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DorianBriand
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Era 300 placement for surround

Hello everyone,I would like to have your opinion and your suggestions on the future placement of my Era 300 which I will receive shortly. I...
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Sonos and Mesh network

Hi @Bourney Welcome to the Sonos Community!I believe that system will work with your Sonos without issue, yes.Please note that when you add...
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Two systems on one wifi network, with only one phone controller?

As you perhaps realise, one set of speakers would need to be factory reset and then set up afresh as a ‘new system’ while the other set is t...
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Swerve12Contributor I
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Setting up sonos in a temporary location - options?

I currently have a number of Sonos speakers connected to my home network, they connect to a mesh network (although appears the always connect to the same mesh node but that’s probably by the by).  I’m hoping to use these speakers in a temporary locations where I might not be able to use the WiFi or it will be too slow to stream music effectively. Let’s consider plan a I can connect to the WiFi and plan b is I cannot connect to the WiFi.  Plan A - I think this relatively simple and I just set these up as a having moved to a new network, I probably won’t be able to connect to Ethernet but is it still possible? It is a large building with multiple access point and not sure of the exact setup but the login does not require a landing page, just a password and ssid.  Plan B (which might be more likely to be needed) - can I create an offline setup where I move the speakers and my home mesh network and while I won’t be able to connect to the internet, would it be possible to AirPlay an offline

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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dktubbsContributor I
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Connecting LG OLED TV to Sonos Amp via HDMI Arc

I am trying to connect my LG OLED television to the Sonos Amp via the HDMI Arc.  I can’t get the Sonos to recognize the TV audio out via the HDMI.  I’ve been on with support from both Sonos and LG. I’ve also used the optical out adapter to HDMI without success.  Sonos sent me a new Amp with same issue so it’s not an Amp issue.  I’ve used different HDMI cables.  My Tv and Amp are about 15 feet apart.  Today the LG support told me the HDMI cable can’t be longer than 3 feet.  This seems like bunk to me but I have not had a chance to try a different device using a short cable.  Anyone know if this is an accurate statement?  If it is, is there a workaround?

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1 year ago
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pierrebandoContributor I
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surround sonos one SL buzzing when powered on

Hi,i just added two Sonos one SL and a Sub mini to my gen 2 Beam. It « works » except that when powered on, the two one SL are quite loudly buzzing constantly which is pretty unpleasant. i did a diag : 1035931804is there anything wrong with the speakers ?thanks and regards,pierre

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Earquake
1 year ago
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mrmegadethContributor I
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Another SonosNET + Orbi + NAS Question

Ok, I have read many conversations here and on the web but no one seems to have the exact same setup as everyone else so distilling their solution to your own issue can be tricky. So, I have my network like this:Cable Modem -->Orbi Router (RBR50) → BOOSTMy NAS (WD EX2Ultra) is plugged into the RBR50 Router. Router is on channel 1 and SonosNET on 6. Here is my Map (nothing horrible to my eyes):I have constant dropouts in the office which is on the 3rd floor (BOOST on the 2nd). The office has an Orbi RBS50…. Sonos log says the music cannot be found or a SAMBA issue. I am using SMB 2 or 3 mode on a S2 setup.So now for the question, should I add a second BOOST in the office? I could do this connected to the Orbi satellite or leave the BOOST in wireless mode (just plug in near the office Play:3). I have no hard ports in the office connected to the router unfortunately (only the ORBI mesh).

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buzz
1 year ago
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bcnnll7Contributor I
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Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT Bluetooth Connection to Sonos One

Does the Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT connect to the Sonos One? Sonos OS: S2  

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106rallye
1 year ago
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Mtl89Contributor I
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trueplay for ipad 10th generation

Any ideas or information out there when trueplay will be available for the 10th generation ipad?

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Mr. T
1 year ago
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dab909Trending Lyricist I
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Sonos Connect Digital Audio Output

Am I able to concurrently use the TOSLINK digital audio out and the Coaxial digital out on a Sonos Connect?

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1 year ago
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DarksejdContributor I
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Downgrade PLAY:5 (Gen 1) to use with CR200

How do I downgrade my PLAY:5 (Gen 1) to a point where it will work with my CR200? I know the CR200 is no longer supported ;-)

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firstnamemillsContributor II
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Port + Beam + Receiver | TV Audio

My Equipment: Sonos BeamSonos PortTurntable (w/ amp)Yamaha Receiverw/ Bose bookshelf speakers (pair)My Setup:I have my TV connected to a Sonos Beam on one side of the room, and on the opposite side of the room, behind the couch/TV against the wall, I have a turntable connected to a receiver with two bookshelf speakers.  I use that setup to listen to my vinyl records and I use my Beam to watch TV and stream music digitally.My Goal: I bought the Sonos Port with the understanding that it would allow me to do both by combining the two on the Sonos network. Ideally, I’d like to connect the Port to the receiver/turntable so that I can listen to vinyl AND digital audio through the receiver’s bookshelf speakers AND Beam. Given that, I was under the impression that I would then be able to apply the same concept to TV audio, where the bookshelf speakers act like two surround sound speakers…. Is that not the case??? If so, what setup would I need to achieve this? 

