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Buy at Harvey NormanThe Sonos Era 100 is a black wireless smart speaker that streams music from major services via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. According to the brand, it delivers balanced sound and works with Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 for voice control. The Sonos app lets you manage playback across multiple rooms or control this speaker individually, and it is rated for use in humid environments including bathrooms.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
The Sonos Era 100 is a wireless speaker in black that connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to stream audio. The brand claims it fills rooms with rich, immersive sound and pairs with music services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. You control it through the Sonos app to play, pause and skip tracks, or use the capacitive touch controls on the speaker itself. The speaker has a sleek black design suited to home environments.
The speaker supports multi-room listening, so you can stream different songs in different rooms or group multiple Era 100 speakers together for synchronised playback across your home. It has built-in Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control and supports AirPlay 2 for wireless audio from Apple devices. The manufacturer describes the speaker as designed to withstand humidity, making it suitable for bathrooms or outdoor use, though you should verify water resistance specifications before exposure to very wet environments.
Setup uses the Sonos app on your phone or tablet, where you connect to Wi-Fi and link your music service accounts. Bluetooth connectivity is also available as an alternative to Wi-Fi streaming for some scenarios. All full features and playback control go through the app, with the device's touch controls handling only basic functions like play and skip.
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Best for: Homeowners and renters wanting a compact mains-powered smart speaker with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth streaming, and native Amazon Alexa or Apple AirPlay 2 integration.
The Sonos Era 100 is a mains-powered wireless smart speaker designed for standalone or multi-room audio playback. According to Sonos Australia, the unit measures 182.5 mm high by 120 mm wide, weighs 2.02 kg, and houses two angled tweeters, a dedicated mid-woofer, and three Class-D digital amplifiers driven by a quad-core processor. For connectivity, it features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 alongside Bluetooth 5.3, allowing playback from services such as Spotify and Apple Music via the Sonos app or direct device streaming. Physical controls include top-mounted capacitive sliders alongside a dedicated hardware switch to disconnect the built-in microphones.
This speaker suits listeners who want room-filling audio integrated into the Sonos platform without relying exclusively on Wi-Fi, thanks to the added Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Households that utilise Apple Home via AirPlay 2 or rely on Amazon Alexa for voice commands will find native compatibility built into the unit, according to the manufacturer. It also suits households using both iOS and Android devices, as Sonos states its Trueplay acoustic room-tuning feature works across both operating systems.
Conversely, buyers seeking Google Assistant voice control should look elsewhere, as retailer specifications from The Good Guys confirm Google Assistant is not supported on this model. It is also unsuitable for those needing a portable outdoor speaker, as Sonos confirms it lacks an internal battery and requires continuous mains power. Additionally, existing Sonos One or Play:1 owners cannot pair the Era 100 with those older units for stereo audio, and anyone wanting to plug in an analogue turntable or wired Ethernet cable must purchase separate proprietary USB-C adapters from Sonos.
Units supplied through authorised Australian retailers, carrying model reference E10G1AU1BLK, include an internal 100–240 V (50/60 Hz) power supply and a standard two-metre Australian AC power cable. Wi-Fi compatibility covers both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands over 802.11ax standards, ensuring compatibility with standard Australian home routers. Local retail purchases from stockists such as JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys come with a one-year manufacturer warranty from Sonos Australia, which sits alongside statutory consumer protections guaranteed under the Australian Consumer Law.
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Yes, the brand describes the speaker as designed to withstand humidity, so it's suitable for bathrooms or outdoor use. You should check the manufacturer's specific guidance on water resistance levels and exposure limits before placing it in very wet areas.
You control it primarily through the Sonos app on your phone or tablet to access all features. The speaker also has capacitive touch controls on the device itself to play, pause and skip tracks. You can also use voice commands if you link your Amazon Alexa account.
Yes, the brand describes the Era 100 as supporting multi-room listening. You can stream different songs in different rooms or group multiple speakers together for synchronised playback through the Sonos app.
It streams from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other compatible services via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
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This has genuinely changed my enjoyment of my house. We stayed in a hotel recently that had the original Sonos speakers (the Play ones?) all around. I was incredibly impressed by the bass response and general balance, pa ...
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Posted 5 May 2026 by Ryan
I don't consider myself tech savvy but I think I might be above average in technology setup. It was very easy to set up. Packaging was beautiful - great presentation and first impression matters! The speaker itself is al ...
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Posted 5 September 2025 by August
Day one with the Era 100s has been quite the journey. My initial plan was to use the Era 100s in a pair in the office, then add a subwoofer, and eventually, a Beam 2 when I move the setup to the lounge. My first impressi ...
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Posted 5 August 2025 by Cheeky Monkey
The speaker was very easy to set up and to add to an existing Sonos system. The instructions were simple and precise - the software did all the work, even down to "tuning" the speaker to the room's acoustic. The sound is ...
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Posted 5 January 2026 by Joe
My first setup was in the bedroom with two Era 100 as a stereo pair, - excellent sound with deep Bass good Midrange and Treble. Even if this setup was very satisfying, I bought the Sub Mini which added an additional dime ...
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Posted 5 July 2026 by Newtops
I bought one of these to replace a different wireless speaker that didn't sound all that great and had occasional issues with dropping the connection to Spotify. I had this one set up and working in about 5 minutes, and ...
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Posted 5 December 2025 by Audio geek
Great little speakers, plus work even better as a pair to get great stereo sound from any source. Excellent product for a small to medium sized room with sound that fills your space with brilliant music reproduction easi ...
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Posted 5 January 2026 by Goofy
I have a number of Sonos products at home and wanted to add another small wired Sonos. I like the era 100 since the quality is slightly better than the One - but comes slightly larger. However it does allow WiFi and Blue ...
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Posted 5 March 2026 by Xtraz82
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