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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
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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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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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ThunderspudContributor I
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Sonos Connect and Mono Output

Here is the TL:DR right up front. We bought these little guys to combine the analog RCA stereo outputs on each Sonos Connect into one XLR or ¼ Mono output…….https://www.galaxyaudio.com/products/jib-r Here is the rest for context…...I will preface this by saying I by no means deal professionally in commercial audio setup or installation, so I am sure one of those guys will come along and scream at me if this is bad advice. That said, hopefully this helps somebody out there if they are hitting the same roadblocks as I was trying to safely get a mono output from a a Sonos Connect. FWIW, there were some old posts here on the forum that never really went anywhere so I figured I would take a second to leave this here…... We have a restaurant/bar that has the following equipment (among other things) to work with in it’s audio system……….Two 4 channel amplifiers (specifically the iNuke NU4-6000’s) Four Sonos Connects. One for each zone. (Bar, Dining Room, Garage Area, and Patio) 8 Definitive Te

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rezonatefreqContributor I
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Sonos sub with additional subs and bass shakers

Thought his group might be interested in my adventure adding four additional subs, three powered non Sonos subs and couch bass shakers to my Sonos sub. The Sonos sub is paired to a Sonos ARC and two more One SL’s for a 5.1 system on the TV. I had but shakers in the couch and several other subs left over from the conversion from a Pioneer Elite system. Got tired of having to update the receiver for the newest audio formats, 3D, and 4k. Then the hardware 4k bug hit the latest crop of AV receivers and I pulled the trigger on the Sonos ARC and sub. The sound quality was not quite the same but the versatility and ease of use of the system is easily makes up for it especially if you ask the wife. This mod took the sound quality up to be nearly equal if not better.  I wanted to use my existing non Sonos subs but did not like the mods I found on the interwebs connecting powered subs to Ones and Plays directly from the speaker outputs. If I did that I would have no real processed sub audio from

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2 years ago
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jonasmithTrending Lyricist I
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Outdoor TV Wiring Setup - Sonos Integration

I am trying to optimize an outdoor TV setup for simplicity but also use Sonos sound setup I have. When planning out I did run 2XCAT6 behind the TV but didn't really think through how my Sonos Audio setup is going to work so trying to figure out ARC with Samsung and the HDBase-T setup.Outdoor:- TV (Looking at Samsung Terrace) which has HDMIs including HDMI ARC; Also supports HDBase-T but doesn't come with a transmitter only a port on the TV- Sonos/Sonance Outdoor Speakers connected to Sonos Amp by Pool (4 all on one Amp right now)- 2 CAT6 runs behind TV- No other cabling other than electricityIndoor (Wiring Closet)- Sonos Amp that powers 4 outdoor speakers- DirecTV Receiver (Wired via Coax)Question:I want to use my Sonos speakers via the Sonos Amp for sound with the Outdoor TV - How do I make sure that I can watch TV from DirecTV Receiver or Apps on the TV and have sound go through Sonos AMP via ARC? The Sonos AMP only has one HDMI port IN for ARC (no Out) and DirecTV only has HDMI out

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Corry P
2 years ago
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PLCMAN58Prominent Collaborator I
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SONOS Using Guest Account on Synology NAS

I currently have my SONOS system using the Guest Account on my SYNOLOGY NAS and I would like to create a specific SONOS account with a password on the NAS. How do I change this my current NAS connection to use the new account  username and password? 

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2 years ago
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GerarddouContributor I
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combine arc and port for surround

HiI have a sonos Arc as soundbar for my TV, but I also have a pair of high end active monitors.is it possible to set up 5x surround when I add my monitors on a sonos port for fromd L/R and two sonos one’s for rear L/R?if aforementioned setup is possibe, i also have an additional question:Is jt possible to always include the sonos port when playing regular stereo through the sonos arc? 

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3 years ago
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darius.diasContributor I
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What is the approximate Watts used to run the Play:5 (Gen2)?

