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I am heavily invested in Sonos, but I’ve just about had enough with it. I have probably spent in total several weeks of my life trying to fix random issues with it.The latest issue I have, I bought an Arc Ultra and 2 Era 300s to go in my lounge to replace an existing arc and 2 One SLs. They would not connect, lots of issues, hours on the phone to support (which by the way I’m STILL waiting to hear back from with a solution!). After a bit of Copilot help, I think i fixed the issue, which was to enable IGMP on my Draytek Vigour router. I thought I might have finally resolved the issue. However, this in turn has caused another issue, which is to stop a pair of Fives (and a Sub) set up in a stereo pair from working.One of the Fives connects and plays, but the other constantly shows as an issue annd no longer connected along with the Sub. If i play music on the one which is connected, the other one will randomly play along with the sub, then cut out, then play, then cut out. Then the whole

I am experiencing issues with Spotify Connect on my Sonos speakers, and I would like your assistance in resolving the problem. Below are the details:Problem DescriptionI can successfully play music on my Google Nest devices using Spotify Connect. However, when I try to play music on my Sonos speakers, nothing happens. On my computer, the Sonos app works as expected, and I can control the speakers. However, I cannot use Spotify Connect to play music even from the Spotify desktop app. Interestingly, when I tested Spotify Connect with my Sonos speakers at a different location using my phone, it worked perfectly. This suggests the issue may be related to my home network setup.My SetupRouter: ASUS RT-AX5400 All devices (Sonos, phone, and computer) are on the same network. Both the Spotify and Sonos apps are up to date.Troubleshooting Steps Already TriedRestarting all devices, including my router, speakers, phone, and computer. Ensuring all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Te

We've installed hundreds of Sonos Ports, used as both an input, output, or both.Today at a customers we had the following occurrence when adding a Port (to their existing system) which is completely different to what we've experienced before.System:Living room - Amp Snug - Arc, Amp, Sub Kitchen - Amp (New zone) Streamer - Port with turntable as an input Sonos port added, updated, configured & turntable plugged in correctly. If you wanted to listen to the turntable in the living room; you'd select Living Room as the zone, then select line in > Streamer - Turntable as the source, but when selecting this, the source wouldn't change.Sonos support said that the Port zone has to be grouped with the zone where you want the line in source playing.We're pretty sure that was never the case but further testing proved it to be the only way it would work on this system.  Any thoughts?

New router modem rebooted several times wired to Sonos amps via ethernet cable. Can't find wifi even though it's listed as connected 

Bonjour J'ai plusieurs produits sonos, avec certains compatibles avec S1 ( amp et play 1l) et d'autres compatibles avec S2. J'ai réussi sans soucis à configurer mon réseau sous S2. Mais je souhaiterais avoir un second reseau réservé au son de ma tv, via sonos amp et mes deux play:1. Est ce possible techniquement en utilisant le même réseau wifi? Merci d'avance  Moderator Edit: Translation by Google Translate- HelloI have several Sonos products, some compatible with S1 (Amp and Play 1L) and others compatible with S2. I managed to configure my network under S2 without any problems. But I would like to have a second network dedicated to my TV sound, via the Sonos Amp and my two Play 1Ls. Is this technically possible using the same Wi-Fi network?Thanks in advance.

I’m posting this in the hope that it helps someone who may have been in a similar situation.  It’s also an extended letter of thanks to this community.  Without you guys, I’d probably still be cursing my Sonos setup every day. Short version:  With the advice and guidance of this community I made three changes to my home networking and Sonos installation that turned my system from a hated disappointment back into the premium home music system I originally invested in.  HOWEVER:  These changes were expensive and required me to buy business-level networking products to meet Sonos’ demands. Conclusions:1:  Sonos has some work to do on its positioning and expectation management.  Yes, a three-player system will probably work out of the box in a consumer wi-fi environment.  No, a 15 player multi-generation, multi-room system probably won’t.2:  This community is one of Sonos’ biggest assets.  Thank you. Long version: The background:I’ve had Sonos in my house since the ZP100 was launched in th

I do reboot my wifi system on a weekly basis on 2 am (there is a feature within the deco). I have 6 deco devices spread over the house. After each restart some sonos speaker are unavailable and all ungrouped. Alarm does not work at all. After few hours!!! most of the speaker recover by themself, some manual handling is allways required.

