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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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jmuenster85Contributor I
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Sonos 2 room setup won't play at the same time

Hey guys,so I have a 2 room setup with one stereo setup and I was wondering why I can’t play in both rooms the same music at the same time?I can play 2 different songs at the same time in each room, but it would be nice to have them grouped and play the same at the same time. The app seems to be able to do this, but when I add the second room to the already playing room, it doesn’t play anything.Any help with this would be appreciated. I have already unlinked everything and set it up again.Cheers

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VMFCLMCContributor I
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mes listes de lecture Sonos sont pleines

Bonjour Le système refuse désormais d’ajouter de nouvelles chansons en indiquant que mes listes de lecture sont pleines.Pourquoi y a t il une limite ? Est il possible de l’augmenter ? Est il possible de la contourner ?Je me sers de la liste de lecture Sonos que j’ai créé comme d’une radio personnelle et souhaite pouvoir l’enrichir encore de nouveaux titres…Merci d’avance

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PYRRHUSContributor I
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Connexion d'un rétroprojecteur sur AMP via un PC connecté sur une docking station

Je cherche à récupérer le son du PC sur l’Ampli Sonos lors d’une projection de la vidéo avec un rétroprojecteur via le PC ??Merci par avance de votre aide

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ScallanderContributor I
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B&O9000 via Cambridge Audio Amp to Sonos Port

Any assistance would be much appreciated. I have a B&O9000 CD player that I would like to connect to Sonos environment - 6 Sonos 1’s, 1 playbar. This will be connected via a Cambridge Audio base amp along with a project carbon turntable. I have a 7 pin fin to 2 X RCA phono cables but for some reason we can’t get the sound into the Sonos wireless ecosystem. B&O has a built in amp. Thanks

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jrg1017Contributor II
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xbox series x and sonos beam

Does anyone know how I can output 5.1 surround sound out of the Xbox series x to a TCL tv then a Sonos beam? Thanks. 

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kidsfoolContributor I
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with sonos one SL, can I group the sonos two play1?

I do not want streaming. I want device play with air play in iphone. in this case, can I group two sonos play1 and sonos one SL, using air play?

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cgrey001Contributor II
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ARC + One SL Surrounds Disconnect

ConfigurationSonos Arc 12.2 2 x Sonos One SL 12.2 Wireless 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz a/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6)IssueThe Sonos Arc with Sonos One SL as surrounds disconnected after firmware update to 12.2. Unable to add Sonos One SL as surrounds to Sonos Arc after firmware update.ObservationsSonos One SL flash white after firmware update, and Sonos Arc show question marks (?) for surrounds Sonos One SL can be added to the S2 app after factory reset. Sonos One SL fail to be added as surrounds after being setup in the S2 app as regular speakers. Sonos One SL fail to setup as surrounds after factory reset. Removing Surrounds from Sonos Arc requires Sonos SL to be factory reset to discoverSteps taken to troubleshootRebooted Sonos System Rebooted wireless access points Remove surrounds from Sonos Arc Add surrounds to Sonos Arc failed Reset Sonos One SL to factory reset Add Sonos One SL as individual speaker first, then add as surrounds failed Change room for entire setup Disabled Protected Management Frames o

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roger7Contributor I
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connect speakers

Until recently I had 4 functional speakers (kitchen, conservatory and lounge L & R)Now only lounge and kitchen L & ? appear in my system.How do I get all 4 speakers in my system Roger7

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Sound of SilenceContributor I
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Sonos Beam Connection via Proster 5x1 HDMI Switch with Audio Extractor

I’ve connected my Beam to my Samsung UN55FH6003G using Proster 5x1 HDMI Switch with Audio Extractor.  I was able to hear the sound from the Beam when using both Chromecast and Fire Stick as HDMI inputs with output back to the TV and the optical link to the Beam.  Yesterday, the sound stopped and I had to use the TV’s speakers to hear the programming.  I checked all connections as well as the devices by plugging them into different ports both on the switch and the TV.  When in the TV and sound from the TV, no problem.  When in switch, video to TV, but no sound from Beam.  Retesting today, when casting I saw a message that said something about surround sound and to use my TV controller to adjust sound.  That doesn’t work with the setup I’ve got, as it only controls the volume of the TV speakers.  I’m a bit lost and would appreciate thoughts on the topic. 

