Sonos Addresses Overheating Issue in Specific Roam Units
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
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The Sonos Roam 1st generation Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker has reported overheating issues, potentially causing USB-C ports to melt.
The problem arises in a limited number of units, primarily when left plugged in for extended periods.
Sonos acknowledges the issue and is actively monitoring it, yet no recall has been issued so far.
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