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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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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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ATL WachContributor I
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Turntable setup

We recently purchased the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB turntable through Sonos and were unaware we would need additional items before connecting to our existing Sonos system in the house. We currently have the sound bar and subwoofer in our main family room, and four Play Ones scattered throughout the rest of the house. The turntable will be in our front room so I’m trying to figure out what product to buy to hook this up. Should I just get a Five and have that speaker in that room or should I get the port or amp? All music in the house runs through Sonos. Help!

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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YouknowContributor I
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Sonos ARC Demo/Test Pattern

I’ve done a fair amount of research on this with no luck. I am looking for a DD+ or Dolby TrueHD test pattern that I can run through my ARC/Sub/ONE SL’s home theatre setup so I can review and possibly tweak some of the directional and volume levels of my setup. The TruePlay setup works fine but I would like to have more control over my environment.For instance, I would love to be able to send a white noise signal to just the Atmos speakers in the ARC so that I can determine the sweet spot for my room configuration. Another use would be to send a 20-40hz signal just to the Sub so that I can move it around and determine the best location. These features are available on dedicated A/V receivers but unfortunately not through the Sonos environment.Either way, if someone could help me in finding an audio test track that can send signals to each speaker that would be fantastic. Even better, maybe Sonos could look into providing a canned test pattern as part of their app so that a client can p

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3 years ago
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Simple PandaEnthusiast I
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Will Sonos S2 support RSTP or newer STP path costs?

One of the consistent issues I (and many network implementors) have with Sonos equipment is dealing with the older/pre-standard STP path costs Sonos equipment presently uses (10 for Fast Ethernet vs the  commonly used 19). This is especially problematic with when multiple tiered switches are installed on a network and path cost modification isn’t practical. Unifi (Ubiquiti) based switching networks can be especially problematic in this regard. Unifi switching can be set to STP or RSTP, but path costing can’t be edited persistently. With Sonos S2 coming, are there any plans to modernize / update the spanning tree implementation to support the current STP path cost standards, or better yet, support RSTP?

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Rhz1971Avid Contributor I
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is there a way to add more than 2 surround speakers

Hi guysOut of curiosity.  I have a sonos surround system with one Sonos Arc , 2 Subs Gen 3 and 2 Sonos one SL as surround speakers. I wonder, is the a way to connect two additional One SL to the same system ? A few weeks ago they upgrade the S2 to connect two Subs. I did buy another Sub Gen 3 and it is amazing how the system improves with two subs. I would like to add two more SL but I think us not possible.  Will it be ??

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Aras AalborgContributor I
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Doorbell

Play doorbell on Sonos by using telnet from security alarm.

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controlav
3 years ago
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rodrighxContributor I
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SONOS in multiple houses

I’ve seen a variety of topics on this but no definitive answer (there was a link on one but it comes up invalid). How can I set up SONOS in two different houses? In the second house the app wants to start all over on the new wifi. I’ve seen an answer about using Boost mode vs WiFi mode, have no idea how that’s done (link to it was not valid), and I don’t use Alexa. Just give me a clear, step by step way to have SONOS working in two separate houses, please!

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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KostelloContributor I
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Lost of quality connections

Can't group my speakers anymore consistently unless I unpair all speakers

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3 years ago
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Seahawk80Contributor I
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Rear Surround and house speakers

I am setting up a new system during a remodel. I am a rookie and any advice would be much appreciated.  SETUP:I have a Sonos beam sound bar for my family room tv. I plan to have 3 Sonos Ports driving house sound in various rooms of my house and outside through third party amp and third party in ceiling speakers.  GOAL:I would like to use my in ceiling speakers in the family room to alternate between house sound and surround sound. It appears a requirement to have Sonos in ceiling speakers (vs 3rd party) to connect to create surround.  QUESTIONS:Will my port/third party amp set up work for surround if I buy Sonos in ceiling speakers? (I just set up with third party speakers and it does not work). Or do I have to have both Sonos amp and Sonos in ceiling speakers? if I am able to get the above surround to work, will I be able to toggle my family room Sonos in ceiling  speakers to do surround when watching a movie then group with the rest of the house for house sound! Thanks for any feedba

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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Mark_A_FContributor I
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Arc placement

It was suggested that I place the Arc at the front edge of the cabinet it sits on versus in the middle of the cabinet. What do you say?