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jgatie
1 year ago
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madis89
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Sonos Low Latency Streaming

Hi. I’m interested in learning more details on how Sonos’ low-latency streaming works. Right now, if one would want to get audio out from their, let’s say laptop, options are:AirPlay 2 - strict 2 second delay TuneIn Radio local stream (UPnP?) - 1-3 second delay Use Sonos Roam or Move connected via bluetooth Use Sonos Playbar, Playbase, Ray, Beam, Arc, Amp digital audio inputThe last two is what I would like to do, but instead of requiring special hardware, I would like to have the software component. Perhaps register my laptop as a virtual Sonos device, and stream audio from my laptop with the same protocol, which should be less that 75ms. I assume Sonos company would prefer to sell a device instead of giving away software for free, and also does not want to support running the streaming software on unknown hardware and dealing with random issues that could occur there. That’s why I would love to have at least some pointers how to do it technically myself. Is this completely proprietar

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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toddlowerContributor I
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Is it possible to control a single Sonos speaker with a hardware remote, even if it's playing as part of a group?

Hi,I’m the operations director of an office space, and we have multiple Sonos One speakers around the office. We often play music on a group of speakers, but we’d like to the people that sit in each individual office section the ability to change the volume on the speaker near them without affecting the other speakers. I know this could be done via the app, but I am looking for a hardware solution. We have purchased and tested Ikea’s sonos remote, and while you do connect it to a single speaker, it still controls the volume of the whole group if that speaker is playing as part of a group. If a hardware solution is not possible, we’d also be open to doing it via a custom solution if there is an API. Open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!

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buzz
1 year ago
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William2064Contributor I
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Can I set up a separate Sonos network for Airbnb guests?

HiI rent out part of my house on Airbnb. My internet connection is via a single broadband modem connected to three wifi access points. To provide guests with internet access, one of the access point devices hosts two wifi networks - my one and a separate one for the guests. I give the guests the credentials only for the guest wifi.Now I’m trying to give them access to a single Sonos One, so that they can control that One but not the other devices and I can control the other devices but not that One.I’ve tried everything I can think of without success. Most recently I:Created a new Sonos account Reset all speakers With a new phone, joined the guest wifi network Installed the Soinos app on the new phone and logged in with the new account Added the Sonos One to the new system.However, the One can still be played to from my old phone connected to the main wifi rather than the guest wifi.

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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BuckeyeTheDogContributor I
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New Google Wifi mesh- Now I am unable to find the system

I havePlaybar Sub Six Sonos One SLs in three rooms- including two acting as rear speakers for the play bar).I was on Google Fiber hooked to a Netgear Nighthawk router.  It worked well.I have unplugged that and am on Google’s mesh point routers.  I have created a Guest Network, which I believe is 2.4 GHZ.Nightmare.  I have gone through a dozen or so different attempts to get the system working again.Over and over, I will get the message “Unable to find your Sonos system.”  And “Let’s fix it.”  I will go through the on-screen process, which includes going to every device and connecting it to the new network.  Then I see nothing in the Sonos app.  It will say “Unable to find your Sonos system” again.  Or the Account, System, and Services & Voice will just be grayed out. At other times, it says “unplug them all and replug them.”  Tried that several times.  Didn’t work. Other times, I used the Settings function to reconnect the speakers. Other times, according to the Sonos app, I even r

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AnnelutherContributor I
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Poor sound quality with turntable and preamp inputs

I have a Fluance turntable connected to a Fluance preamp to a Play 5. When both input cables are plugged into the preamp, the sound quality is horrible - we can’t hear vocals at all. When we unplug either the red or the white input cables on the preamp, the sound quality improves but we’re missing a lot of base and it’s a little hollow.  We’ve changed the RCA cables and I’m going to try a different preamp. We’ve also changed the line level on the Sonos app and it didn’t help significantly. Any other suggestions??

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mtkingmdContributor I
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Trouble accessing playlists from WD NAS

I recently replaced my home NAS with a Western Digital My Cloud EX2Ultra. I have set up my FLAC library in a shared folder which Sonos is able to access through “Music Library” on the Sonos app. However, Sonos no longer can find files in this folder, when trying to play them through an m3u playlist, exported to this folder. I export these playlists from my home PC, while storing the paths relative to the exported playlist location (which is the NAS). Sonos is able to play the individual files from the playlist, which reside on this NAS location. In the past, Sonos was able to utilize these playlists. Also, I have the “Twonky” server installed on the NAS which shows up on Sonos as a media server. However, Sonos is unable to play any of the files which it sees through this server. I also have a WiiM mini, which is able to easily play the files and the exported m3u playlists from the NAS, using the Twonky media server. Is there something else Sonos requires to enable usage of “Imported Pl

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ellebatxContributor I
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Windows PC Audio Output with Sonos One Bluetooth speaker

I am trying to use my speaker (sonos one) to listen to audio from my computer.   I can connect it just fine in bluetooth - but it wont recognize it as an audio devices.  I have Lenovo PC wih windows 11 - are there known bugs with this type of connection?  (I know the speaker is pretty old)

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jgatie
1 year ago
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mbensonContributor I
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What setup is needed for turntable?

