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Ikea and Sonos End Eight-Year Collaboration on Symfonisk Speakers

The partnership concludes with a global sell-off of remaining stock, while software support for existing products continues.

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Das Logo von IKEA an der Fassade der Filiale Eching (Bayern).
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Overview

  • The Ikea-Sonos partnership, which began in 2017, officially ends with no plans for new joint products.
  • Symfonisk speakers, known for integrating Ikea's design with Sonos' audio technology, are being phased out as inventory is sold off globally.
  • Sonos has confirmed that existing Symfonisk devices will continue to receive software updates to maintain functionality.
  • The end of the collaboration removes a revenue stream for Sonos, with potential financial implications expected in its upcoming quarterly results.
  • The Symfonisk line included innovative products like lamp speakers, shelf speakers, and picture frame speakers, blending affordability with multi-room audio integration.