What is the approximate Watts used to run the Play:5 (Gen2)? I am hoping to use 2 for outdoor events this summer, and want to get the right amount power bank to do a decent afternoon of music (min 3-4 hrs, ideally the capacity for 8+), but balancing considerations for weight and price.  Kind Regards,Darius Dias

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Stanley_4
3 years ago
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huntaaarAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Roam with travel or portable projector.

Hi there,I own a roam and am looking to buy a travel / portable projector. I use an iPhone, MacBook, and also have a Roku stick that I will have with me for travel.Was hoping for any advice on how best to make a setup like this work so the Roam is the main/only audio?Any projector recommendations a bonus. Thanks is advance. 

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3 years ago
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saltriverContributor I
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How does the speaker software work?

Since I can unplug the speaker and it still connects to our WiFi and remembers the account when it’s plugged back in, I assume that the software includes some sort of memory chip that retains the ID. Am I correct?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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coffee_Contributor I
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Linking an amplificator to a Sonos ZP-90 for an Apple Tv

Hi, I have recently wanted to connect my Sonos speakers from my Sonos Zp90 to my video system, consisting of an Apple TV, a projector, an amplifier and speakers. I have an idea for linking this system with my sonos system but I am not sure if it will work correctly, and this is why I am posting this today. I have attached an image of what I am thinking of doing (the grey middle square is a HDMI splitter to an Optical and HDMI)Thank you in advance!

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controlav
3 years ago
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SirDigitalKnightAvid Contributor I
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WiFi vs Hardwired on S2 with two Connects

So I have one Connect (Theater) hardwired to the network. My second Connect (Bedroom) is not hardwired. I had a few drop outs of the second Connect so I added my WiFi to the Networks section under "Manage Networks". It now seems to be working ok now so I guess the built in Sonos wifi network is not strong enough for the distance between the two Connects and the WiFi signal is stronger where the second Connect is located in the master bedroom. Does this sound correct?

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SirDigitalKnight
3 years ago
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DJsmittyContributor I
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SONOS and DJing

I have been using the SONOS play 5; SUB; Connect/amp and BOOST for DJing:DJ equipment is a DENON DJ MC7000 laptopnetwork equipment is a wireless router with available ethernet portsSONOS APP installed on the laptopSETUP:laptop connects to the Denon DJ MC7000 via usb an ethernet cable connects from the laptop’s ethernet port to a ethernet port on the wireless router audio master out from the Denon DJ MC7000 connects to the SONOS Connect/amp audio RCA inSONOS BOOST connects to an available port on the wireless router with the ethernet cable connected between the laptop and the SONOS connect/ampyou have to configure a local network on the laptop that will create a local network that will includethe laptop;the SONOS connect/amp ;SONOS BOOST;the play 5 and the SONOS SUB when you launch the sonos app on the laptop you will create the zone that will include the play 5 and the Subyou have to select line in on the sonos appselecting the line in will allow the output from the DJ controller to be

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Xander P
3 years ago
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Carl MillerContributor I
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New router on a split system

I just installed a new wifi router. I have a Sonos split system. I was able to get the S1 working but couldn’t get the S2 to work. I have two Play 5s and a Boost running on S1 and 2 Play 3s & 2 Fives running on S2. Could you advise on how to proceed? I may have screwed up by trying to reset the apps so I don’t know if I need to start from scratch.Thank you in advance for any help.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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rrebotoContributor I
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iOS app and Location setting ... but only on certain wifi

Hello all,I have been scratching my head for days setting up my Sonos Play:1 speaker to be accessible across VLANs on my home network.  Tonight, I seem to have stumbled on a strange fix: turning off the app’s access to Location data in the iOS settings.My network is roughly setup like this:multicast VLAN + 2.4GHz wifi which contains Sonos and AppleTV guest VLAN + 2.4GHz wifi trusted VLAN + 5GHz wifiWith this setup I was able to control Sonos from the guest network, so I was pretty confident that my VLAN configuration was setup properly.  But, strangely I was unable to control Sonos from my trusted network.I finally decided to configure my trusted wifi to use 2.4GHz and things worked!  This made me decide to plug my Play:1 in via ethernet.  I figured this would avoid any issues with wifi since it would be accessible on the network over the wire.However, the problem persisted; the app would work fine on the Guest network, but it would not work on the Trusted network at 5GHz.I found mysel

