This is my only complaint about Sonos.

by ReginaldVelJohnson , Monday, December 18, 2017, 14:34 (3030 days ago) @ Jay

They obviously are trying to maximize the number of devices you buy. And from a technical standpoint it makes no sense as to why a Sonos Connect costs twice as much as a Sonos Play:1. Of course, the stuff works so well that I still buy it.

As to your questions regarding Alexa, I cannot comment on Alexa but I have started using Google Home, which is pretty similar. I thought I wouldn't use it, but the integration with my Nest thermostat and Logitech Harmony remote is pretty cool. If you're already getting another Sonos, probably worth the marginal cost even for the gimmick factor. But it does enable some pretty cool/useful stuff with other home automation technologies if you ever choose to go down that road.