Sonos Play water and dust resistance

Sonos Play is a weather-resistant speaker designed for portable outdoor listening. This article provides some information and considerations to make when bringing your Play product outside your home.

Water resistance

Sonos Play has an IP rating of IP67, meaning it is resistant to water such as splashes, rain, and snow, but it is not waterproof, and cannot be submerged or exposed to pressurized water such as a shower.

Outdoor usage

Play can be brought outside when in use but we recommend storing it indoors with the charging base as it is not rated to withstand long-term outdoor exposure.

Using the charging base

While Play is designed for portable outdoor listening, the charging base is not weather resistant and should only be used indoors. To prevent damage, inspect the metal charging contacts on both your Play and the charging base to ensure they are completely dry and free of dirt and debris before placing your product on the charging base.

Drying your Play

We recommend using a dry cloth or towel to dry off your Play after it gets wet. Once toweled off, let the speaker air-dry to remove any excess water.

Note: Do not use forced hot air (e.g. a hairdryer) to dry Play as this may cause damage to the product’s finish.

Cleaning your Play

You may need to clean your Play after using it outside. Check our guide on cleaning Sonos products to see our recommended cleaning methods.