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This is the place to troubleshoot your Sonos hacks, advanced setups, and third party integrations. Be mindful of your products warranty, and that Sonos staff can't always assist in an official capacity here.

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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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Corry P
Corry P
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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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ratty
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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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Mrlard71Contributor I
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double NAT on ubiquity router so cannot connect to Sonos

Recently up dated Sky router, which is hardwired to a ubiquity amplifi router. I have 6 speakers, and the beam is hard wired to the AMPLIFI creating SonosNet.having been on to Sonos online they have figured out I have a double NAT. My phone is trying to connect to one IP, but the actual Sonos is on another IP how do go about illuminating the incorrect address and how do I actually identify the Sonos IP Address, and get back to normal service 🙄thanks  

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LTV2008Contributor II
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How do I set up a Samba server for the first time on Sonos S1?

How do I set up a Samba server for the first time on Sonos S1? I’m new to Samba and the Linux terminal so I need all the help you can give. Thanks!

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DanyIVContributor I
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T Mobile and Sonos 5

I am switching to T mobile 5, how do I connect my laptop Sonos system, and or my iPhone 11 to team mobile? I have 2 Sonos 5 speakers. 

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MoPac
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Iceman522Contributor I
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Will a sonos soundbar source play to sonos amps zones

Hi, my current set up has 2 sonos amps and a sonos port, all plugged into ethernet cables, creating three zones that can all play something different or the same.  I want to be able to play my TV through these zones, but the amps are located in another room.  My question is if i buy a sonos soundbar (wifi), would that create a fourth zone that i could use the source of this new zone (the TV) to synch through the other three zones?  Goal is mostly for football games to have the game play throughout the house/patio.  If there is another way to get TV to play through current set up, i am open to that as well.    

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PotemkinMcNastyEnthusiast II
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Feature request: support RSTP

Given the recent disasterous software revamp, will Sonos now start to listen more to customers and their feature requests, specifically support for RSTP?  Or will we continue to hear that Sonos doesn’t comment on roadmap?

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2 months ago
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craigskiHeadliner I
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Cooking with Sonos - Microwaves

I was posting on another thread, and the topic came up with regard to 2.4GHz WiFi and possible Microwave interference.  I was curious.I have never tested this before, but came up with a simple stress test experiment, to help me understand impact of ‘Cooking with Sonos’I have an Amp in Kitchen that has a microwave in between the AP and Amp. Amps use 2.4Ghz WiFi, so ideal for a test.I started an Apple Lossless stream 3Mbs to the Kitchen Amp, and grouped 4 other rooms also on 2.4GHz, spread across 2 APs. I could see 3Mb/s down to Amp and backup up to other zones. I then ran a ping to the Kitchen Amp to get a baseline for packet loss: Baseline - Streaming Apple Lossless with group coordinator connected on 2.4GHz WiFi - no music dropouts - no ping packet loss      Packets: Sent = 176, Received = 176, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:    Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 33ms, Average = 3ms I then put a  cold cup of water in microwave for 1 minute on full power 900W - 

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furacaoprProdigy III
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Feature Request - Disable SonosNet

Hi @Corry P, I would request an option to have SonosNet disabled when connecting speaker(s) to Ethernet without the need to turn off its WiFi.This way I could avoid STP issues with my router/network and, at the same time, allow a soundbar to connect directly to its surrounds.

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Corry P
2 months ago
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PhgordonmdContributor I
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Sony and works with sonos

Have STR AN1000.  Works with Sonos does not recognize Connect or 3 AMPs.  5 units in system- the receiver only recognizes a 3 speaker on wireless,  Have tried wireless, LAN, eliminated switch by running LAN through connect to AVR.  I am out of ideas.  Thanks

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Corry P
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ArylmeraContributor I
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Sonos API musicContextGroupId missing

Hello,  I try to build a small side project, to manage the speakers in my house.I want to be able to create a new group of speakers.to do so i want to use createGroup (sonos.com){protocol}://api.ws.sonos.com/control/api/{version}/households/{householdId}/groups/createGroup This endpoints take the playerIds and householdId, and is working fine…But i would like to have my music "follow” the group, and if i understand correctly i have to give themusicContextGroupIdBut i can't find this field anywhere inside of the /getGroups endpoints… [ { "_objectType": "group", "id": "RINCON_48A6B83C422401400:1745150303", "name": "TV Room", "coordinatorId": "RINCON_48A6B83C467401400", "playbackState": "PLAYBACK_STATE_IDLE", "playerIds": [ "RINCON_48A6B822467401400" ] }, { "_objectType": "group", "id": "RINCON_48A6B8EA189801400:1322091760", "name": "Bathroom", "coordinatorId": "RINCON_48A622EA189801400",

