Sonos and Ikea end their collaboration on Symfonisk speakers.

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      Sonos and Ikea are concluding their collaboration on wireless speakers, as reported by The Verge. The current stock of the Symfonisk series is "being phased out globally at all Ikea locations, with no plans for future devices." However, the report mentions that existing products will continue to receive software updates. This news comes just before the one-year anniversary of Sonos’ well-known problematic software redesign.

      “Over the past eight years, we’ve enjoyed a close partnership with Ikea and are proud of what we’ve accomplished,” spokesperson Taylor Higgins stated to The Verge. “While our collaboration is largely coming to a close and we won’t be launching new products together, we will keep supporting every existing Symfonisk product so that customers can continue to enjoy excellent sound in their homes for many years.”

      The two companies introduced the Symfonisk line of lifestyle-oriented wireless speakers in 2019, starting with the Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker and the Symfonisk Table Lamp Speaker. The Bookshelf Speaker has been recognized since its release as the most affordable Sonos-compatible wireless speaker available. The collection later expanded to include the Picture Frame Speaker, which served as wall art, and a version of the Table Lamp Speaker with floor-standing legs. All Symfonisk speakers could be integrated into existing Sonos systems or utilized to create new Sonos systems, managed through Sonos’ software. Ikea also sent a statement via email: “Over the past eight years, we’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Sonos and are proud of what we’ve achieved. Although we won’t be introducing new products as partners, we will continue to support every existing Symfonisk product so customers can keep enjoying superb sound in their homes for years. Supporting existing products is our primary focus. Customers with one or more Symfonisk products will not notice any changes when sales cease. We will work together to maintain and support the products we’ve developed, including software updates and customer service, ensuring that customers can still enjoy quality sound with Symfonisk for a long period. Sales of the Symfonisk range will conclude in January 2026 or once the remaining stock is sold out.”

      I wasn’t particularly fond of the Picture Frame Speaker, which lacked the audio quality expected from Sonos, but the rest of the Symfonisk range was generally impressive for its creative integration of speakers and furniture, allowing Ikea’s designs to blend more seamlessly with home decor compared to Sonos’ own products. If you're considering buying a Symfonisk speaker, now might be a good time to do so before the inventory runs out.

      Ikea kept the Symfonisk line straightforward, never releasing a smart speaker model and avoiding features like spatial audio and auxiliary inputs. However, it did manage to integrate the Symfonisk speakers into its Tradfri-based smart home system and sold a companion remote that allowed users to control volume and playback without needing their phone or the speakers’ onboard controls.

      I have reached out to Sonos and Ikea to inquire whether Symfonisk-compatible accessories such as wall mounts, art panels, and table lamp shades will still be available and, if so, for how long.

      Sonos has experienced a challenging time recently. In addition to ongoing efforts to finally resolve all app issues, the company reportedly postponed development of an upcoming streaming device, codenamed Pinewood.

      Simon Cohen is a contributing editor for the Audio/Video section of Digital Trends, where he focuses on the latest in wireless audio technology.

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