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Could someone describe Sonos Boost operation "for dummies" - how it wor...

1) Is my assumpitons above correct?Yes QUESTIONS ADTER ADDING SONOS BOOST 2) Does the Snos Boost create a new WIFI Network on the air fo...
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Managed Switch

After 6 calls into Sonos I was told to get a managed switch to resolve the sudden loss of both Tidal and Spotify- the solution is/was unplug...
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Sonos for public use/AirBnB

We would like to offer Sonos to guests at our AirBnB. Is there a way to allow them control of the Connect: Amp, Playbar music services, but...
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capenne Contributor I

Aux to Ethernet Adapter Play 1
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I'm interested in a Play1 but would prefer to have the speaker with an aux input so that it's more versatile. Is there a aux to Ethernet adapter that would allow me to plug aux input? A quick amazon search shows male aux to female Ethernet, so maybe with a few more adapters it could work.

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tcafranz Contributor I

Combining SONOS w/ Amazon Echo for Multi-Room Audio

So I’m sorry if this has been posted but I searched and only found complaints that it didn’t work but I got it to work on accident so here you go... I managed to create multi-room audio by combining my SONOS speakers with Amazon Echo devices. Yes they play the same thing simultaneously & is voice a...

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alphagetti666 Contributor III

Connect Sonos from office to home via VPN

Has anyone connected their Sonos system from an office location to their home? I'd like to know what I need to check to ensure that things work. I have a VPN connection between the office and the home. I am able to remote desktop without issue, but I can not seem to get the Sonos system to connect...

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Michel_3 Contributor I

Hi-resolution support required (eg: AIFF 96kHz/24bit)

PLEASE add hi-resolution file support (eg. AIFF 96kHz/24bits) In a world where CDs are becoming obsolete, I believe a good share of Sonos customers are still looking for hi-fi quality, not only the mediocre (format) quality provided by most digital music services/stores. It is rather purpose less t...

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jefs Contributor I

can Sonos be connected via POE (Power Over Ethernet)

I was wondering if a Sonos system can be provided with power by using POE. If not, are there any plans to integrate this in future releases?

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ryde Contributor I

Sonos connect + active subwoofer
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Is it possible to use an active subwoofer (not sonos sub) for example Dali e9-f by connecting audio out from a Sonos Connect directly to the line in RCA-s of the subwoofer? I intend to use the subwoofer together with a single Sonos play:5 ( grouped ), until i might expand and combine with old loudsp...

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Xianmyst Contributor I

Multiple Subs
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Any advantage in having multiple Subs in the same room?

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7 months ago
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MikeConnelly Enthusiast II

Advanced Sonos Wireless Network Configuration Using Sonos BOOST

I wrote a how-to on my blog that describes in detail the performance differences between: * using your existing WiFi network (“Standard” mode), * using SonosNet 2.0 (“Boost” mode) with an Ethernet-connected Sonos speaker, * using SonosNet 2.0 (“Boost” mode) with an dedicated BOOST device, and * add...

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User59752 Contributor I

How do I setup sonos with my turntable system?
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I bought sonos so I could set it up with my turntables and mixer system, doing away with my wired speakers and offering more flexibility. So far though I haven't had any joy in getting this correct. I did phone in a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't hear back. I have two technics 1210's connected to...

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3 years ago
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Jost L. Hansen Contributor III

3 (or more) Play:1 in one room without stereo pairing
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Hi, I have 14 Play:1 hanging in a large room. Right now they all are in their own "Room" and then I have put all rooms in one group. But I would really like to have another setup: One room with 3 speakers One room with 5 speakers Three rooms with 2 speakers And then group all 5 rooms. The three...

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Rikrok Contributor I

Auto power on amp

I have a Sonos Connect connected to an amp (more accurately a pair of active studio monitors, but effectively the same). Every time I start playing music for that room I need switch the power socket on for the multiplug that they're powered from. Other people may have amps that auto switch on when t...

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paulatzarr Contributor I

One house, one WiFi network - can you have 2 seperate Sonos networks running?
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I have a very large house with in-laws living in a separate annexe. We have one WiFi network covering the whole house and annexe. I have a reliable Sonos networking running in the main house with all my devices connected. I tried setting up a separate Sonos networking using a bridge in the annexe...

