Roam 2
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Roam 2
Overview
Lightweight, durable, and powerful,
Sonos Roam 2 makes it easy to enjoy
Sonos sound everywhere life takes you.
Size-defying sound. Precision-engineered drivers
produce astonishing clarity and bass that packs a punch.
Your eyes won't believe your ears.
Tough and ready for adventure. Durably constructed,
impressively lightweight, and IP67 waterproof and dust
proof, Sonos Roam 2 is built to perform outdoors.
A portable Bluetooth speaker and smart speaker all
in one. Connect to your home WiFi with the Sonos app to
unlock all the features and power of Sonos Roam 2,
including Apple AirPlay 2 and free music streaming with
Sonos Radio.
Voice control, everywhere. Enjoy hands-free ease and
unmatched privacy with Sonos Voice Control, even when
you’re on the go. Just ask to skip a song, turn up the
volume, and check the battery level. At home, use Alexa
to set your routines, control your smart home, and more.
Battery that goes the distance. Get up to 10 hours of
non-stop playback and enhanced power management
with the included USB-C to C charging cable.
Controls and lights
Volume control
Note: When music is
playing, press and hold +
or - to quickly change the
volume.
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)
Play/Pause
Playback
Play/Pause: Press once
to pause or resume
streaming content.
Next: Double press
Previous: Triple press
Group
When another Sonos
speaker is streaming
audio, press and hold the
Play/Pause button (about
1 second) to group it with
Sonos Roam 2. You’ll hear
the "grouping" tone and
your speakers will begin
playing the same content.
Sound Swap
When another Sonos
speaker is streaming
audio, press and hold the
Play/Pause button (about
2 seconds) to take the
current stream and play it
on Sonos Roam 2. You’ll
hear the "sound swap"
tone and content will stop
streaming from the other
speaker.
Microphone on/off
Status light
Displays the product's
connection to WiFi or
Bluetooth, indicates when
the volume is muted, and
signals errors:
Press to turn the
microphone on or off—
when the microphone
light is on, voice
control and
microphone-related
features are available.
Solid white—On,
ready to use.
Blinking blue—
Bluetooth pairing
mode.
Solid blue—
Connected to a device
via Bluetooth.
Flashing orange—If
the product gets too
hot, the status light
flashes orange and the
product chirps 3 times.
Learn more
Connector panel
1 Bluetooth button To pair with a device:
1. Press and hold until you hear the
Bluetooth tone and the status light
blinks blue.
2. Go to the device’s Bluetooth
settings and select Sonos Roam
2.
To pair with a different device, wait
until your Sonos Roam 2 connects to
the most recent Bluetooth device,
then press and hold again to restart
the pairing process.
2 Power button Power on/sleep/wake: Press once
(less than 1 second).
When you put Sonos Roam 2 to
sleep, you’ll hear a tone and the
status light will turn off. Press again to
wake. If you put Sonos Roam 2 to
sleep, it will stay asleep for 10
minutes before powering off.
Power off: Press and hold (about 5
seconds).
Press and hold until you hear the
power down tone and the status light
turns off.
3 USB-C port Use the included cable to connect a
compatible 7.5 W minimum (10 W
recommended) USB-C PD power
adapter. (Sonos 10 W USB Power
Adapter sold separately).
Select a location
You can use your Sonos Roam 2 just about anywhere. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Bluetooth pairing
Sonos Roam 2 can stream content from a Bluetooth device when WiFi is unavailable. Make
sure your Sonos Roam 2 and Bluetooth device stay within 30 ft (about 9 m) of each other
during Bluetooth playback. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
Before you start, make sure your Sonos Roam 2 is powered on and Bluetooth is enabled on
the device you want to pair your product with.
To pair Sonos Roam 2 with a Bluetooth device:
1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back of Sonos Roam 2 until you hear the
Bluetooth pairing tone and the status light blinks blue.
2. Go to the device’s Bluetooth settings and select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of found
devices.
Go to the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth settings and select your Sonos Roam 2 from the
paired device list. The most recent device will automatically connect to your Sonos Roam 2
next time you press the Bluetooth button (if it's available).
You can place the speaker next to a wall or on a shelf—for best performance, leave at
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) space around the back of the speaker.
The speaker’s durable design includes silicone end caps to protect it from drops or
bumps.
Avoid placing the speaker in direct sunlight.
You can place it horizontally or vertically. When vertical, the speaker takes up barely any
room. Position it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.
When the microphone is on, the speaker tunes itself with automatic Trueplay for
amazing sound no matter where you are and what you’re listening to.
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Charging
You can check Sonos Roam 2’s battery life in the Sonos app.
Feature Description
USB-C power adapter
Use the included he included USB-C to C
charging cable and a USB-C power
adapter (Sonos 10 W USB-C Power
Adapter sold separately).
Sonos Roam Wireless Charger
Place your Sonos Roam 2 on the Sonos
Roam Wireless Charger when you're
listening at home (sold separately).
Qi charger
Place Sonos Roam 2 on any compliant 10
W Qi-certified wireless charger.
Battery Saver
You can enable Battery Saver in the Sonos app to best preserve battery life when your
Sonos Roam 2 is inactive. When enabled, your Sonos Roam 2 will power off automatically
after 10 minutes in sleep mode.
In the Sonos app,
1. Go to System Settings .
2. Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of prodcuts.
3. Navigate to Battery and toggle on or off Battery Saver.
Note: Sonos Roam 2 won't appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on.
Microphone
The microphone is used for voice control and for microphone-dependent features like
Trueplay tuning.
Press the microphone button to turn the microphone on or off—the microphone light will let
you know when your voice assistant is listening.
When the microphone light is on:
When the microphone light is off:
Voice services
Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product—play
and control content, turn the volume up or down, and more.
