Smart Speakers
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Buy at JB Hi-FiThe Sonos Era 100 SL is a compact smart speaker that delivers stereo sound and bass without voice control features. It streams from music services and connects with other devices. The manufacturer says it can be paired with another Era 100 for enhanced sound, or used as rear speakers in a Sonos home theatre setup.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
The Era 100 SL is a speaker designed to fit into various rooms around your home. Per Sonos, the speaker delivers rich stereo sound and deep bass, and the brand positions it as a compact option that works alongside music streaming services you already use.
Sonos says the Era 100 SL pairs with another Era 100 for a more detailed and spacious listening experience. The brand also states you can use two Era 100 SL units as rear speakers in a Sonos home theatre system for immersive surround sound. The main trade-off is the lack of built-in voice control, which means you cannot use voice commands to control playback or smart home devices directly from this speaker.
Before buying, check that your music streaming services work with Sonos and confirm which other Sonos products you may want to pair with it. Verify ecosystem compatibility with any compatible smart home devices you own or plan to add.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Listeners wanting microphone-free multi-room audio or dedicated rear surround channels within an existing Sonos home setup.
The Sonos Era 100 SL is a mains-powered wireless speaker designed for standalone audio playback, stereo pairing, or use as rear surround channels in a Sonos home theatre configuration. Per Sonos and Australian retailer listings, the unit incorporates three Class-D digital amplifiers powering two angled tweeters for stereo separation alongside a single mid-woofer. Unlike the standard Era 100, the 'SL' variant completely omits internal microphones. Wireless connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi 6 across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, Bluetooth 5.3, and Apple AirPlay 2. Sonos notes that external audio inputs via the rear USB-C port and wired Ethernet networking both require proprietary adapters sold separately.
This speaker suits listeners who want multi-room music streaming but prefer hardware-level privacy without listening microphones in private areas such as bedrooms or home offices. It also suits households with a compatible Sonos soundbar seeking dedicated rear channels, as Sonos confirms two units can pair together for home theatre surround sound. Buyers looking for hands-free voice assistance on the unit itself should skip this model, as it cannot receive direct voice commands without external smart devices. Additionally, households wanting to plug in an analogue source such as a turntable must account for the separate adapter requirement, and note that both line-in and Bluetooth playback are disabled whenever the speaker is configured as a surround rear.
Australian retailer listings from JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys confirm the speaker ships with a standard Australian 2-metre power cable connected to an internal 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz universal power supply. For home networking across Australian residences, the dual-band Wi-Fi 6 radio connects to either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands on local routers. Sonos provides a 12-month manufacturer warranty through authorised Australian retail channels. Smart platform support covers Apple Home via AirPlay 2, while external Amazon Alexa devices can target playback using the Sonos skill; however, Matter and Google Cast are not supported. Australian users should also note that Trueplay room acoustic calibration requires an Apple iOS device, as this microphone-free speaker does not support Android-based tuning.
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No. The Era 100 SL does not have built-in voice control, so you control it through the Sonos app or compatible control devices.
Per Sonos, you can pair it with another Era 100 for a more detailed and spacious listening experience, or use two as rear speakers in a Sonos home theatre system for surround sound.
The manufacturer description does not specify individual services. Check the Sonos app and your streaming provider's website to confirm compatibility before purchase.
Reviews written by customers of the stores named on each review — not by NXT Smart Home, and not a test result.
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customer reviews from Sonos (global store) and Harvey Norman and 4 other sources
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I have a pair of Sonos 5s with a sub mini but needed a new set up for work at a different location. I've been using a different brand of speakers for that purpose for quite a while but the Era 100SL came onto my radar so ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Overall, a fantasic sound from a great little Speaker. I've heard that Sonos has now expanded the 'True Sound' capabilities to Andriod now but, sadly, not on the era 100SL. This is the only niggle i have, not knowing how ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000Z
I started with a single Era 100, but it didn't take long to wonder how much better a stereo pair would sound. When Sonos announced the SL version, same speaker, no microphones (which I wasn't using anyway) I returned the ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
I brought these Era100 SL's as a pair to add to my existing Sonos setup. Comprising of a Beam and Mini Sub. I was absolutely delighted with the ease of setup and adding them to my system via the app ( had read all sorts ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
This eel 100 speaker is easily the biggest addition that I need for my own Sonos system. We have a very big entertainment area kitchen living room area with 21 foot high ceilings so we needed something that could put to ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000Z
I have a pair of these as speakers for my Macbook and they work great. Pros: Sound quality is amazing. Super easy to set up. I like the options to customise latency + line in volume. Although I found the Mac setting qui ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
I have a couple of these around the house, and they are such awesome sound. Anytime someone comes over there's always a moment where they look around for where the sound is coming from; it's room-filling and even, and it ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Setup was extremely easy. One of the best speaker systems for any style of music. The Sonos app is simple to use and makes everything seamless. Their playlists and music categories make it easy to pick your genre and jus ...
This review is from Sonos (global store)
Posted 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
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