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bjw10Enthusiast I
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Separate S1 & S2 Systems and Household Id

I am trying to create separate S1 & S2 systems, but currently both systems can see the other systems players, which gives rise to a number of problems.  I have recently become aware that running 2 systems on the same wifi network requires each to have a unique Household Id.  I am using Phonos Plus to migrate Playlists etc between the 2 systems and it has a feature which displays the Household Id; however, the id it reports is different to that which appears when I access the Sonos internal information via the direct link: IPAddr:1400/support/review.For example, here are the ids of my S1 and S2 systems according to the Sonos Zone Player info:HHID_***********************************HHID_***********************************and here is the id displayed for both systems by Phonos Plus:HHID_************************i.e. the two are identical up to the period in the first 2 examples.My question is do already I have 2 systems with the necessary unique Household Ids, as suggested by the Sonos

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jdelon02Contributor I
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Using multiple Roam speakers for large backyard

I have a large yard and am wondering if I were to buy multiple Sonos Roams could they be linked together to provide a multiple speaker system.  I don’t mean multi-channel, but more if the devices linked together would be loud enough to cover an area of around 1500 sq ft.  I have no neighbors (the property is 8 acres), so I am not worried about that.  I don’t need concert level sound :), but it would be nice to be able to walk around the backyard area and hear the music.

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MulticultiAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Net on new app (July 2024), how do I switch? Please chime in with solutions, geeks et al.

HiIn a fiber-optic 300 mbps speeds home (2 adults audio stream constant, tv stream night, no need for fa$ter) with 10 Sonos speakers (beam 1 and 2, sonos play 1, sonos 1, move 1, two boosts, etc) I have a couple that drop often. Currently one beam 1st gen is ethernet-plugged to gateway (router) as Boost stop being recognized since the (controversial) launch of the new app. I’d like to put the Boost back to work and to assure that I am on Sonos Net. There is an old post related to the topic but everything seems new since new app (controller) started messing up (macOS -no search! and black background only, iOS don’t even ask me gotta update my phone just to make this work semi-right, ipadOS.. I was saving old app but was force-updated, darn, etc.)  Would you please explain how to switch to SonosNet in this Sonos’ app new world?With 30 minute holds for tech support and no refreshed tutorial on forum or YouTube using logical keywords to no avail. Feel free to detail here, where we can all

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Airgetlam
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jtwalt1997Contributor I
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TV wall with Jtech hooking up Sonos Arc and Amp

I just installed a Tv wall.  I have 4 - 65” tv’s connected to my Jtech Video Wall Controller.  I am a novice when it comes to these things.  Not sure how to connect my Sonos Arc and Amp to the video wall controller.  Can anyone help?

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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Yellowvette03Contributor I
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DNS Changes Router level break SONOS APP?

Hi,    Anyone experience any changes withthier APP and System just by changing DNS in router? I basically changed out Spectrums DNS to Cloudflare and it killed the functionality of my app and system.Thoughts?Thx 

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MatshAvid Contributor I
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Network update not possible

I’ve changed network password and lost my entire Sonos system. the iOS app is not very helpful, neither is Sonos help section which advice me to do thins which is not possible when the products are missing.I have a Boost wired to a network switch next to my router. The system is two Amps and two Symfonisk Table Lamps. There is a Symfonisk Book Shelf speaker as well which I will try to add later.Running LAN Scan on my Macbook Pro laptop all my products are visible with one unique IP address each.In the app I chose System Settings and after that Update Network. The message is “No products found”.I really don’t want to reinstall and lose my playlists.Suggestions?

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Chris REiContributor I
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new update again is trash

Down again you idiots my whole system is off line .. what I am now trying to rebuild from scratch.. this I BS !!! Stop breaking your software!! 

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Tobias 2024Contributor I
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probleme mit Sonos Radio

Ich soll mich neu im Account anmelden. Bin aber bereits angemeldet. Moderator Note - Translation by Google:I should log in to the account again. But I'm already registered.

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Airgetlam
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B0nesawContributor II
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s1 v s2 v current pos app

I have 6 connects here and 2 amps. I factory reset all of them. I Downloaded the s1 app and when it tries to set them up it says some of them run s2 sw and then wants to uograde me back to the pos app that doesn’t work.  does anyone have a solution. This is a unfunny joke thats been played on me by sonos for 5 yrs now. 

