Sonos Is Reportedly Developing a TV Streaming Box to Rival Apple and Roku
Sonos is reportedly about to launch a product in a new category: premium streaming box, set as a competitor to Apple and Roku.
Edge report The streaming video player will provide surround sound for use with other speakers and act as an HDMI switch, pairing with other hardware such as gaming consoles. Its interface is expected to be pulled from a variety of services, including Netflix, Max and Disney Plus, and can be controlled via voice and physical remotes.
Equipment, already Rumor has been a while It is said to be codenamed Pinewood and is expected to be expensive, ranging from $200 to $400. By comparison, the Apple TV 4K with Wi-Fi costs $129, while the Roku Ultra costs $79.
“For Sonos, the price of $200-$400 is not unheard of – the company’s port-only streaming price is $449,” said Ty Pendlebury, a home entertainment expert at CNET. “However, the price of streamers is still high- Even Nvidia’s enthusiast-level equipment, Shield TV Proup to $200. At the same time, in the high-end, video servers are like Yuyi Cabbage Spend thousands of dollars. “
It is said to be a black video player, about the thickness of a card, when Sonos tried to regain his foothold Restart of its application in questionit is prone to errors and does not include the functions required to control the device. Sonos said on last year’s earnings call that it plans to launch new products by the end of 2024, but there have been delays due to challenges in overhauling its apps. CEO Patrick Spence then quits In January.
Sonos did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The report says the device can also wirelessly transmit TV audio to other Sonos speakers without relying on the soundbar as the main center. It can also use dedicated channels to imitate high-end entertainment systems.
Although the timing is unclear, The Verge said the company is “deeply developing” on the device.
