Designed for home entertainment enthusiasts, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) in White offers powerful and precise sound, delivering an immersive Dolby Atmos experience for movies, music, and games. Its compact design supercharges your entertainment with virtual surround sound and crystal-clear dialogue, making it a versatile centerpiece for any living space. While it excels in sound quality and smart features, optimal room acoustic tuning via TruePlay currently requires an iOS device.
Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio: Experience virtual surround sound that immerses you in your entertainment, hearing effects like planes overhead and footsteps across the room.
Crystal-Clear Dialogue: Advanced processing ensures speech is exceptionally clear for TV shows, films, and games, making sure you don't miss a word.
Integrated Voice Control: Easily control your soundbar and smart home with hands-free commands using built-in Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Multi-Room Audio Capability: Connect the Beam (Gen 2) with other Sonos speakers to create a seamlessly integrated sound system throughout your entire home.
Night Sound Mode: Enjoy clear audio at lower volumes without disturbing others, by reducing the intensity of loud effects while maintaining dialogue clarity.
Apple AirPlay 2 Support: Stream music, podcasts, and more directly from your Apple devices to the soundbar.
Sonos TruePlay Tuning: Fine-tune the acoustics of your room for the best possible sound experience, though this feature requires an iOS device for calibration.
Simple Two-Cable Setup: Get started quickly and easily with just a power cable and an HDMI cable to connect to your TV, guided by the Sonos app.
Immersive virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos.
Exceptional clarity for dialogue in movies and TV shows.
Seamless integration with popular voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant).
Expandable system allows for multi-room audio and additional speakers/subwoofer.
Compact form factor delivers surprisingly powerful sound.
Easy setup process guided by the Sonos app.
Sonos TruePlay room tuning feature requires an iOS device.
Virtual surround sound, while impressive, isn't the same as dedicated physical rear speakers.
While sound is powerful, deep bass can be significantly enhanced only by adding a separate Sonos Sub.
Primarily relies on Wi-Fi for streaming; no direct Bluetooth connectivity.
Limited physical ports, primarily HDMI eARC/ARC for TV connection.
Immersive virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos.
Exceptional clarity for dialogue in movies and TV shows.
Seamless integration with popular voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant).
Expandable system allows for multi-room audio and additional speakers/subwoofer.
Compact form factor delivers surprisingly powerful sound.
Easy setup process guided by the Sonos app.
Sonos TruePlay room tuning feature requires an iOS device.
Virtual surround sound, while impressive, isn't the same as dedicated physical rear speakers.
While sound is powerful, deep bass can be significantly enhanced only by adding a separate Sonos Sub.
Primarily relies on Wi-Fi for streaming; no direct Bluetooth connectivity.
Limited physical ports, primarily HDMI eARC/ARC for TV connection.
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is engineered to enhance every aspect of your audio entertainment. For movies and TV shows, its support for Dolby Atmos creates a virtual three-dimensional soundscape, making you feel truly part of the action. Dialogue Enhancement ensures that conversations are crisp and clear, even during intense scenes, preventing you from constantly adjusting the volume. Users will notice ambient sounds and directional effects, like a helicopter flying overhead or footsteps across a room, creating a more engaging viewing experience.
When it comes to music streaming, the Beam (Gen 2) fills your room with finely tuned highs and deep, rich bass for its size, delivering a balanced and enjoyable listening experience from all your favorite services. Integration with Apple AirPlay 2 allows for effortless streaming directly from your Apple devices. The ability to integrate with voice assistants means you can simply ask to play music, adjust volume, or even control smart home devices.
Gaming also benefits significantly from the immersive sound, allowing players to pinpoint in-game sounds with greater accuracy. For late-night entertainment, the Night Sound feature intelligently adjusts dynamic range, reducing loud bursts and boosting quiet whispers, so you can enjoy your content without disturbing others. Its compact size ensures it fits discreetly under most TVs, delivering expansive sound without occupying much space.
Getting your Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ready is straightforward:
Unpack: Carefully remove the Beam (Gen 2) from its packaging.
Connect to Power: Plug the power cable into the soundbar and then into a power outlet.
Connect to TV: Use the included HDMI cable to connect the soundbar's HDMI port to your TV's HDMI ARC or eARC port. Consult your TV's manual if you're unsure which port to use.
Download Sonos App: Install the Sonos app on your smartphone or tablet.
Follow App Instructions: The Sonos app will guide you through connecting the Beam (Gen 2) to your home Wi-Fi network and configuring initial settings. This includes connecting to voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
TruePlay Tuning (Optional): If you have an iOS device, use the TruePlay feature within the Sonos app to acoustically optimize the soundbar for your specific room environment.
TVs: Compatible with TVs featuring an HDMI ARC or eARC port.
Streaming: Works with major music, podcast, and audio streaming services via Wi-Fi.
Voice Assistants: Supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.
Apple Devices: Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 for direct streaming from iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Sonos Ecosystem: Fully integrates with other Sonos speakers for multi-room audio and can be expanded with Sonos Sub and Sonos rear speakers for a more complete surround sound setup.
Cleaning: To clean the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), gently wipe the perforated grill and surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. For minor smudges, a slightly damp cloth can be used. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals as these can damage the finish.
Placement: Ensure the soundbar is placed on a stable, flat surface or securely mounted. Avoid blocking the front or sides, as this can affect sound projection. Keep ventilation clear.