In the Sonos app,
1. Go to System Settings .
2. Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of products.
3. Navigate to Voice and select + Add a Voice Assistant to get started.
Sonos Voice Control: Control your whole Sonos system with hands-free ease and
unmatched privacy. Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use—it only takes a few seconds to
add when you set up your speakers.
Amazon Alexa: You’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled.
You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup.
Note: Voice control isn’t supported in every country yet—this feature will be available as soon
as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.
If you set up a voice service, voice control is on and ready to respond.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are available.
If you set up a voice service, voice control is off.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are unavailable.
Trueplay™
Every room is different. Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings,
and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds
great no matter where you've placed it.
In the Sonos app,
1. Go to System Settings .
2. Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of products.
3. Navigate to Sound and select Trueplay to get started.
Auto Trueplay
Sonos Roam 2 and other Sonos portable speakers can tune themselves automatically. Auto
Trueplay uses your speaker’s microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning
adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you're listening
to.
Product settings
Use the Sonos app to adjust product settings for Sonos Roam 2:
1. Go to System Settings .
2. Select your Sonos Roam 2.
Settings Description
Name
Change the name of your Sonos Roam 2.
This name will show up in Bluetooth
pairing lists.
Products
Sound
Voice
Roam 2—Check product status
including the active Bluetooth and WiFi
connections.
Set up Stereo Pair—Pair two Sonos
Roams speakers in the same room for
an even wider, stereo experience.
Trueplay—Enable Auto Trueplay
tuning.
EQ—Adjust bass, treble, or loudness.
Volume Limit—You can set a
maximum volume for Sonos Roam 2.
Amazon Alexa
Sonos Voice Control
Add a Voice Assistant
Settings Description
Bluetooth
Battery
Hardware
Drying your Sonos Roam 2
Sonos Roam 2 has an IP67 rating—dustproof and water resistant and can be submerged in
water up to 3 ft (1 meter) for several minutes.
1. If your speaker is submerged in any liquid other than tap or rain water (e.g. pool, ocean,
beer) flush the speaker with tap water, then give it a quick shake.
2. Position the speaker vertically until it drains, then place it face down (logo side down) on a
dry towel for a few minutes.
3. Start some music to help drive moisture out of the acoustic drivers.
4. Let the speaker air-dry to remove any excess water. Make sure Sonos Roam 2 is fully
dried off in between uses. Don't use a hair dryer or other forced hot air to dry your
product.
Important: Don’t play audio when the speaker is immersed in water.
Always Auto-Connect—Connect to
Bluetooth automatically at home.
Idle Auto-Disconnect
Battery Saver—Turns off more quickly
when not in use to save battery.
WiFi Power Save—Extends battery
life when on WiFi.
Status light
Touch controls
Specifications
Feature Description
Audio
Amplifiers
Two Class-H digital amplifiers have been
perfectly tuned to the speaker's unique
acoustic architecture.
Tweeters
One tweeter creates a crisp high-
frequency response.
Midwoofers
One elliptical midwoofer ensures faithful
playback of mid-range frequencies and
maximizes low-end output.
Adjustable EQ
Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble,
and loudness.
Microphones
The beamforming microphone system
uses multichannel echo cancellation for
quick and accurate voice control plus
automatic Trueplay tuning.
Automatic Trueplay
This software continuously adjusts the
speaker's sound for its environment and
audio content. Speaker must be
registered in the Sonos app to enable
feature.
Feature Description
Sound Swap
Hold the Play/Pause button to send sound
between Sonos Roam 2 and your nearest
Sonos product with microphones.
Details & Dimensions
IP67
Dustproof and waterproof (Sonos Roam 2
can be submerged in 1 m of water for up
to 30 minutes).
Dimensions
Weight 0.95 lb (0.43 kg)
Colors
Finish Matte
Height: 6.61 inches (168 mm)
Width: 2.44 inches (62 mm)
Depth: 2.36 inches (60 mm)
Black
White
Feature Description
Buttons
Press the Play/Pause button once to
pause or resume, twice to skip a track, or
three times to replay. Hold the Play/Pause
button to group Sonos products or use
Sound Swap. Press the + and - buttons to
adjust volume. Press the microphone
button to turn the microphones on and off.
Press the Bluetooth button to pair a
device. Press the power button to power
down or turn on.
LEDs
Lights indicate connection, charge status,
microphone activity, and mute status.
Power &
Connectivity
WiFi
Connect to WiFi with any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
2.4 or 5 GHz broadcast-capable router.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2 supports audio streaming
from any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Battery
18Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of
continuous playback on a single charge.
Feature Description
Charging
Use the included USB-C to C charging
cable with a 10 W or higher power
adapter. You can also use the Sonos
Roam Wireless Charger or a Qi-certified
wireless charger.
CPU Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53
Memory 1 GB SDRAM 4 GB NV
Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Apple Airplay 2
Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices
iOS 11.4 and higher on WiFi.
Voice
Works with Sonos Voice Control on WiFi
and Bluetooth. (Playback controls limited
on Bluetooth.) Works with Amazon Alexa
on WiFi.
What's in the box?
Product Sonos Roam 2
USB-C to USB-C cable 3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Feature Description
Documentation
Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty
information
Requirements
Power source
10 W or higher USB-C power adapter and
nearby electrical outlet for charging
Internet connection
Select features require internet connection
and the latest generation of the Sonos
app running on a compatible device
Important safety information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on
your Sonos products.
Sonos products with rubber rings on the bottom, such as Move, One, and One SL, may
leave a faint ring on some surfaces treated with polyurethane. This ring can be easily
removed by wiping with a damp cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
12. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
13. Sonos Roam and Sonos Roam SL meet IP67 water resistance levels.
