What is the impact on other devices such as Pixel while the volume control function has been removed from Google's smart speaker and it is being blamed?

In January 2022, the United States International Trade Commission ruled that 'Google infringed the patent of the smart speaker developer Sonos.' As a result of this ruling, the volume control function of Google smart speakers has been restricted, and users have complained.

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The patent case between Google and Sonos began on January 8, 2020, when Sonos filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that 'Google infringed five patents on the design of smart speakers.' Then, in May 2021, a similar trial in Germany granted Sonos's complaint , and in August 2021, the International Trade Commission issued a preliminary ruling granting Sonos's complaint.

Then, in January 2022, the International Trade Commission made the final decision that 'Google infringed Sonos' patent.' The patents that the International Trade Commission has found infringement by Google are 'patents that synchronize the playback timing of the left and right speakers (including two patents) ', ' patents that output stereo sound by pairing speakers ', and ' single'. Or there are five patents: 'Patents that adjust the volume of multiple speakers with one controller ' and ' Patents that easily connect the system to home Wi-Fi.'

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After this final decision, Google updated its official blog on January 6, 2022, announcing the removal and modification of multiple features from Google's smart speakers. The functions to be deleted / changed are as follows.

-Removed the function to adjust the volume of multiple speakers with the physical button of the smartphone
-Removed the function to adjust the volume of multiple speakers at once.
・ When updating the product using Wi-Fi, an external application may be required.
-If you are using a JBL or Lenovo Cast device, you need to update the firmware.

This Google feature removal / change applies not only to unshipped products, but also to products already used by users. For this reason, Google's official blog says, 'Google's smart speakers no longer work as advertised. In this case, I think you need a refund.' There is a flood of comments asking for actions other than removing or changing features, such as 'pay royalties or refund users.'

In addition, this ruling may impose import bans on hardware products such as the Pixel series, smart speakers, and streaming devices that use the above patents. In response, a Google spokeswoman said, 'We are grateful that the European Parliament Committee has approved our proposed design change. This change will not affect the import and sale of Google products. We expect that the import ban could be circumvented by removing or changing the function. '