Sonos joins Matter but hasn’t committed to supporting the new standard
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“Staying tight with all of today’s streaming services and technology leaders, plus trying to tap into new startups as well and understanding what’s happening in the space — that’s where my team and I spend time trying to figure out the landscape,” he said. The pace of it all is so fast in this day and age — just making sure that we’re going to continue to stay ahead of the curve.” Spence has repeatedly said he’s trying to build out Sonos in a way that will keep it relevant for decades to come. Protocol recently highlighted job postings that suggest Sonos has big plans for a forthcoming “next generation home theater experience” that will work across many different types of devices and platforms. Last week, The Verge exclusively revealed that the company’s next new product will be a budget soundbar, more evidence that home theater remains a top priority for Sonos now and moving forward. Matter also includes a universal casting spec that Sonos might be eyeing and planning to support, even as the company remains extremely protective of its own intellectual property.