The Ray connects to the network via WiFi or Ethernet, it does not support Bluetooth. A look at the rear connections is surprising: Sonos puts the soundbar in the living room without HDMI and dares to roll backwards to the optical SPDIF connection. It shouldn’t cost much less to produce, but the Ray, which is quite cheap at 300 euros, can be more clearly distinguished from the manufacturer’s more expensive soundbars. To connect, you need a TV set or player with SPDIF, or an adapter from HDMI to SPDIF. You have to buy it separately in the Sonos shop. An analogue input, which is at least sufficient for stereo sound, is also missing.
The installation is easy to do. The Sonos app (Download via Google Play/ AppStore) recognizes the Ray and an assistant guides you through the setup along with the mandatory update. Like all Sonos speakers, the Ray starts with loudness enabled. The Trueplay function allows the sound to be adapted to the acoustic conditions of the room with a one-time calibration process. This still only works with iOS devices, but it can also happen once with a friend’s iPhone.