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WillyMaysHazeContributor I
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Two Sonos Rooms in One Physical Room - New Discussion String - Year 2020

Can I set the Sub up with the Amp under Media Room and then set the same Sub up with my Arc and Sonos Ones in the same physical room but call the room Home Theatre Room  (Media Room and Home Theatre Room are one in the same physically). The reason I ask is that I want to use the Arc, Sub, and Ones for my movie watching; and then use the Amp and Sub with my wired speakers to just listen to music.  Again the same physical room is being used.  The Sub would only ever be used in either one or the other set up.  I know the Real Play could cause some issues because the Sub would be grouped with two different sets of speakers but with all the other things that Sonos has programed not sure why this would be so hard.  BTW - I could only find old discussion strings on this option.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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djskyContributor II
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Sonos advanced information

Where can I learn about how Sonos operates?I mean, in a more technical situation…I have carried out a few installations in different commercial environments, but each one seems to present issues, especially on corporate networks.I’m after more information on when Sonos uses its own “Sonos-net” and when it uses the building WiFi. Let’s say I have a wireless Sonos unit, but a cabled Sonos unit that is a long way away, but on the same network…. will it still work? Will it work if it connects wirelessly to the network - via a cabled access point?These are things that I can’t seem to find answers to, so wish to spend some time reading up on more technical details rather than the very basic instruction manuals that are online.

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ratty
3 years ago
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EspsteContributor I
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Stereo, why is it so hard?

I wonder why there is so difficult to include an option to turn the ambient or full surround sound off while playing music? Sometimes I think this just sounds bad. Great system otherwise. Would also love to adjust surround speakers while trueplay is active.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Gaz1234Contributor III
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Sonos move max volume when not on Wi-Fi

Hi is the above possible? it seems as though the max volume is applied to the speaker when outside of the Sonos app and Wi-Fi? Thanks

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3 years ago
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ThecaseybrownContributor I
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can you pair a sonos sub with a sonos amp

Can you connect a Sonos Sub to a Sonos Amp?

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3 years ago
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Gad74Contributor I
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sonos and electricity

I bought one sonos five (as they didn't have a second one due to holidays and being sold out everywhere) and i was blown away ! I ended up buying a second one 3 days later and created a stereo pair. They're amazing! Now, i know nothing about electricity in terms of numbers but I live in the USA and with this stereo pair, at about 75% volume, it makes my ceiling lights start flickering when the bass hits. They are plugged into the same wall outlet (the only 2 plugs close to where I need it). Do you think the pair pulls in too much electricity for the 2 sockets or even for the breaker itself? Any recommendations ? Should I use a surge protector?

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3 years ago
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dwizzlexContributor II
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TuneIn Radio

HiTrying to use the Sonos app!I’m trying to search for radio stations, but there seems to be no search facility? Hundreds of stations, but how do I search and add radio stations that don’t appear in the lists? All I want is BBC Radio 6 to begin with. Why is it so hard? 2. Why does the room allocated icon appear on the screen at all times obscuring the screen. How do I get rid of this? It’s terrible.Really confused. The reason why its taken me so long to move away from good old-fashioned hi-fi.Please help. Thanks.

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controlav
3 years ago
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ironmancoContributor I
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Using a line-in audio on Port for TV audio playback

I want to use a Sonos port for line-in from TV audio output. Network connection would be wired and I’m able to adjust audio delay from the tv. I’m wondering if: has anyone done this? is the delay steady? If this won’t work - any ideas on how to be do this?I’m using sonos ports for all other wired speakers zones in my house and will feed audio from the port that is being fed from the TV’s line out.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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GLKContributor II
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Connection a Sonos Connect to JBL sound bar?

