Well, that’s a wrap. If you ever walked into an IKEA and left with a speaker disguised as a lamp, you weren’t alone. After nearly a decade of turning home decor into surprisingly good speakers, Sonos and IKEA are calling it quits. The duo behind the popular SYMFONISK line—known for turning lamps, bookshelves, and even picture frames into functional speakers—are going their separate ways, Sonos confirmed to The Verge.

The SYMFONISK lineup was launched in 2019 and quickly became a go-to for people who wanted good audio without sacrificing home decor. These weren’t just gadgets—they were multitasking pieces of furniture. 

The idea was simple: make wireless speakers that sound good, work with the Sonos ecosystem, and don’t scream “I’m a speaker.” The result? Items like the $99 Bookshelf Speaker, the $179 Table Lamp Speaker, and even a Picture Frame WiFi Speaker that could hide in plain sight on your wall.

These products were fully compatible with Sonos’ app (the good days when it worked) and streaming features, and many people used them as rear surround speakers for their Sonos soundbars. They also gave newcomers a more affordable entry point into the Sonos world, without having to spend $200 or more on a single speaker.

And IKEA brought more than just affordable prices—it brought a design-forward approach that gave customers options beyond the typical black-box speaker. A speaker that doubles as a lamp might sound odd on paper, but for a lot of folks, it worked well in practice.

So… why the breakup? Well, neither company has given a clear reason for the split. But there are a few clues that help explain the timing.

For one, Sonos has been in a bit of a transition. The company recently scrapped plans to launch its own video streaming box and has been trying to recover from a rocky software update that overhauled its mobile app. 

That update led to a wave of customer frustration, feature complaints, and even a leadership shakeup. Former CEO Patrick Spence stepped down earlier this year, and interim leadership is now trying to get the software experience back on track.

At the same time, Sonos is navigating economic headwinds, including new U.S. tariffs on imported electronics. These tariffs could impact pricing and profit margins, especially on lower-priced products like the ones it made with IKEA. Earlier this year, Sonos also dropped prices on its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar to help counteract slowing demand.

So while SYMFONISK products may have helped Sonos reach a broader audience, they might not have made financial sense in the current market. By focusing on its own branded lineup, Sonos could be looking to tighten its strategy and maintain better control over pricing, margins, and future updates.

For IKEA, this could be an opportunity to explore new ways to incorporate tech into its furniture. Whether that means partnering with another company or going solo is anyone’s guess. But given IKEA’s push into smart home gear in recent years—from connected blinds to smart lighting—it wouldn’t be shocking to see them continue down this path.

If you already own a SYMFONISK speaker, there’s no need to panic. Sonos has said it will continue to provide software updates and support for all existing models. There’s no hard cutoff date yet, but based on the company’s history, you can probably expect support for at least several more years.

Spokesperson Taylor Higgins told The Verge, “Over the past eight years, we’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Ikea and are proud of what we’ve achieved. Although our work together has largely wound down, and we won’t be releasing new products as partners, we’ll continue to support every existing Symfonisk product, so customers can keep enjoying great sound in their homes for many years to come.”

As for those still hoping to buy one, now’s the time. IKEA will sell whatever stock it has left, but once it’s gone, that’s it. There hasn’t been any word on whether the remaining products will be discounted, and prices have already crept up since launch, what started at $99 now sells closer to $120 in many stores.

It’s unclear if this is a permanent goodbye or just a pause in the relationship. But for now, the collaboration is over, and the design-focused, budget-friendly speaker line is headed for the history books.

For Sonos, it’s a return to building and selling its own hardware without outside partners. For IKEA shoppers, it means fewer stylish options when it comes to audio gear that fits seamlessly into your home.

Still, the SYMFONISK line leaves behind a legacy of practical, good-sounding speakers that managed to stand out in a crowded market, not through flashy features, but by quietly fitting into everyday life.