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Corry P
3 years ago
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HowuskiContributor I
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Sonos Play 5 gen 1 and Sonos 1

So I have a Sonos Play 5 gen1 and a Sonos 1….will I be able to keep them both on the Sonos S1 app?  Or do i have to move the Sonos 1 to the S2 app? and keep the 5 gen 1 on the S1 app?  I just want my sonos to work together… 

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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ovecarpnerContributor I
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Connecting Roam to several systems.

I recently bought the Sonos Roam and I'm loving it. I use it both at home, at work and I'm planning to bring it to my summerhouse. All of these three have different systems and I can't get it to work with two separate systems. It’s connected to the system that I have at home, but I can't get it to work without bluetooth when I'm at work.  I’m wondering if there's a solution to this, can I connect it to two different systems and make it show up as a normal speaker in the sonos app?

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3 years ago
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ceiling20Avid Contributor I
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Roam - Group Audio

The process of initiating Group Audio has challenged me since I received my Sonos Roam a few days back …Every time I tried the Group Audio to time by pressing play/pause for ‘1 second’ or wait for the ‘second tone’ as documented by Sonos, the Roam goes into Swap mode - I find it very difficult to achieve the Group Audio. Well, I experimented, and have a user-friendly process …1. long press play/pause - get into the Swap mode! - don’t worry about timing this press or listening to tones - FYI - the first ‘tone’ is when you first press the play/pause followed by a ‘water-drip’ like sounding tone and then a ‘chime’ like sounding tone.2. press play/pause till you hear the second tone / water-drip and release play/pause - CONGRATS Group Audio is happening. Repeat and you return to  Swap mode.Lastly, if you are in Group mode and want to bring music back to the Roam only, you have to first get into the Swap mode - then long press play/pause to have music play on the Roam only.If Sonos is tuned

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3 years ago
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JdmxltContributor I
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Syncing Sonos Arc with play 1 surround and 2 play 5 gen 2

So I had 2 play 5 gen 2s using a line in and optical adapter from my tv paired with 2 play 1 as rear “surround” speakers. This weekend I bought a Sonos arc and connected the 2 play 1 as the surround speakers, it’s awesome.  however when I paired it with my 2 Sonos play 5s (which are in a stereo pair) it had an echo. I was able to adjust the tv dialogue sync to +2 and it fixed it.  however my question is, is their a way to pair them with the arc so it reads as an entire system. I use Google tv and the remote will control the arc but not the play 5 volume. My hope is to find a way to pair all 5 speakers together as one. Any tips would be appreciated.  in a perfect world I’d love to be able to pair them all together and have the low end come from the play 5s.  I realize this is overkill, trust me I’m married, I’ve heard it. So just helpful tips no judgement on my choice to go deaf by 50. 

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106rallye
3 years ago
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donpearson01Contributor I
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five pair wall mounted horizontally

I plan to install my five pair horizontally. im guessing they will still work as stereo pair and not have to be used vertically for them to work as they should. I know it sounds like a stupid question but I just want to make sure. 