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almazri
3 months ago
AjTrek1
AjTrek1
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Improve Video and Audio Streaming Network Performance via Quality of Service (QoS) Adjustments

HelloIf you have the technical knowledge; or know someone who can assist, I highly recommend setting the QoS priority for your network assuming you can access the settings in your router. ISP supplied equipment may not allow this level of customization.Below is a general explanation of QoS as found on the internet:If you want in-depth information on QoS click the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_of_serviceQuality of Service (QoS) ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and applications.Adaptive QoS ensures inbound and outbound bandwidth on both wired and wireless connections for prioritized applications and tasks via pre-defined, drag-and-drop presets: gaming, media streaming, VoIP, web surfing and file transferring. Traditional QoS ensures inbound and outbound bandwidth on both wired and wireless connections for prioritized applications and tasks via manual user-defined parameters. Bandwidth Limiter lets you set limits on download and upload speeds.I use Adaptive QoS and Aut

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Corry P
Corry PSonos Staff
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Sonos & Pi-holeTutorial

​Hi Everyone!Due to some recent difficulties I had getting Sonos Voice Control installed on my system because of the presence of Pi-hole on my network, I thought it might be useful to some to write an article on what the problem was, why it happened, and how I fixed it. There are quite a few technical terms here, so I have included some Wiki links.If you already have Pi-hole installed and running, and understand what it does, you can skip the hidden section below.What is Pi-hole?Pi-hole is a piece of open-source software which blocks ads for all devices on your network by acting as a DNS Sink(hole). Pi-hole runs on the Linux operating system which can be controlled via another computer (or phone/tablet) using a terminal emulator. Because Pi-hole needs no GUI (Graphical User Interface), it is often installed on a minimal, CLI-only (Command Line Interface) version of Linux such as Armbian Linux or Raspberry Pi’s Rasbian. Personally, I keep a dedicated device for running Pi-hole to minimi

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eellertoContributor I
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Turntable via receiver via port to wireless speakers?

I have researched and researched, but nothing matches my situation or I don’t understand enough. I just bought a Bluesound Node thinking it could do what I want, but it doesn’t apparently, so now I am wondering if the Sono Port will allow this.  I love my wired speakers, I have a Rega 3 turntable, I have a decent Marantz receiver with audio out. If I connect the audio out on my receiver to the Port, can I listen to my wired speakers AND also stream the vinyl to my soundbar/Move ...etc via wireless? The Node can not do this and I am still not sure if it could if I had a bluesound wireless speaker, the answers are all over the place. Can the Port “see” my other sonos devices and stream to them wirelessly whatever is playing on my receiver?Thank you!!  

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riiiicTrending Lyricist I
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how do i set the correct country to access my service ?

I'am Italian but I live in Switzerland.My audible and prime music subscription are in italy for obvious reason.Despite my profile being correctly set in italy, the app still believes I am in Switzerland. When I try to log in to Amazon services,  it pops up the US log in page. Here I cannot switch to the Italian one.Italian support said that the profile country change should have sufficed. But clearly the app doesn't redirect me to the Italian log in.Such a mess.

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Sforster2202Contributor I
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no wifi ?

Hi all, currently at our football club we have 7 Sonos speakers. we have been using them on wifi and group them together to play music or play sound from the TV but we found that the speakers drop in and out or when using the TV the sounds lags out or goes off and on.the wifi signal is great all around the club house (it’s not that big) and I have done speed tests near the speakers we are getting 150 download at the hub and around 100 near all the speakers. we thought if we hard wired all the speakers this would solve the issue, So 2 of us today have spent the day and ran ethernet cable to each speaker and bought and network switch. as soon as you plug the speakers into the switch it kills the internet, everything stops working, as soon as you unplug the switch the wifi kicks in and the internet works again.  we have tried plugging one speaker into the BT hub and this works once we try and plug 2/3 it then kills the internet, we have tried other devices by Ethernet and it’s fine so we

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codemonkysContributor I
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Connecting Beam 2 to Era 100s & Sub Mini

Hello All!I’m looking to connect a Beam 2 to my existing Era 100’s pair & Sub Mini. Is it possible to still use the Bluetooth on the Era’s for my main connection while still getting sound out to the Beam 2? I’ve heard I can have the Beam in its own group and then share the audio to it via connecting the groups together (would there be any sound delay with this??). Or would it be better to connect the Era’s / Sub mini to the Beam 2 and then use the HDMI to Optical to connect things to my pc? I’ve heard that there can be delays in the sound vs video if doing this…? Just looking for any tips / tricks to make everything connect together without delay as I’ll be mostly playing games and watching movies etc with the speakers (yes some music but mainly in the background). Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I’m loving the Era’s and Sub Mini so far!

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KnulrichContributor I
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switch the network

How to switch from one network into another?e.g. Starlink?

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Stanley_4
3 months ago
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