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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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Let's Talk Networking

HelloI’m a strong advocate of a healthy and stable network. Not just for the sake of enhancing Sonos enjoyment but also fundamentally. That...
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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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pretrouContributor I
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comment modifier sa bibliothèque musicale sans se connecter au wifi?

puis-je modifier ma bibliothèque musicale (rajouter des morceaux dans mes play lists) sans me connecter à mon système sonos : je suis en déplacement et n’ai pas accès à mon réseau wifi habituel ni à ma playbar. Puis-je avoir quand même accès à mes morceaux et modifier la bibliothèque ? Mes morceaux sont enregistrés sur mon PC portable et je voudrais créer des play lists pendant mes déplacements ?

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Sonos ARC and DTS Support

Why for the love of god does SONOS not support DTS audio?  No workarounds, no suggestions to look at buying a deconverter.  No I don’t want to RIP my blu rays and connect a server to watch a movie.  I want to understand why SONOS cannot support DTS audio?  Primarily BluRay 4k HD user.  

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STP Settings - Blocking

I’m having trouble with a new Sonos One (Gen2) that regular as clockwork goes offline about 5.30am in the morning and needs a power cycle to get back online.I’ve logged onto my sonos network via http://<sonos IP>:1400/status/ and checked the STP status page. (Didn’t realise you could do this but found out how on Google). This is showing some of the devices as ‘blocking’ - I am assuming this is normal, to avoid a loop (according to Wikipedia), and hence not responsible for the problems I am having?I have suggested to two diffeent people at Sonos today that I think the issue is IP address related but they are declining to comment on that.  Any observations would be appreciated!

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Beam, 2 BookShelf Symfonsiks, One Sonos SL - Best way to connect all 4 for trueplay?

Hey Community! I have had a beam and 2 bookshelf symfonsiks hooked up for surround sound in my living room and recently acquired a one sl for my kitchen in my apartment. I assumed I’d be able to balance out trueplay between all speaker but it appears the sonos software forces me to have two seperate groups. Group 1: beam and 2 bookshelf symfonsiks and then Group 2: the One SL. Is there a way to have all the speakers be apart of one group such that sound can be balance between all four speakers?

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wrong email address and it won’t let me changes anything

 Hello,All of a sudden my Sonos speaker was no longer logged in on my iPhone app nor computer. (It is not possible to log in from neither my iPhone nor my Mac in the Sonos app can you get to Settings or Preferences when you're not signed in. The only option other than to sign in is "more options" leading to add a boost or bridge, about my sonos system, submit support, reset controller, or view sonos help.) When I go to login it says "Enter the account information for g***9@hotmail.com" which is nothing like my email and when I login with my account info it says, "Sign in with the account used to set up Sonos". I've never had to do this before and the guy who installed it has been gone for two years. I reset my password and tried to follow the instructions below on both my phone and my computer but there is no option that says "I don't have access to this email" on either of those. I updated all my software. Still not there. Please help.HELP TOPICI don’t recognize the email that is disp

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Cast from within LiveXLive app to Sonos?

Hi all, is there a way to cast from LivexLive app on Android to your Sonos system?  I can do this easily with Spotify by simply selecting the Sonos speaker on my WiFi from within the Spotify app.  Why can’t I find this option within LiveXLive?  I am a premium subscriber to both services and using an Android (Samsung) phone.For clarification - I already have both my Spotify and LivexLive subscriptions setup within Sonos, so I can access both services that way.  It’s the casting from the music app I’d like to do.Thanks in advance,Dan

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optimal setup for Beam + Apple TV 4K + 4K projector

So I’m trying to configure a simple setup to connect an ATV 4K + 4K projector + Beam while keeping 4K HDR 60Hz and 5.1 audio. It isn’t proving easy!  My projector is a 4K ViewSonic x10 with S/PDIF out and 2HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2 HDR10) in. My Beam has two rear L/R Play:1s.The ideal would be to have wireless sound to the Beam/Play combo but if I’m not mistaken AirPlay 2 only supports stereo not 5.1 channels so the audio signal has to come from the ATV via a splitter or another cable run from the projector. Shame Apple TV 4K has ditched including an inbuilt SPDIF output as on earlier generations of the ATV box, so one option is a 4K HDMI-audio splitter. However in UK most of these splitter boxes (approx £20 on Amazon.co.uk) only support 4K at 30Hz not 60Hz and some don’t support HDR10 etc. So this is already dropping down the image quality. The projector has an S/PDIF out, so I can use a long HDMI cable and the Sonos Beam bundled HDMI-optical connector to plug directly into the projector but

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Adding Sonos 5 to existing Beam system

So my fiance gave me a pair of Sonos 5 speakers for Christmas, thinking they would naturally pair with our existing Sonos setup (Beam, Sub, and two 1’s in Surround Mode).  The 5’s only show up as a Stereo Pair in a different room.  How can I link these speakers with my existing setup?  I’m trying to create the most basic of 5.1 systems.

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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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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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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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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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Aras AalborgContributor I
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Doorbell

Play doorbell on Sonos by using telnet from security alarm.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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