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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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mhead110 Trending Lyricist I

integrating old and new systems
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I currently have two parallel systems which I would like to integrate.  3 questions my old system:  AR speakers, tuner-amp, turntable, CD player.  CD player and turntable go into the amp & then out to the speakers.  All of these devices are close to each other.  (I’m assuming there is a pre-amp...

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anton.sjodoff Contributor I

can i connect my speaker by sharing wifi from my phone?
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I’m going on a holiday but the place has no WiFi.  I’m wondering if I can share WiFi from my phone? its a Sonos one gen2

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Kimono Contributor I

Quadraphonic with play 5's and ONE's
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hi,   I recently bought 2 ONE'S to pair them with my 2 play 5's (gen2)   I want to use those 4 speakers for my tv but i can't make the 2 ONE'S as back speakers. so my question is. is this possible?   thankyou in advance.

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jcw25 Contributor I

Amp with projector/audio out
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I’m hoping to use a Sonos amp with an Apple TV and a projector attached for both music and video. The projector I’m thinking of buying (Epson EW 5650) has no HDMI output. Its audio comes through a 35mm headphone out. Is there a converter that will connect up my system? Thanks!

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steventerrell Contributor I

Amp lowered volume after setup
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I picked up the Amp last weekend after reading all the great things about it. Connected it to my TV via the HDMI ARC and connected a real nice set of Polk S20 speakers and had a set of Elac Debuts on standby for speaker trials. I played some concerts through youtube and was generally impressed by th...

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spaceplan9 Contributor I

Sonos causes sky q connectivity issue
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System 4 Play 5 , 2 Play 1, 1 Play 3 2 Sonos Connect Amp 1 Sonos Connect Amp (new model) 1 Sonos Connect 1 Boost 1 Sonos Playbar 1 Sonos Sub Sky Q Silver plus 4 sky Q mini boxes all connected via Ethernet Problem : We have always had a bit of an issue with some sort of conflict between Sonos and...

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perrydavid1985 Contributor III

Network Matrix confusion and STP
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Attached is a picture of my network matrix. Every item is hardwired to network  with wireless disabled, except the playbar in bonus room has wireless enabled to talk to subwoofer. The playbar is also wired to network, since the subwoofer is wireless I enabled wireless on playbar. My thought was that...

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deckhardt Contributor I

Ethernet for Subwoofer
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I have 4 in-ceiling speakers that connect to an AMP.  AMP is located 1 floor down in garage in the “home run closet” (2-story home; 8 ft ceilings).  I’ve successfully connected a Sonos sub to work with these 4 speakers. Unfortunately, the sub connection cuts in-and-out.  When I spoke with support, t...

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29 days ago
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ackray Avid Contributor I

Repair ZP120

The amp has no power. Is there an internal fuse for this unit? Has anyone taken one apart?

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TommyTV Contributor I

Mapp Favorites to new Network Location
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I have moved my Music Library to a new NAS.  The folder structure is the same, the library is just now at a new server.  I have added the new location as a new Music Library and everything works just fine. The problem is that all my favorites are pointing to the old server.  Is there a way to progra...

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SeanBah Contributor I

Using Multiple Moves without Wifi
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We’re looking to purchase 2 or 4 moves for outdoor locations and these locations will change often, much like doing different wedding venues. Would we need to have a Wifi to make this work at each site, or can we link the speakers and drive them with a phone via Bluetooth?    Any ideas are welcomed....

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tobiasfw Contributor I

Connect Intel NUC to Sonos Bridge with HDMI
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Hi, I got myself an Intel NUC Kit NUC8i5BEK2 i5-8259U. I have a Sonos bridge that I would like to connect. The NUC case has a jack audio output with a headphone symbol. It is possible to connect the bridge using that jack, HOWEVER, the sound is relatively low (probably because of the lower voltage u...