If I connect a  Sonos connect to my JBL sound bar via Optical, and connected the sound bar to a TV with an HDMI cable, can I  play sound music through the Sonos app to the Connect (hooked up to the soundbar) as well as other Sonos speakers in the house? Can the sound bar still be used with TV without any issues? thanks in advance!

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Mike75043Contributor I
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Arc Surround Setup

I have an Arc and 2 Sonos Ones. I’m trying to setup the surround and it is failing with no error code. All devices are V2. They are all accessible on my network. The router is a Netgear Nighthawk triband router. I’m attempting the setup from an IPhone running IOS 14.2.1.  Any ideas? Thanks in advance. 

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3 years ago
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dwizzlexContributor II
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Sonos One SL - adjusting the sound

HiHave my first Sonos One SL. No instruction manual came with it as bought second-hand.I would like to add stations to Sonos Radio. However, I can’t see a search facility to find and add. Is this feature only available for upgraded users? How can sound be adjusted? Bass, treble, etc. Where can I find a manual?Cheers.

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3 years ago
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ARow84Contributor I
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Sonos port with multiple beolink passives

Hi allThe house we moved into has 3 sets of wall/in-ceiling speakers each powered by a separate b&o beolink passive, which are joined together via b&o masterlink. The previous owners took the b&o sound system that acted as the source with them. Does anyone know if it’s possible to hook the speakers up to a single Sonos port so that I can use them as part of my existing Sonos setup? Appreciate this is probably more of a question for the b&o tecchies but wanted to see if I had any joy here too...!Many thanksAsh

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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composerkaumannContributor I
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Why does Sonos S2 app require wifi?

I can control Sonos from ANY wifi network, using VPN connection to my home server. All ok and it works.And then there is a stupid limitation imposed by Sonos- I cannot do the same while I am on mobile connection. I could use VPN to appear to be in my home network where my Sonos is but I cannot because S2 app gives me an error.I am probably one of 3 people in the world being bugged by this “feature”. 

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controlav
3 years ago
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AdamskiiContributor I
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Orbi in router mode with wired sonos issues

Thank you for trying to help in advance, I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to solve the issue.My sonos system is all wired through a port and connect box.For years it has worked with the Virgin Hub 3 and Orbi in AP mode. I have now tried to configure with the ORbi in router mode to get the parental controls now the kids are online.I’ve tried the Hub 3 in modem and the Orbi in router mode as well as both in Router mode but the wired sonos cannot be accessed through the app in either case. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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ratty
3 years ago
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Dia NoguContributor I
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Getting Sonos Connect to work in another building

I have three Sonos Connect boxes. I used to have two of them in the house and one in the garage. My wifi signal wouldn’t reach the garage well enough so I used a Netgear AC750 range extender and it worked flawlessly. I didn’t do anything special in configuring the extender except giving it an SSID other than the default. I have a WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS connected to the router. The NAS has my music library.Now we’ve moved, and the garage is much farther from the house (about 200 feet). The range extender doesn’t cut it, so I bought an Alfa WiFi CampPro 2. It has an outdoor antenna connected via USB to a proprietary wireless router. This works really well for allowing me access to the NAS and the internet, but I can’t get the Sonos Connect to, well, connect. I’ve spoken to Tech Support a couple of times with no luck. The second person told me Connect doesn’t work with extenders, but I know from experience it does. One difference is that the CampPro is configured as an Access Point rather

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Paul A
3 years ago
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Fierymac2Contributor I
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grouping issues after S1 update

Updated my Sonos S1 app this morning, and now I can't group any more than two speakers. If I try to add a third, the new addition plays, but playback immediately stops from one of the speakers that was previously in the group. Seems to be random as to which one stops playing, and it'll still play individually.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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