Best Answer: No, unfortunately. All Sonos products are not designed to work without a broadband Internet connection or router since these are not Bluetooth speakers. Sonos products also have Ethernet ports directly on them, so you can plug in an Ethernet cable if there is no reliable Wi-Fi connection available.
Amazon: Sonos Beam ($399)
Seriously? I can`t use Sonos Beam without an internet connection?
Yes, unfortunately, that`s just how Sonos is designed. Sonos doesn`t make Bluetooth speakers, where the smart device and speaker need to be physically close to each other to maintain a connection and work.
Instead, Sonos speakers connect to one another through the Wi-Fi network in your home, which is why the range is so good, and why it`s possible to have multiple units working together simultaneously.
Plus, since most Sonos products, including the Beam, use Amazon Alexa and Siri through AirPlay 2, or stream music and video through third-party services, these Sonos features would b...
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