Advanced setups

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.

  • 1,879 Topics
  • 12,483 Replies
D
DorianBriand
started this topic

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...
  • 0
  • 9
Corry P
Corry P
solved this question

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...
  • 0
  • 3
ratty
ratty
solved this question

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...
  • 0
  • 14

1879 Topics

R
Ryder92Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Setup and Input lag. HDMI, 4k Projector, SPDIF, and a computer?

Hey, apologies if this has been asked before, I just want to check something before dropping too much money. My plan is to use my desktop as a multimedia station with an HDMI running from my 1080ti to a 4k projector (Viewsonic PX747) and the SPDIF running to the back of my playbar. I've also got 4 Sonos one's that will be in the mix. I basically just want to confirm that this setup won't incur any significant audio lag? I used to run the same setup, but with a 1080p monitor and every few weeks or so would run into incremental issues with lag (not sure why). Would appreciate any comments/advice.

6
R
4 years ago
N
nate_12Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

new Sonos Amp and in-wall volume controls

I have two separate sets of ceiling speakers (8ohm) wired to in-wall Impedance Matching volume knobs. I would like to use the new Sonos Amp to power both sets of speakers, will the Volume knobs pose any issues? Thanks in advance for any insight.

1
Stanley_4
4 years ago
B
blizzardscout2Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Sonos Amp audio out to Denon AV Receiver

So I have 3 Amps now that replaced my Russound (whole house audio). The amps are powering 12 speakers throughout my house and they sit next to my Denon AV. I have a connect that I streamed music to my Russound and ran audio output to my Denon for the living speakers. I would like to run an output from my Amp to accomplish the same goal. Is this possible utilizing just the amp? Or do I need to use the connect for that purpose? Thanks for your help. Reese

1
Stanley_4
4 years ago
S
sydneykmking
posted in Advanced setups

Verizon Jetpack connecting with Sonos?

We have wifi through a Verizon Jetpack, does anyone know how to successfully connect Sonos through the jetpack? It looks like I cannot set the Jetpack to a static IP address, instead it applies a different IP to each device connected. I did not know if there is a way to create the static IP through my laptop and connect Sonos through that? If anyone has successfully connected a Sonos System by using the Verizon Jetpack, I'd appreciate your thoughts/information! (I have a Sonos 1, if that information is relevant).

5
A
4 years ago
F
FlorianBaaskeContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Sonos Group and Aruba Wifi

Hi, I have my Sonos System (Playbase, Sub and 2 Play1) up and running using a wired connection. Now, I would like to bring the Speakers on my wifi. I have created a separate SSID, just for Sonos, with the recommendations here from the forum. The playbase comes up and I can play music on the playbase using my phone or tablet or whatever. But the Sub and the 2 Play1 will not join the group. They are connected to the Wifi, but they will not form the group. anything special I need to consider, to get this working as well? BR Florian

10
F
4 years ago
J
johndodds633Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Pro-Ject Essential III Bluetooth Issues

I received the Vinyl Pro Set ordered from the Sonos website as a wedding gift. The box I received contains two Play 5 speakers and a Pro-Ject Essential III Phono turntable. I cannot seem to connect the turntable to Bluetooth so I can stream my records. The instructions for the turntable are no help. Please let me know what I need to do. Thanks so much for the help.

1
Airgetlam
4 years ago
S
servantleaderContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Controller & Router Reset

I had to replace my router. Unfortunately, i decided to reset my controller. Now my system will not connect even with an existing speaker plugged into the new router. I cannot get the app and a speaker functioning together.

10
buzz
4 years ago
I
i3eezenotchContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

PLEASE HELP -- Using Sonos for Klipsch wired speakers + Onkyo HT system.