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Has876Contributor I
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Sonos One & Portable Handheld Radio Receiver

Hello, I have a Portable Handheld Radio Receiver which has a frequency range 400-470 MHz. I was wondering if it is possible to transmit whatever is playing on the handheld receiver direct to my Sonos One speaker? If so, how?  Also, the channel that I listen to only transmits certain times of the day, is it possible to get it transmit automatically to the Sonos when there is a transmission? Thanks in advance.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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drummermContributor I
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Pioneer Elite - Works With Sonos - Not Anymore

Hi,   I’ve been using my Pioneer Receiver with my Sonos system via the ‘works with Sonos’ function. I recently upgraded by old ‘bridge’ to the new ‘boost’ and upgraded from S1 to S2. My receiver can no longer find my Sonos components. Is this due the the changes with Sonos or is there something wrong with the receiver? I updated to the latest software on my receiver and nothing changed.   Thanks. Brian

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3 years ago
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Douglas_2Contributor II
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Using Roam with phone's Wi-Fi hotspot

HiTook delivery of my new Roam yesterday and am liking it so far. I have it as part of my home Sonos network and have also paired it via bluetooth to my iPhone.I see occasions when I’d like to take the Roam out and about with me, but still be able to use Google Assistant etc, by having the Roam pair with the hotspot I can activate on my iPhone. Can this be done? I guess it would mean that the Roam would need to store the wi-fi details of both my home network and my iPhone’s hotspot. I hope this is possible.Cheers

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3 years ago
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FrankyNauContributor I
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Issues with S2 security/Adding a device on a shared network/Setup difficulty

Hi All, Two issues:I can see and control another resident’s SONOS system without logging in (turn on/off Alarms, Play music etc) but cannot add or remove devices. I cant create my own system or add my own device to the shared WIFI network and can only use the S2 app.I will attempt to explain this as simply as I can - and am seeking a solution.I recently acquired a SONOS Roam and primarily use a homepod based setup within the house. - a mobile Airplay Speaker? yes please!  Perfect for taking out on the back deck.... The problems:I live in an  Government Service residence (we are required to live here for work, and have to comply with the network requirements, and all share the same private network and are not able to introduce new networks into the building. There are approximately 26 apartments with each household being everything from single individuals to families of 5). One of the other residents already has a Sonos System. When I open the S2 App, I can see their entire setup, turn

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3 years ago
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jdshoContributor I
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How to Solve Latency Issues with Connect and Yamaha Receiver with other Sonos Speakers

Hi all,I have a Sonos Connect connected to a new Yamaha receiver (Yamaha TSR 700). I’m having trouble with the settings involved in getting the sound from music coming from Connect+Receiver to align with the sound coming from my other Sonos speakers throughoug the house.  We think the sound coming from the Play 5, Sonos One, Beam, and Move is ahead of the sound coming out of the Connect + Receiver. Very slightly, but with the more brassy tones it is pretty noticeable.  I solved this before with an old receiver, but every receiver is different. Hoping this community can help provide some tips on how to solve this. The Yamaha has Scene settings so I can save whatever settings end up working for whole-house listening.  thanks for the help! 

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BmercContributor I
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Can we get a schedule for night mode?

I have still not seen any feature to enable/disable night mode on my arc at a certain time. I have heard of external apps to do this but they are all on the Apple store not play store which is a problem for my android phone. Alexa also does not seem to be able to modify the night mode setting. I am running out of ideas I have 2 young girls and the ability to schedule this would be so incredibly helpful. 

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3 years ago
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deeepraveenContributor II
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Sonos Sub Keeps Dropping out Google Wifi

Hello all.Need some help here, have a sonos playbase, 2 sonos ones and a sub (got it a couple of months back) and since then I have been having issues to keep the sub on the network. I have a google wifi mesh ( 1 in the living room where the system is set up and a couple more in the other rooms). I have the sonos 1 connected via a ethernet cable for sonos net. My sub is not too far from the wifi point. Every other day my sub keeps dropping out with a question mark, I have tried the following.Played around with the channel and now set to 11 dont know which one to select because whatever I select does not seem to work. There is no way I can change the channels on the google wifi.  Assigned DHCP IP to all the devices so that the sub always gets the same ip. I reset the whole system so many times and set everything as new and that did not work.  I do not have any interference close to the sub.  call the support and they said sub is not receiving the signal, but it is close to the router ar

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