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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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Playbar Powersupply fault, power surge and burnt components
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Hi all, My lovely Playbar died last week and I am just outside my warranty period. I used this nice playbar for more than 5 years and refuse to throw it away. I have opened it up and noticed that a transistor has failed and burned the capacitators around it. Does anyone know what the value are of t...

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pierre.kitts Contributor I

Using Sonos with existinf Crestron in wall speakers in house

I initially installed a Crestron system in the house when I built it. It's one unit downstairs in the utility room where all of the speaker wires congregate to. The Crestron can play in each room or in all. There's the living room, 3 bedrooms, and outside in the screened in porch. Over the years I h...

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Mesh Systems

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daxped Contributor I

Admin Controls
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I have Sonos in my office of 100+ employees. We run different music on different zones (we have 7 zones) however employees have access too so they can control music in their zones. The issues we always run into is employees selecting other zones accidentally (or purposely) and changing the music. Wh...

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SB User Contributor I

How to Use Sonos with NordVPN
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I can use Sonos on Mac and Windows running NordVPN, yet on Android phone I get error from Sonos - "You are connected to a vpn which may interfere with connecting to Sonos." Sonos then directs me to NordVPN settings which only gives two setting options - (1) Always-on VPN (which I am not going to cha...

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WiFi is blocked, but airplay still works.
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I'm trying to restrict use to part of my system when my sons are home, as I know they will possibly abuse it. So I use the advanced controls on my BT router to block access to the relevant play units between certain periods of time, which I know works when trying to use them using a PC or android co...

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rstall Contributor I

Ethernet to Router or Boost?

Question: I'm adding a Sonos Amp to my house. I have many sonos speakers wireless connected through a Sonos Boost. Should I, a. have sonos amp stay on wireless set up, b. connect amp (it will be right next to router and boost) with ethernet to router, or c, connect amp with ethernet to boost?

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vichmr Contributor I

TruePlay over Satellite internet
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I just purchased a Sonos Beam and while setting it up I ran into network troubles with TruePlay. I believe the problem is due to the fact that I have HughesNet Gen5 satellite for internet, so latency is terrible, as expected. I suspect that when the TruePlay process is attempting to download the sma...

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Basshead Contributor I

Upstairs

Hi guys,I own a Playbar and 2 Ones which I use as a surround system downstairs.I’m wanting to put a Beam upstairs but I’m not sure if it will all run as one system as well as an upstairs/downstairs split???

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mawsf Contributor I

Use Playbar and Sonos Sub with existing 5.1 set up?
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Hello, I am wondering if I can integrate a play bar and sonos sub into my current 5.1 set up. I am hoping that I can use a SPDIF to RCA adapter to plug the playbar into my reciever. Will the sub be able to function if it is paired with the playbar? Will I also be able to still play music through the...

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JOHN-DDN Contributor I

Connect & Pandora issues
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My sonos Connect keeps dropping the music (Service with Pandora Radio & Premium Account). for no reason. music plays fine for a couple of minutes or couple of hours and it drops completely. rendering my device useles, using the android app, or the windows app results in unable to find sonos until ma...

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Rick_32 Contributor I

Securing access?
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I have a fairly simple (I think) question. It has been a long time since I installed by system, so i don't remember the setup details. I have a friend who was sufficiently impressed that he bought his own set of controllers. Recently, when I was at his house, I looked at the Sonos app on my phone an...

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jnelson Contributor I

Connect + vintage tuner w/RCA speakers = lag
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I have Sonos One speakers in my kitchen and a Connect in my living room that’s hooked to a nice Marantz tuner setup, through which I play my turntable and CD player on RCA speakers. When I play records, there is a considerable lag between rooms. I’d like to continue using my RCA speakers with the So...

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clairesouthgate1 Contributor I

How to connect the playbar by itself
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How can you connect the playbar to be solo, mine automatically connects to the tv room and there is no option to remove it

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M131 Contributor I

Totally wired Sonos

Hi all I would like to know if it is possible to create a totally wired Sonos system in my home. The current setup is that the Sonos box is already attached to our internet router via ethernet but all the speakers are wireless. Some of our PCs are currently connected via ethernet cables and pow...

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Byrne31 Contributor I

Help with a Sonos + Receiver Setup
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Hey guys - I've been running a 5.1 setup with a Playbar, two Play:1 units and the sub. I wanted to run a receiver just to keep all inputs more organized all in one unit (and since I have more than three and my TV only has three 4K HDMI slots). Is it possible to still run the 5.1 Sonos setup I curre...

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bobfox88 Contributor I

Sonos Account
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Using Sonos with more than one account. Is it possible to use multiple Sonos accounts for the one location. I have Sonos at home. When I visit other houses that also have Sonos, I can connect to their system but don't have access to my playlists etc.

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ben45 Contributor I

Sonos on different VLAN to controller
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I know there are many threads on this already, and I'm pretty sure I've been through them all but still with no luck. I have a bit of a strange setup (not my choice) of Ubiquiti switches and APs, and a Cisco router. We had a very similar setup a few months ago and had no issues, so I know it is pos...

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Ced Luca Contributor I

HOW CAN PLAN A MP3 REPRODUCTION?
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Hi at all, I'm new in this community, and at work we have Sonos Connect. Is possibile to reproduce a MP3 file that I have registered in a specified time? For example at 10:00/ 12:00 and 15:00 everyday? Thank's at all!

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denverwinks Contributor I

Sonos and Plex Broken Again!

Hi Sonos, Why is it that Plex always fails for me? I was listening to my music for 2 days without problem and today with no changes made, it stopped working. My library is reachable from the internet and all my other devices. I can see my Plex librarys and artwork in Sonos. When I hit play,...

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momol Contributor I

Big sound system

Hello, I´m planning to use a sonos system in an big space, but I would like to calculate how many speakers do i need, the place size is 28 meters by 12 meters with 13 meters high. I want to use the system to put only ambient sound. This instalation is not fixed, should be moving every 3 months aprox...

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4 months ago
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Icewarm Contributor I

Order of files on network folders

I have a folder on my NAS containing podcasts. The problem is that when I access these folders fro the Sonos controller, the file order is all wrong. There doesn't seem to be any sort function within the controller. Any thoughts on organization? Thanks!

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MARIS Contributor I

SONOS LIBRARY
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HOW DO I REMOVE AN IMPORTED PLAYLIST FROM MY SONOS LIBRARY

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IvarHogg Contributor I

Split audio/video from Mac streaming video to Apple TV and Audio to Sonos:Amp

Hi, I just bought the new Sonos:Amp hoping to be cable free. I want to send video signals via AppleTV to my projector, and the sound signal to the Amp. I can´t get this to work. 1. If I airplay my mac via to AppleTV, and then (from my mac) send sound to the Amp, the airplay disconnects and I only...

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Moongazer Contributor I

Placement of amp

Hi all... I am new to Sonos, but have ordered the following: Sonos BEAM1AU1WHT Beam Soundbar White Sonos BM1WMWW1WHT Beam Wall Mount White Sonos SSUBG1W Wireless Subwoofer White Sonos AMPG1AU1BLK Amp Wireless Amplifier Sonos AMPG1AU1BLK Amp Wireless Amplifier B&W M1WH White Speaker x2 Surround Left...

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