The portable speaker "SONOS ROAM" has appeared from SONOS.It is a product that realizes a powerful sound though it is smaller than a 500ml plastic bottle.
It can be used as a smart speaker by linking this SONOS ROAM and Amazon's audio assistant "Alexa".Since we were able to borrow the actual machine this time, we will check the setting procedures and functions, focusing on usability as a smart speaker.
「Sonos Roam」。実売価格は税込み2万3800円だ。カラーはブラックとホワイトが用意される。ボディーサイズは約168（幅）×62（奥行き）×60（高さ、横置き時）mm、重量は約430g（実測値は428.5g）だRenewable music distribution service with smartphone
The size of this product is about the same as a 350ml drink can, and is slightly shorter when arranged with a 500ml plastic bottle.The cross -section is a gentle triangle instead of a circle, and on the vertical placement, a microphone button is placed on the surface that comes to the top plate, a playback / pause, a large volume / small, and a voice assistant.These come to the left side in horizontal placement.
The connection method is wireless only, and the use in wire is not expected.Since there is no external output terminal, it is impossible to use wired earphones and headphones in an environment where no sound can be made and listen to music.In that case, this specification is natural because it is only necessary to connect earphones and headphones directly to the connected device.
The continuous playback time is about 10 hours, about the same as a general tablet.Because it is based on IP67, it is also suitable for bringing it into the bathroom and outdoors.It is designed to be used while moving, such as a TruePlay function that automatically tunes the sound according to the location and content.
横置きにした状態。ロゴの配置からも分かるように、通常はこの向きで使用するリアビュー。この角度からは分かりづらいが、下部に電源ポート（USB Type-C）と電源ボタンがあるパッケージは電源ケーブルとマニュアル類一式とシンプルだ。ちなみにワイヤレス充電にも対応し、別売のワイヤレス・チャージャー（6480円）とのセット価格は3万280円となっている500mlペットボトルとのサイズ比較。直径はほぼ同等、背はやや低い本体端にボタン類を搭載する。タッチ式ではなく、しっかりと押し込むことで反応するタイプだ電源コネクター（USB Type-C）はL字型で、ケーブルを横方向に逃がせる。隣は電源ボタンだIn the setup, first install the dedicated application on your smartphone, then execute Bluetooth pairing.All you have to do is follow the steps.This flow does not include the voice assistant settings, and is a procedure only to use as a wireless speaker normally.
By the way, I omitted the setup with this app and tried to pair directly from the Bluetooth menu of the smartphone.Windows and MacOS have not been verified, but at least in iOS and Android, apps seem to be essential.
まずは「SONOS」アプリをダウンロードする（左）。Bluetooth利用など複数の項目を許可した後、「新しいシステムを設定する」を選び（中央）、アカウントにサインインする（右）。今回は既存のアカウントをそのまま利用している自動検出を許可すると（左）、近隣にあるSonos Roamが検出される（中央）。「追加する」をタップ（右）スマホのNFC機能を利用しての設定が試みられる（左）。今回はうまくいかず、代替の方法であるマイクを利用しての検索を行った（中央、右）見つかるとWi-Fiパスワードの入力を求められるので入力する。その後にソフトウェアアップデートを経て、ホーム画面が表示されれば完了だWhen the setup is completed, use this product to play music in the iPhone via AirPlay, or register an account for music distribution services such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube Music from "Add Music Service" in the SONOS app.You will be able to listen to music.For the latter, it is possible to play with this product alone without a smartphone.
The sound quality of the speaker is quite powerful considering the small body.At first it sounds a lighter sound that is common in common wireless speakers, but suddenly the heavy bass comes and surprised.It is powerful that betrays the image embraced from the exterior.Since 10 hours of continuous playback is possible, it is just as accompaniment of taking out to the go, as well as when staying in a separate room only overnight.
iPhone内の音楽をAirPlay経由で再生できる（左）。また音楽配信サービスを追加することで、本製品単体での再生が可能になる（中央）。曲の検索は各サービスを串刺しで行えるので便利だ（右）これは音楽配信サービスを用いて再生を行っている画面（左）。この他にラジオサービスも利用できる（中央）。「ローカルラジオ局」を選択すれば国内のラジオ局も聞ける（右）Next, let's look at the cooperation with Alexa.
Alexaとの連携は？