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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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API update for Sonos version 10.3 API
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Hi: The blog post for Sonos version 10.3 API update Posted on July 16, 2019 suggests that the namespace —will work on the upcoming SYMFONISK table lamp with WiFi speaker and SYMFONISK WiFi bookshelf speaker. When we call the endpoint it does not return the audioclip capability for these speakers...

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chlozada Contributor I

Dropping vinyl from turntable
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I have been dealing with audio dropping out for a few weeks now. For the most part, it does not happen when I play through the controller (I learned that from the community, thanks!); however, the audio still drops out regularly and irritatingly when I play from the turntable with a line in to a Son...

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Adibou Contributor I

Turntable line in only plays on my left PLAY:5 Gen.2 paired in stereo
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Hello there Sonos Community, I'm encountering an issue with my PLAY:5 Gen.2 which is paired in stereo. Here's my setup: Left PLAY:5 lined in to a pre-amped turntable (RCA to RCA to 3.5mm) Right Play:5 lined in to my TV (3.5 to 3.5mm cable) Autoplay turned on with Level 5. Here's the situation:...

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bmcd124 Contributor I

Multiple optical audio out with Sonos
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I would like to play the sound from my TV (LG OLED) through my Sonos playbase and a digital headphone simulataneously. I have a toslink splitter which the sonos intermittently appears to recognise, but no sound output occurs. Any suggestions?

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Steven_91 Contributor I

Music Library Setup via NAS ... cannot figure out path name for Sonos
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I attached a drive to a Linksys NSLU2 NAS device. I configured my mac to mount to it, then configured iTunes to move its library to it (using all the great resources from the web). After the overnight copy I thought I was good to go. My problem is in Sonos. I am using my ipad and trying to tell Sono...

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capone75088 Contributor I

Using a Connect Amp for a TV and wired speakers
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I have a Sonos systems throughout my house including a Sonos Connect Amp which supplies sound to my four outdoor Bose 101 speakers. I would like to add a patio TV and use to of my two of my Bose 101 speakers for the Patio TV sound. If I use a second Connect Amp and an Optical to Component cable ad...

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IronJamie Contributor I

Large Sonos and Unifi network performance problems.
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I have a large home with a mix of: Play 1, Play 3, Play 5, Connect, ConnectAmps, Subs and a Soundbar across nine zones. I also have a Unifi network comprised of 7 access points, two switches, and a firewall. My logical network topology includes multiple VLANs, SSIDs, and IP subnets. It's taken a lot...

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Francis_2 Contributor I

STP being blocked by Unmanaged switches
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Hi everyone. I have had ongoing issues with my Sonos devices. Every month or so, my LAN ports are all taken out for a few minutes before fixing themselves. I have been using this great community and found it could have been a broadcast storm causing the issues. I have turned off wifi on one of my pl...

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kcolgate Contributor I

Legacy Sonos User in need of tuning & refining my system

I am seeking a community of users with several Sonos products in place (controllers, legacy amps, preamps, S1 to S5's) with mature stereo system in place and 7 speakers etc with multiple controllers... just seeking to compare notes and optimize... Thanks

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marnic Contributor I

sonos koppelen aan tv box via optische kabel
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de opzet is een smart tv van philips , soundbar van Sonos en de tv-box van telenet. Moet de optische kabel van mij sonos soundbar gekoppeld worden aan de tv of aan de tv box telenet ? Ik heb de afstandsbediening van telenet al gekoppeld aan sonos, dus ik kan geluid van sonos bedienen (optische kabe...

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JesperBandersen Contributor I

Dead Play:5, need schematics or tips

Hi Play:5, manufacturing date sometime around 2009, is completely dead. No light in LED. Found several cases of this online, but no solutions. Does anyone have any knowledge about the problem, og better yet, schematics.. I mainly suspect problem in switch mode power supply. Have only done ver...

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HappyHead Contributor I

connection issuss
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I have a sonos system set up in my house with a newly purchased boost connected directly to the router. I have several sonos products hardwired into the router and a couple are using WiFi. I have Alexa products next to the sonos using WiFi and they never struggle to connect. I have to reset everythi...

