sounds great, but even the best virtual systems I've heard

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