Hi guys, I just purchased a Klipsch home theater system and I am hoping to also connect speakers in other rooms to the system as a separate zone setup for wireless. I was planning to try to run wires through the condo, but it's a pain, so I was considering getting the rocketfish wireless unit just to connect to my Onkyo's zone 2 and 3 outputs. I've recently come across the Sonos and I am wondering if it can help me achieve the same thing with better quality and also I hope you can help me figure out the most cost-effective way to do this (do I need to get a Sonos connect:amp for everything? What else do I need to get everything going?). The background: I purchased a Klipsch reference bundle, but ended up getting the reference premier set as well. Now I will be selling the reference subwoofer and center speaker and the yamaha receiver that came with the reference bundle, but keeping everything else. Here is my hopeful plan if you guys can help it come to fruition: Home th

3
I
4 years ago
C
cheddardonkeyContributor III
posted in Advanced setups

Using Playbar with Chromecast audio optical

I have a playbar with a toslink splitter, connected to TV on on side and a Chromecast audio dongle with toslink output. This works as a Chromecast workaround however the playbar assumes the Chromecast optical signal is a TV signal. Therefore dialogue enhancement etc is available but the rear speakers in my 5.1 setup only play ambient sound from the audio track. Anyone else tried this or have a way to make it work? I wish Sonos would add an option in the surrounds settings for full range rears from TV like they offer for music That would solve my problem. When linked to more rooms it sounds great on my other stereo pairs, just not in the 5.1 room.

3
Chris
4 years ago
Mutti
Mutti
posted in Advanced setups

Where are my favorite

Hi all. I had to move one Sonos beam from one wifi network to another. Since the app did not worked out (1st problem), I've decided to factory reset the device and then reconnect it to the new wifi network. After all the configuration, I was expecting that all my favorites were reloaded as before, The fact is that I have the black band with the announcement about the "my favorite" feature, but it doesn't work 🙄. Any ideas on how to restore them?

5
Mutti
4 years ago
F
fallcityContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Wireless range extender error message - but there is nothing wrong

I have an ASUS router (RT-AC88U) with both wired and wireless speaker connections. I have an ASUS repeater (RP-AC68U) connected (wireless) to the router. Finally i have one speaker that is hard wired to the repeater. Everything works great. I can group all of the speakers if I want. I can control the music anywhere on the network. However, the Sonos app insists there is a problem and pops an error message when I do just about anything in the app. It doesn't impact the functionality, but it is annoying as it comes up all. the. time. Is there anyway to turn off this prompt? [img]https://uploads-eu-west-1.insided.com/sonos-en/attachment/782fca1f-7b12-4782-b371-a5a39e8f3257.jpg[/img]

4
Smilja
4 years ago
T
tempoContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Discrete 5.1 surround via Airplay ?

Hi, I would like to AirPlay discrete 5.1 from my Mac or iPhone XS to a Sonos Beam. My Sonos Beam is grouped with two Play: 3s as LS + RS speakers. When I connect to AirPlay and open Audio MIDI Setup, AirPlay only has the option of 2 outputs, and can't be configured for 5.1 surround. Similarly, everything I stream from my Mac or iPhoneXS is downmixed to stereo. How do I get discrete 5.1 setup using Airplay ? If it's not possible, how can I get discrete 5.1 surround from my Mac to either a Sonos Beam or Playbar ? My Macbook Pro doesn't support ARC HDMI or Optical Audio Out. Current setup: Macbook Pro OSX 10.14.4 Sonos Beam Sonos Play: 3 (LS) Sonos Play: 3 (RS)

10
controlav
4 years ago
renowden
renowdenAvid Contributor I
posted in Advanced setups

Line-In compression

Hi - it is a while since I looked at this and I have a few queries. I presume that it is digital stream compression not audio compression/limiting as used by radio stations, that wouldn't make sense? I see that there is now an "automatic" option. Does any one know exactly what that means? Do we know if it is lossless (as per FLAC which achieves quite good compression wrt WAV)? Or is it lossy (as per MP3)? I am asking because I have been using line in from my Hi-Fi and recently it has started to break up. I found that it was set to automatic. Changing it to compressed removes the problem - I have not tried using uncompressed yet.

8
A
4 years ago
M
marcus26Contributor I
posted in Advanced setups

Time Based Volume Limits

I am really hoping that we could have a time based volume limits setting. This would mean you could set multiple volume limits which apply at different points in the day. Therefore if 9pm the volume automatically reduces to the 9pm volume limit.

3
Jeff S
4 years ago
B
boblichensTrending Lyricist I
asked in Advanced setups

Powered Analog Sub with Sonos Connect

My current setup for surround is a Playbase for the front with 2 Ones as the rear speakers but no sub. I’d like to use my powered analog Yamaha sub to complete everything and am considering the Connect (not the Connect Amp) Will this work?