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AnaRod Contributor I

Outdoor Karaoke Setup

Alright I have 4 Sonos Amp. I have 2 Amps for my outdoor TV. One of my amps is being used as my surround sound. My family and friends love to sing karaoke and we just look for the karaoke version on YouTube through our Apple TV. I just bought a Yamaha AG06 3 channel mixer, BLX88 Shure Wireless Micr...

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brulater Contributor I

Gigaspire Blast 803.11ax router not able to connect
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I'm using a gigaspire blast router (with 5G radio turned off) to connect to fiber Internet. Previously using Asus RT-66U to connect a One and a Play:1 successfully. Now cannot connect wirelessly OR wired to either. Pixel 3 app gives "Speaker not found". Appreciate suggestions

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Mike Ca Contributor III

Beta Tester for New Hardware
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What is the best way to be a beta tester for new hardware that sonos is considering for release. My friend has been a beta tester for the beam and playbar. Thoughts?

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Best way to make stable groups
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After years of resistance, I now have a TV in the patio dedicated to music videos, to be played there and streamed to other Sonos zones indoors. I am seeing the group break up often, even where all the concerned Sonos units have solid green signal strengths back to Boost. Line is set to uncompresse...

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networkingredwood Contributor I

Sonos Device keeps dropping off the Network, and insufficient network speed to maintain playback.
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We have Sonos in our workplace. We have 4 connects wired to an amp feeding multiple speakers. We have 6 Play:1's, and 3 boosts. We have taken all devices off the wired network and only have the Boosts wired with everything on Sonosnet. The noise level is terrible but we have gotten things stabiliz...

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bgarr33434 Contributor I

Can the Sonos speaker api be used on prem without the internet
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I want to use sonos speakers on a ship, where the Internet is not always available. My question is whether or not the api to mute the speaker (a requirement at sea) can be sent over wifi to the speaker address (mac, or ip address) peer to peer from my custom application? I will have a record play...

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pwoythal Contributor I

How to use SONOS speaker in two separate locations?
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I have a need to bring (3) play1s to an art show later in 2019. Once done I want them back in my house working as they do now. How do I set it up using the hotel's WIFI with no ethernet cable? I purchased a small travel router in hopes to set up system at home then take it on the road. So far I...

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M Swift Contributor I

Cannot re-set Connect
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I have a connect on my home network controlled by either phones or an ipad. My daughter has registered on the system and, because I don't know her password, I cannot access my system. I believe she has added something like a streaming service but I have no such subscriptions. How can I re-access th...

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muggsy33 Contributor I

Turntable + Mixer + Tuner help w/ Sonos Connect
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Hey There, I'm looking to get my Turntables to work with my Sonos connect. Currently, I have 2 turntables plugged into a mixer, and then my mixer plugs into my tuner that work with my home speakers. I have my Sonos Connect plugged into my Tuner, so I can hear music (via the Sonos app) on my home s...

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chrismcinnis Contributor I

Stereo-Input Ceiling Speakers with Sonos Amp
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So, I've read this thread about attaching two sets of speakers to one Sonos Amp https://en.community.sonos.com/ask-a-question-228987/multiple-speakers-with-sonos-amp-6820845 I'm wondering how one dual-input speaker compares to a standard pair. For example, could I put 4 x Polk RC6s ceiling speake...

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tomgru Contributor III

Multiple Boosts?
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I've recently moved homes and am trying to get my Sonos setup more reliable. 4000 sq.ft. house with one connect:amp, a newer amp, one connect, 3 play:1's and a play:3. Was hard wiring as much as possible into my LAN, but found that Sonos and Ubiquiti can be a bit troublesome to setup. Based on fee...

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modlivingtech Contributor I

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 not have access to the system settings?

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TearsFuelMe Contributor I

Sonos Beam And HDMI Switch
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My tv currently only has two HDMI ports, one being HDMI-Arc. I bought a switch because I needed at least 3. The switch I purchased is below: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RZ5MC1D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Supposedly it supports HDMI-Arc. I have tried to read differ...

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