Hii am considering canibalizing an Old PLAY 3 and use it as PLAY Unit for external speaker/amp do anyone know Where i Can find the line level signal ? 😀

I have a Scott LK 72 Amplifier that I want to integrate into my SONOS System using a Port. I am using the Tape Out on the Amp as my Input to the Port and the Extra on the Amp as my Output from the Port. I am concerned about the Load Resistance and Capacitance on the Port and the compatibility with the jacks on the amp. The Scott Tape Output jacks are rated at 200 k ohms and Capacitance at 200 pF. I do believe that the Port Input jacks are rated at 10 k ohms and 100-200 pF. Would there be an issue with this setup seeing as how the impedance on the Port is not adjustable.

I am in need of help setting up an undercover patio speakers and tv. My home is being built right now and now is the time to run the wires. If I am understand correctly, I can order an AMP and Outdoor Speaker set. Wire the speakers to the AMP and store the AMP inside while the speakers are attached to the outside of my home. Then I want to connect a BEAM and hardwire it to the TV and also connect it wirelessly to the AMP. Will this work as I described and work seamlessly with the TV audio?Do I need to order specific outdoor speakers? I was sold a pair of 300 but I don’t believe these to be correct now. I am planning to use a Sylvox Outdoor TV. Will the BEAM be ok undercover outside? No rain will be able to get to it but there could be dust as the home is being built on 7 acres. Thanks for any help and guidance.  I have included an image as to how I think it works.   Sorry I advance as this is all new to me.  Any specific products you recommend I would appreciate links to order directly

I have many Sonos speakers at a home site.  Around 50.  They are split between two systems.  THe internet at this place is using Omada TP Link.  They are constantly experiencing dropouts on the sonos speakers or music just stops altogether.  Sonosnet really isn’t an option as most speakers are in home theater setups, or they are the new era speakers.  I have assigned each speaker a static IP and on all the managed switches enabled STP not RSTP, and MGMp snooping.  Now, I know enough about this stuff to be dangerous, but so far my tricks havent helped much.  Any help?  Do i assing the speakers to a specific nearest AP next.  Very frustrating.

I recently purchased a Brennan B2 with the idea of using it as a whole house music system.  I have connected the Brennan to my receiver to use in one room through the connected speakers, but I was hoping to connect to my Era 100 speakers to use in the rest of my house. The Brennan and speakers are on the same Wi-Fi network but my Brennan doesn’t see the speakers at all. I’ve checked the Wi-Fi signal strength and by Brennan’s requirements, it is good. Is there something that I need to do to get it to find the speakers or is there something I can do to get the streaming function to work? I can stream internet radio on the Sonos so it’s working with my Wi-Fi but not with the Brennan. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. 

I’m posting this to illustrate the difference between what you pay your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to bring service into your home and how that translates into actual Wi-Fi speed/coverage. Using my service as an example I hope to make the differences understood. Admittedly, my internet service and equipment used are an exception; and therefore not meant to say that yours’s should be the same. Your internet service and Wi-Fi speed/coverage barring external/internal interference will vary based upon what ISP is used and the hardware (modem/router) used to distribute the Wi-Fi signal in your home.Here are the specifics of my internet service, hardware and my device used take Wi-Fi Internet Speed/coverage measurementsISP: Google Fiber_3GB Incoming Speed Network: Mesh with Ethernet Backhaul * Equipment 1: ASUS GT-BE98U_Wi-Fi 7 router (Main Node) Equipment 2: ASUS RT-BE96U x 2_Wi-Fi 7 routers (Satellite Nodes) Device: iPhone 15 Pro MaxThis picture shows the Mesh Configuration of my netw

I have a Harmony Hub that talks to a Sonos Connect.The routine I set up works perfectly EXCEPT I cannot seem to get the Sonos device to affect “PLAY” through the Harmony activity (music source is Pandora). After Harmony gets all devices in the proper “state”, I can THEN go to the Sonos app and the Harmony routine has selected the proper Pandora channel. but will not start playing music. I can (in the Sonos app) click “PLAY” and then all is well, but I cannot seem to get the Harmony activity routines to include “PLAY” even though that command is one of the options on the Sonos device.I’ve also tried sprinkling in PAUSE DELAYs as well, no joy.FWIW I had this working but this stopped working after a recent electrical storm (all devices still work fine, just the “PLAY” operation will not work through the Harmony activity).

Hi all,I really like the look of the EverSolo Play Cd system preferred to the BrennanHow is the best way to connect this to my Sonos or are Bookshelf speakers a better option Thanks 

Hi everyone, I have three separate Sonos setups—one at home, one at work, and one I installed for my parents.I registereed each system under a different email account.Whenever I switch locations, I have to log in and out of each account.Has anyone consolidated multiple Sonos systems under a single email account? Does it work smoothly, or does it create registration issues?If I moved to them all on one email account, would this mean I won’t get prompted to log in each time?Or does it start confusing the systems?I’d love to hear how others manage multiple setups efficiently. Thanks in advance!

