Following the launch Symfonisk lamp speaker and bookshelf speaker range in 2019, Ikea and Sonos introduce a new product: the Symfonisk picture frame Wi-Fi speaker, which is said to blend in any home. The speaker will come in black or white version with interchangeable fronts.
Ikea product manager Stjepan Begic explains how to position the piece in the right place. “The space-saving picture frame speaker can hang on its own on the wall as an eye-catching art piece, be matched with other art on the wall, be placed on a shelf or on the floor, leaning against the wall.”
He adds: “The interchangeable fronts make it easy to choose a style that suits your individual home. As part of the growing Ikea Home smart range, this new speaker contributes to our ambition to enable the many to enjoy a smarter everyday life.”
Sonos principal product manager Sara Morris says each Symfonisk speaker combines the Sonos sound experience with Ikea design in new ways, creating products neither company would create alone.
“Sonos’ acoustic design means the picture frame speaker sounds amazing for such a compact shape, and the Sonos app means it is effortless to set up and effortless to use,” Morris says. “This long-term collaboration continues to deliver exciting new ideas that will bring great listening experiences to homes across the globe—we look forward to delivering more unique products together in the future.”
The picture frame speaker connects to Wi-Fi and can be used as the only sound source in a room or can be connected with other products from the Symfonisk range or Sonos products. Like the previous Symfonisk products, this new speaker is also part of the Sonos system, which means listeners can connect to more than 100 streaming services as well as the full range of Sonos products.
From July 15, 2021, the Symfonisk picture frame Wi-Fi speaker will be available in Ikea stores and on the Ikea website in Europe and North America. Other regions will follow later on.
