Operate Sonos without a bridge - how it works

The Sonos Bridge establishes a radio connection between the loudspeaker and the router. This practical tip shows you how to operate your Sonos speakers without a bridge.

Use Sonos speakers without a bridge

• Since version 5.1 you no longer need a bridge for your Sonos speakers. The update has been available since 2014, devices that were purchased from 2015 have usually already installed the update.
• If you buy a new Sonos speaker, you can completely do without the bridge. Simply download the free Sonos Controller for iOS or Sonos Controller for Android app. The app automatically recognizes the Sonos speaker.
• Sonos continues to sell a bridge. In most households there is no need for this, but with many sources of interference or very thick walls over several floors, the bridge can serve as a good support for the radio signal.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how high the power consumption of the Sonos speakers is.