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mgrundy Contributor II

Sub adjustment - made easy

Is there a way to adjust the sub (bass) settings that is quicker than the current multi step process: Settings Rooms settings Select room Advanced audio Sub settings Adjust sub level Yes you can save 2 of those steps by Selecting adjust EQ but it's still deep in the menu. You see the problem...

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drbasham12 Contributor I

Working with Linksys Velop

I recently moved to a new, larger home and started from scratch. I purchased the 3-node Linksys Velop system for Wifi coverage and have 5 Sonos units. I have seemingly very good Wifi coverage with all typical devices. I have had issues with the speakers not showing up occasionally in the controll...

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louisbrunet Contributor I

SONOS through LAN and VLANs
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Hi all, I am designing the LAN for a company. The whole network is separated in VLANs, for security reasons. The SONOS system is deployed on the same LAN than the WiFi connection of the office, which means every mobile connected to the WiFi is able to control the SONOS. Now, I have a computer which...

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Jerome_3 Contributor I

Enable IPv6

in 2013 it is way time to add IPv6 support to every things we connect to the Internet.

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1 year ago
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jishi Headliner I

Simplified HTTP API (node.js)

Hi, I'm starting a new thread regarding this (old one here https://en.community.sonos.com/advanced-setups-229000/sonos-with-nodejs-my-attempt-33834) since that one grew out of hand. I have made some major improvements to the simple HTTP API that I've built, and it now also comes with a pre-compose...

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futura2020 Contributor I

DIY Repair your SONOS devices! YES WE CAN!

Greetings, I recently picked up a mint Sonos bundle, ZP100, bridge unit & controller for $35 at a salvation army surplus store. YES! What a greet deal your thinking, after testing at home, the only thing wrong with it is that left speaker terminal post was snapped off. Every thing else is working f...

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dacwe Contributor I

Hooking up a chromecast to a Play:1 (Play:3) without line-in

I got tired of waiting for Sonos to get around to release some kind of cast support (they have good reasons not to too). Before I began this was my wish list: Cast from android/iphone using chromecast, it should start automatically when I cast, have acceptable sound quality (I tried bluetooth with...

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trmn8r Contributor I

Sonos and AT&T U-verse

I have used my Sonos equipment for 10 months without any problem, it has worked perfectly with my Linksys Wireless router (and my previous DSL service). Yesterday however, I changed my internet/tv provider to AT&T U-verse and my Sonos Desktop Controller can no longer find my ZoneBridge or my ZonePl...

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sparkymark75 Avid Contributor II

Access Sonos from a different wireless network

I have a Ubiquiti Unifi setup at home with multiple VLANs and wireless networks. All of my Sonos speakers are connected to the IoT wireless network (which in turn is associated with the IoT VLAN). My phone and laptop are on another wireless network, called Home (which is connected to the main LAN)....

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Mack1979 Contributor III

Google wifi and 3rd party router
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I have Sonos working fine with my existing network, and I use HomeSeer home automation to control it (things like announcing when someone unlocks the front door). The wifi is terrible in our house, so yesterday I installed Google WiFi to have the mesh network so we can seamlessly move between them....

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2 years ago
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How to stream from linux to Sonos

Hi all, there are a lot of projects to controll sonos devices from linux devices (personally I like a lot Noson http://janbar.github.io/noson-app/) but I would like to know if there is a way to stream the audio of a linux pc to a Sonos device? thanks all Leo

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rockman Contributor I

Network Loop and broadcast storms with Sonos

I was at a Sonos Training event today and was told if I connected multiple Sonos Connect Amps located in a closet or rack to an unmanaged switch via Ethernet cable I was fine as long as I didn't daisy chain the cat5 cable from Connect Amp to Connect Amp but connected a single cable 5 cable from ea...

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gkz Contributor III

Sonos and Doorbell Integration

Have multi zone Sonos system and looking for a solution to have doorbell sound out over speakers. Found discussion regarding using a Viking SLP-1 or SLP-4 to accomplish this: http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-custom/thread.cgi?23394 The SLP-4 has multiple doorbell sound options and ru...

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3 years ago

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