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wddossettAvid Contributor I
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Sonos line in delay and cisco switch port flap

So… a year or so ago at least I remember I was having a big delay between the video on my computer and the audio from the line in on my connect …  finally found that sonos had for some reason changed the delay to 2000ms max.  Seems they did it again at some point…  and I’m old and couldn’t remember where the setting was… finally found it, but having tons of inconsistencies on my sonos system which has worked great for years…  I hardwired most of my sonos system… but over the last month or so, my CIsco 2960 PoE switch has started complaining about ports that sonos is plugged into flapping.  I am assuming this is because it is doing both wired and wireless and for some reason sends a packet on wired/wireless and receives on the other - maybe.  Anyway, I’ve gone about turning off wireless on all my hardwired systems.  I have a full on cinema with playbar, sub and two sonos 3s for the rear.  I read a post that you should leave wireless on …. but I really would prefer to NOT have wireless o

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WaugustAvid Contributor I
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Using "Works with Sonos" Onkyo receiver TX-NR696 with Sonos Port and Boost

Just purchased a new Onkyo TX-NR696 receiver specifically for compatibility with Sonos. Reading the owner’s manual before attempting installation, I came across the following:“Displays the Sonos Connect connected to the same network as the network of this unit. Press the ENTER button to select the connected Sonos Connect.”I assume this is an older instruction that applies to Port installation as well as Connect. My question has to do with “connected to the same network as the network of this unit”.Because of connectivity problems (speakers disconnecting) on an earlier S1 system, I purchased a Boost. I assume Port should be connected to the dedicated Sonos Boost network when I set it up, correct? If so, what about the Onkyo? I assume it will not and will be on the normal home network. If so, does that mean I will need to connect Port to the home network as well for them to work? Or does Port only connect to the home network as I found is true for Sonos Move speakers? And if that is true

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Grainger12Contributor I
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Adding 2 more Play 1 speakers to Play 1 surround system

I have 2 Play1 speakers, sound bar, and sub set up for surround sound in my Den.  I purchased 2 more Play 1 speakers and added them but it created a Den 2?  I can manually activate both sets for music but it will only play 2 speakers for surround sound.  Is there a way to have them play automatically for both music and TV surround sound?  Appreciate any input!

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MichaelinchicagoContributor I
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Turntable setup through tv for free

Want to hook up a turntable to a beam or arc without an amp or port? Totally possible. I plugged the turntable cord (rca white and red) into my tv, my tv to the beam as normal with the hdmi, and changed the input to the rca signal and the record player works! I had to turn off the auto shut off for the tv so i could play records for a long time without it shutting down since there is no video signal. I don’t mind the tv on while I play records. I would mind spending $500 or $650 to hook up through an amp or port! This is free and works great. 

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Music NutEnthusiast I
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Feature Request: Standalone Sub

Would it be possible to allow configuring a Sonos Sub by itself as a “room”?.  This would solve for a couple of use cases:Those with Sonos Moves could group the Moves and standalone Sub when in close proximity. Example Office Move Pair + Office Sub. Those with the desire to have more than one Sub in room could group with an existing room that already has a Sub. Example: Living Room (+Sub) + Living Room Sub

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Fabfab99Contributor I
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Various sound profiles for a group of speakers

Is there a way to have different sound profiles set up for a group of speakers within the same room. For example, when sitting on the sofa watching tv in surround sound mode the speakers should be set up differently than when listening to music. Is there a way to switch from one sound profile to another easily?

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tcdawsonContributor I
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Does Sonos Arc and Amp

My Sonos arc only works with my Sonos amp (rear speakers) when the arc is connected to my network via Ethernet.  Does this sound correct? When I unplug the Ethernet cable from the Arc the rear speakers powered by the Sonos amp no longer play.  

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