I recently setup an arc and sub for our living room and added a move to expand the sound into the kitchen (next to each other in an semi open concept layout). It works great and we love it.  I want to get my husband a turntable or a way to listen to his vinyls with our current speaker setup if possible. Should I buy the sonos turntable or will the amp or port work with his existing old school turntable, currently set up in the basement with a receiver and terrible old speakers. I’m very confused about it all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated 

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Stanley_4
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BigTopRonContributor I
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Make “Night Sounds” possible to schedule automatically

Hey There Sonos Community!Please Contact Sonos to request a feature that makes Night Sounds possible to turn on and off automatically with a set daily schedule. Should have the option to control each day independently - especially Friday and Saturday nights! 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Lewor87Contributor I
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Adding a CD player to setup

Hello  Bit of a novice here. I currently have a Sonos amp with a pair of passive speakers wired up, a turntable, two Sonos ones and a five. I'm thinking of adding a CD player into the mix. Would I just need an RCA switch to link it up to the amp so I can just switch between the turntable and CD player? I've tried an old CD player but the sound is distorted as hell but I'm thinking that's just because it's been stored in the loft for about 7 years and probably faulty😬.  Thanks in advance

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SenojContributor I
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Struggling to point music on a USB drive attached to my AirPort Extreme to my Sonos app

I am struggling placing the correct network path string from my MAC into the music library (in the Sonos wizard) to USB drive attached to my AirPort Extreme. The string I am using is as follows copied from the location in the network.   afp:// AirPort Extreme._afpovertcp._tcp.local/Music/MusicI have successfully added the same disk and library when the USB Drive is connected directly to my Mac .   

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Senoj
1 year ago
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RosieHPContributor I
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One Sl + Roam with different wifi

Hi thereI’m looking at getting a multi room set up in my house.I’ve already had lengthy emails with Sonos and also my own research re: compatibility/wifi etc. I’m with Virgin and have super speedy internet (for work) so internet strength and reach around the house isn’t an issue. My problem is that are internet is dynamic (I think that’s the right term). I’ve looked into getting a mesh system however I’ve read that this could decrease my internet strength plus it feels a little out of my technical ability to set up unless someone can strongly recommend one that they know works with VM and Sonos specifically and Isn’t crazy £££s I’ve decided to go down the route of plugging one Sonos SL into my router and then having another two then on other rooms.  My question is, if I were to also get a Roam to use in the garden/bathroom would this be able to connect to the other speakers as a multi room speaker or because it’s connected to my wifi rather than the route SL it would run separately and

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1 year ago
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RonPaul21Contributor I
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PC to projector to Beam not playing through surround speakers

I have a PC with my RTX 3090 hooked to a Benq TK700Sti. I then have the eARC returned from the projector to the Beam, Sub, and two One SL.  In the sound settings in windows, it senses that the max number of channels is 6, and also shows several supported formats, which includes Dolby digital 5.1. Additionally, I am able to go through setup and select correct correct positions and even enable the 5.1 setting. Everything seems like it should work.  The problem is that when I actually try to test the speakers, the left and right channels are the only ones that play sound. If I click on the symbol of any other channel in the testing diagram, no sound plays. Also, if I play Netflix or something, the Sonos app says it is playing in stereo PCM.  The 5.1 setup is identical for my Apple TV 4K and my PS5, and I get proper Dolby Digital 5.1 with those.  Any idea what the problem could be?

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Corry P
1 year ago
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MikexContributor I
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sonos connect to external dac

I'm new to streaming and would like to know how to wire up a sonos connect to an amplifier and an external (separate) dac

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Stanley0609Contributor I
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set up

I have the Playbar and 2 0ne SLs in my living room. I have a Beam and 2 One SLs in my bedroom. I have my living room set up on my app on my phone. But I can not figure our how to get my bedroom on my phone. Speakers in bedroom all work. I go to "groups" in the app and it's not lit up and when I click "groups" it tells me that this is only for systems with multiple rooms. Can anyone help me? Because I am planning on getting a Sub for my living room and then in my basement, I plan on getting the Arc with a Sub to go with my 2 One SLs in my basement and want to be able to control them all from my phone if need me. TIA

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Mr. T
1 year ago
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ClkaukContributor I
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Solution for Getting your Sonos to work with your Starlink Router

I think I found a solution to getting the Starlink to work with Sonos.You will need to purchase an ethernet adapter for your Starlink. It costs $25 at the time of writing this conversation and can be found in the Starlink marketplace on the app. You will need to purchase a new Dual-Band router and connect it via the Starlink ethernet adapter. (this was easy for me and i didn't need to change any settings but Im reading that it can be a little technical and there may need to be some settings that you need to change) Connect to the wifi signal coming out of the new router. (I did this by connecting one of my speakers to the ethernet of the new router and then using a different speaker to connect to the wifi. I’m not sure if connecting the speaker to the router is necessary or not. If you find it’s not please comment below.) If you are like me I was crushed to find out that my Sonos would not connect to the Starlink. I was feeling thousands of dollars wasted in Sonos speakers. After being

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YankeeDude
1 year ago
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