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amun

Effect of mixing versions of software

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My system is locked down at 9.x and I've blocked off all players/bridge from the internet - also all devices on the network from the update port - i.e. 4444 A friend is coming to stay who also has Sonos kit, and he's probably on the latest version using his iPhone. Normally, I'd keep visitors purely...

IMFearless Contributor I

A strange connection problem for all you techies!

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I have recently had to do a full factory reset on my D-Link DIR-890L Router following an unrelated problem. My Sonos is connected to the router using an Ethernet cable and the system will stream music and has an internet connection. The thing is it won’t connect to certain parts of the online se...

Kay134 Contributor I

Network does after 1-3 days with two wired Amps

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Hi everyone, I’m pulling my hair out here so I hope you can add some insight. I have two wired Amps (the new black ones) with wireless turned off. After around two days my entire network dies and I see the ports on my Cisco that belong to the amps flashing amber. If I unplug one of the two (it’...

Mike231 Contributor III

Sonos AMP Low Latency

I currently use two Play 3's as Left and Right speakers for my TV, in uncompressed mode. These are fed by an analogue line from my AVR to a Connect. This introduces about 83ms of delay which I would like to reduce because it causes some lip sync problems. I know that the Playbar/Playbase etc can be...

TurboBoosters Contributor I

Dolby digital through AirPlay 2?

My TV is a Panasonic HD ready plasma from 2005. It’s a great TV, but does not have either HDMI ARC or an optical connection. I have a Beam and two play:1’s as surrounds. Until I upgrade the screen, the only way to send sound from my Apple TV is via airplay 2 to the Beam + surrounds. My question is:...

bojesper Contributor I

connect sonos one with airplay 2 compatible tv

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Hi! Is there a way to connect my AirPlay 2 compatible tv (Samsung the frame tv) to directly stream audio to my sonos one speaker (without Beam/Playbar). If not, are there any cheap alternatives to buy instead of for example sonos beam to make this work? Best regards

Runi Contributor I

Trying to get wired internet from Soundbar to TV

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Hi Guys my soundbar is hard wired to the internet and I was trying to connect an ethernet cable from the soundbar to the TV. Even though the TV displays the message that the network cable is detected, the internet is not working. Here is the error I am getting: Wired network connection failed Automa...

logicalupset Contributor I

question on an (apparently) unique model

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I'm working for a client doing a lot of the IT and technical work for his business, including a centralized sound system and we were looking into using sonos for the speakers etc. This business is a new spa, and as part of the experience, he wants to be able to have the individual rooms set up with...

Lars87 Contributor I

Add latency

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Hello, Recently purchased a Connect to loop in a home theater system to my Sonos system. There’s quite a bit of latency in the receiver (digital), so I’d love to ADD latency to my other Sonos speakers. Anyone experience with this? The latency is there whether connected via rca or coax. I have a Con...

ErikM Avid Contributor I

Wifi Directionality

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So this might be a stupid question but here goes. I'm wondering how the ZP radiates it's signal.. 360 degrees, from the bottom, the top, sides?? I know this seems silly but I need to move the unit and this info would be helpful.

Xfox1 Contributor I

HTTP POST always returns 500

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I am trying to develop my own app to play audioclips on my Sonos One (Gen1). I was able to generate the token for the authentication and correctly perform all the GET operations (e.g. https://api.ws.sonos.com/control/api/v1/groups/{groupID}/groupVolume) but not POST operations. All the posts retur...

danwooller Contributor I

HTTP Post Command Reference for Tasker

I'm new to Sonos, but would like to setup some Tasker tasks in Android to automate playing my favourite radio station, launching playlists, etc. Is there a reference for http POST commands that I could work from? Could someone point me in the right direction? My aim is to use Tasker with NFC tags...

pj_teeter Contributor I

Pass multicast traffic between wired & wireless

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I spent part of the day with the installer then a couple more hours on the phone with Sonos support. Still can't get ny new Playable + Amp x2 provisioned properly. Here's my simplified network topography: Internet ==> Arris BGW-210-700 ==> Cisco RV130 (gateway) ==> Cisco 3560cg (core swit...

sergil Contributor I

Sonos connect with Bose T20 not in sync with other rooms

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Hi, I own 1 beam + 2 sonos one in 3 different ooms working great. When I play music from any service all are in sync perfectly fine. Now I have a bose T20 in a room that I tried to add to the somos ecosystem using a sonos connect. When audio is playing from T20 thru somos connect, it is doing it lik...

mlawren11 Contributor I

Playlist question

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I have sonos in multiple locations. Is there a way to share the playlists at the different locations?

JohnnyUtah Contributor I

Surrounds Issue when connected to Connect

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I have a Record Turntable connected to a Connect. When I play it through my TV setup with two Play:1s and a Playbar, the right rear Play:1 just hums. I can’t get it to play the tunes. The other Play:1 is fine. .

dawsoncampbell Contributor I

Sonos and Wifi

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I've connected 2 sonos Connects to my network, 1 with an ethernet cable and the other sonos network. They are only a few feet apart. I then purchased 2 Play1's and wanted to connect them to the same sonos network but the 2 Connects are too far away. In the room I have my 2 Play1's I have really s...

TimB48 Contributor I

Portable Sonos (Sort Of)

A potential solution for anyone who wants a sort of portable solution, this came about when wanting a sound solution at my sons 40th. I used my laptop, Sonos Connect, portable hdd with music library on it, an old wifi router and as many speakers as you want. (I have 6) There would be no internet con...

darrenswan Contributor I

Hospitality VLAN

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Is it possible to have a 24 room setup with PlayBar/Beams in each room, with the following scenario: Reception can see and control all 24 SONOS bars, and guests on their local VLAN can see and control only the one in their room?

Lemm76 Contributor I

2 TVs into one Beam

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Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help me. I am building a new house and I am planning to have 2 TVs in my games room for watching sport / music videos etc. I want to mount one Sonos Beam under the TVs and (other than keep swapping cables) be able to switch between the two TVs as to which sound is...

Rusty007 Contributor I

app for android cannot find the 2 connect amps it just setup

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My connect amps are connected to my home network and hardwired to my speaker system. This setup worked for 2 years then I changed phones and have not been able to restore the sonos system. I factory reset both connect amps and My app for android was able to get them setup and I can see the amps on m...

geeeyetee Trending Lyricist I

"SonosAmpJuicePi"- solution for automatically powering on/off amps

I recently completed a four-room setup in my home that required that multiple centrally-located amplifiers be powered on and off automatically based on what their corresponding Sonos Connects were up to. My solution is centered on a Raspberry Pi 2 and a dusting of code on top of the summit built buy...

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.

AjTrek1 World-Class Superstar

Removing the 'On this iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch' feature and NAS Option

This previously announced topic may have sent some into a panic mode. Rest assured it’s not the end of your enjoyment of Sonos. There are many helpful guides/suggestions in Sonos Support and the Community to assist you in keeping your Sonos up and running. I’ve compiled a list of helpful l...

kldiem Contributor I

Connecting to Epson EX9220 projector

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Help please!! Components: Play 5 Epson EX9220 projector Chromecast Ultra iPhone 7 plus Goal: Movie playing on iPhone, into Chromecast via HDMI port on projector...audio playing on Play 5. Cannot get the audio! Suggestions?

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