We purchased a home that has 4 in-wall architectural speakers in the living room and 2 outdoor speakers (old Yamaha speakers). Is it possible to run all 6 speakers off the one Amp? And if so, is it possible to have different “zones” (e.g., listen only to the 4 in-wall speakers when watching TV, or listen only to the 2 outdoor speakers when outside)? Or do I need two amps (1 for the 4 in-wall speakers and 1 for the 2 outdoor speakers)?Thank you for your help!

  I’d like to say that the following does not apply to the majority in this community. However, on the outside chance it may apply to a few here’s something to consider. But first let’s define what WAN stands for in networking.WAN_Wide Area Network Wired WAN (internet) speed: This is the max speed the router can connect to the internet/outside world with, shared cumulatively to all devices on your network whether wired or wireless. You want to make sure the router supports at least the speed your ISP is selling you.Today ISPs are providing speeds of 1GB, 2GB, 5GB and 8GB coming to homes/businesses. The latter two speeds are typically reserved for small to medium-sized business clients typically hosting a Wired environment and limited Wi-Fi usage.1GB and 2GB ISP speeds in homes are very common. Wi-Fi versus Wired clients make up the majority of the bandwidth usage. Today, a fast/robust Wi-Fi (or as some like to say albeit incorrectly “Strong Internet” 😊) is a must for audio/video strea

HelloThe graphic below is just to get your attention as I think it looks nice but adds nothing to the information being discussed other than the caption 😂. This link will take you to the article published in 2022. Below are quick links in the article that I decided to “star” as they highlight elements that I and other community members have been saying for years. I’m going to add an eighth (8th) mistake to avoid which is….Make sure satellite nodes in a Mesh network do not have DHCP capability to assign IP Addresses to clients. IP Address assignment (DHCP capability) should only be allowed by the main node which is the router in a Mesh network.Other points listed above are important as well, but some require additional expenditures such as Ethernet backhaul. I personally have my ASUS Wi-Fi 7 mesh network wired as such which provides rock solid performance for over sixty (60) clients. Thirty (30) of which are Sonos. IMO it’s a worthwhile investment. So, enough introduction. Click the li

Hi everyone,I have a question about a potential setup:I already use several Sonos speakers around my apartment. In addition, parallel to sonos speakers, I have a pre-amp record player connected to a pair of active B&O speakers (via RCA).I’m wondering:Could I add a Sonos Connect between the record player and the B&O speakers, so that: I can still use the B&O speakers to play vinyl I can also send Sonos/AirPlay audio to the B&O speakers And ideally, I can sync the B&O speakers with the rest of my Sonos system, so they all play together The key thing is:I don’t want to have to unplug the record player every time I want to use Sonos/AirPlay — so I’m looking for a sort of "RCA switch with Sonos/AirPlay built in." Would the Sonos Connect work in this case?Is it even possible to use a Sonos Connect to "bridge" audio between a non-Sonos source and non-Sonos speakers like this?Also, if this is possible, do all versions of Sonos Connect support this functionality, or shou

Hi ive recently gone from mac to pc and no  longer have air mac...and i want to make the sonos my default speakers for my PC i asked co pilot about it🌐 Option 3: Streaming via Software (for full system audio)!--startfragment>!--startfragment>If you want to stream all PC audio wirelessly to Sonos:🛠️ Use third-party software like:Stream What You Hear (SWYH) – for Windows AirSonos or AudioBridge – for MacThese apps create a virtual stream that Sonos can play as a “radio station”:Install the app and start streaming. Copy the stream URL. In the Sonos app: Manage > Add Radio Station and paste the URL. Play it from Radio > My Radio Stations.!--endfragment>HAS anyone tried this...i have attempted using a 3.5 headphone jack with the line in option but it produces a loud humming sound and the quality was distorted,,,!--endfragment>

I have the Sonos 2 setup in the house but wish to link it with our garden house which is 80m away. Which would be the best way to achieve this?PS: I live in the UK

My sonos amp is currently connected to my router. We are moving home and our router will not be next to my sonos amp or my two play 3rs.Is it possible for my whole network to be Wi-Fi in my new house? 

Is it already on the list of future enhancements to allow the «volume limit» setting to be changed through the api? This is something I would really like to see….. 😀