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michaelcg Contributor I

Connecting playbar to the TV without digital optical audio input
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Has anyone got any suggestions on connecting the Playbar to the TV without the digital optical audio input? The TV also doesn't have HDMI ARC connector! This is the TV: https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-49LF540V I was thinking of using something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Converter-Extractor-Opt...

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petweb Contributor I

problem with spotify family account
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How do i setup Sonos with Spotify for my family? I need to be able to switch Spotify user in sonos.  If I play Spotify on my mobile phone but my family want to play Spotify on our sonos ther is a conflict. We are using a Spotify family account.   

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Sarah Marie Contributor I

Can Sonos work with a verizon mobile hotspot jetpack?
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I use a verizon mobile hotspot to provide wireless internet in my office, for my ipad, macbook, etc. There is no router, so will I be able to hook up the speakers. I'd like to know before committing to a purchase. I have 2 small rooms I need speakers for.

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Doug in Calgary Trending Lyricist I

Is anyone able to play FLAC files across large numbers of grouped speakers?
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I have a large Sonos install in my home with 17 total speakers: -Four bedrooms, each with two Play:1’s as stereo pairs -Three common rooms, each with two Play:5’s as stereo pairs, each with a Sub -one speaker is wired, to create a SonosNet/Boost mode network   So in total, I have: -7 rooms -8 Play:1...

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KiwiBrian Contributor I

Home Mesh Wifi
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Hi. Our wifi signal is weak and music would stop when at the back of our house. I have purchased a Deco tp-link smart home mesh wifi system. Signal is now good. I have reconnected my sonos with an ethernet cable, having to reboot as a new connection. The speaker works with the mesh, but only when th...

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newavenger42 Contributor I

setup sonos on Netgear AX12 using boost
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In process of going to fiber and need to know how to setup my boost on new router as supplier recommended it is the Netgear Nighthawk A12 model RAX200-100NAS

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1 month ago
Nando010 Chromatic Producer I

What ceiling speakers people recommend rears for 5.1 setup with connect amp.
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As In title, What ceiling speakers people recommend for rears  5.1 setup with connect amp. Thanks.

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Wouter Duijndam Contributor I

How to create one group for 5 sonos speakers?
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Hello everyone, i recently bought a beam, a sub and two one’s. Installing was very easy and everything is working fine. Also created the surround set-up and used the Trueplay option of the app. Due to a sound blindspot near the kitchen i decided to buy one extra Sonos One SL speaker and mounted this...

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silvino Contributor I

Install wall
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I just bought 2 pair of wall in speakers and amplifier for my basement, how should I connect the 4 speaker in the amp? 

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SkyBar Contributor I

Setting up MOVE on multiple WIFI
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I have a Wifi extender that covers Wifi dead spots in our house.  I want to be able to have the MOVE speaker recognize and connect to either network depending on where the MOVE speaker is located at the time.  I can’t figure out how to configure it to 2 wifi networks - please help?  thanks.

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1 month ago
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anthonyr Contributor I

SONOS + CONNECT + Sennheiser HDR 175 Headphones - Sound Fades Out / In
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Hi All, As the title says I have my Sennheiser HDR 175 Headphones in a “group” with my PlayBar + Play:3 (L+R) + Sub and connected to my SONOS via CONNECT (through the Optical output). The issue I have is the headphone audio fading in / out every few minutes. This happens across all audio inputs i.e....

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ITDoL Contributor I

Can't join Play 1s as surround speakers to beam
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Hi there, I’ve just bought a Beam.  I already have 2 x Play:1s.  I’m trying to add the Play:1s as surround speakers to the Beam but have no luck.  They work indepedently the Kitchen TV plays straight to the Beam and Spotify can play straight to the Den (temp room I setup for the 2 x Play:1s):   When...

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GraemeC Contributor I

voice activated sonos
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What is the simplest and most cost effective way of making a Sonos system voice activatable? I'm running 5 zones consisting of 2 Player 1, a Player 5, a ZP100 and ZP 80

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