7
melvimbe
4 years ago
Meaty Albatros
Meaty AlbatrosContributor III
posted in Advanced setups

Using a Bluetooth Transmitter and a Connect to play through BT speakers?

I've searched a bit through the forums on this topic but need something clarified. I have existing wired outdoor speakers connected to a Connect to give me Sonos control over them. Part of my yard isn't feasible for wiring so I'd like to add two (battery powered) Bluetooth speakers to this set up. Questions: [1] I assume a Bluetooth transmitter gets connected to the Audio OUT RCA jacks on the Connect? [2] The existing Sonos Connect connects to the wired speaker amp via the RCA Out jacks; Can I piggyback the BT transmitter to this same connect buy using y-splitters for the L and R RCA out jacks or do I need an additional Connect module? [3] Or can I just use the single Coax Out for the BT transmitter? Thanks!

6
ratty
4 years ago
G
GabogrfContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

SONOS Beam has Boost mode?

The speaker SONOS ONE has boost mode, to help to connect anothers speakers with own WIFI, but my question is, the SONOS BEAM also has boost mode? Or not?

1
Smilja
4 years ago
M
MDSTContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

Wired speaker drops out in Mixed Mode

I have a Mixed Mode setup with Wired and WiFi connected speakers.I don't use SonosMesh as the WiFi space is so crowded that you can't run a single channel (1,6 or 11) clearly through out the setup. [img]2ddf7dd5-494e-414a-8dfd-c970358bd1ce.png[/img] Somehow the wired (!) office keeps dropping out. Any idea why this would happened? (and also I have STP undefined in my network matrix, to unknown devices..?!)

23
ratty
4 years ago
dforg
dforgContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Mesh DECO M5 with 4x amp:connect... not working anymore (working fine under old setup with 3  Extreme)

Hi guys, I need serious help after replacing my 3  extreme for 6x TP-Link DECO M5 impossible to get any music through the DECO M5 here's my original setup 4x Sonos AMP:CONNECT 3x AirPort Extreme (tower version) never connected any CAT5 to any of my 4x AMP:CONNECT all music was perfectly streamed only over wifi form any od all my  devices without any issues for years I decide to replace the 3x older Airport for 6x DECO M5 1x DECO is acting as a router & I have connected a network switch for network port expansion, NAS, iMac.... the only difference is my new wifi system (much better over my 6000sq/ft) but now after totally reset my 4x AMP:CONNECT I still not able to stream anything on it as a test I decided to reconnect 1x older AirPort Extreme directly to my network switch (who is connected directly to the new DECO). BINGO !!! music is back !!! but I have to create a different wifi network, 1x for DECO, 1x for Airport Why I can stream through the airport connected the

0
dforg
4 years ago
J
juvonusContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

two subs

I would like to add two subs to a room. Is that possible?

2
T
4 years ago
N
NeilTchContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

If TV output must be set to PCM will that limit my ability to have 3.1 SONOS system?

There is only one output (optical) from my new LG OLED TV and it goes to an optical splitter (1 in 4 out) and on to my Playbar as well as 2 Transmitter/Receiver earphones. The 2 earphones require the output from the TV to be PCM. Because the TV must transmit via PCM to the Playbar will that limit my ability to have a 3.1 SONOS system?

7
N
4 years ago
Z
Z1SSContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

PLAY5 + TRAKTOR S2 MK3 = Delay (Line-in)

I encountered the same problem, and as I understood it, SONOS is indifferent to the requests of its customers. I connect TRAKTOR S2 MK3 through Line-in and so it is absolutely impossible to play. For me, it’s really not clear why this problem cannot be solved for so many years, because it is fixed by one new firmware. Why do we need smart chips if you plugged the speaker through the cable? Turn them off and let the sound go directly! Dear and beloved company SONOS, forget about it or is there at least some chance in the future? After all, there would not be this problem, many would choose PLAY 5 as a monitor, buy a second PLAY 5 speaker for themselves.

6
Z
4 years ago
D
dacweContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

Hooking up a chromecast to a Play:1 (Play:3) without line-in

[i]I got tired of waiting for Sonos to get around to release some kind of cast support (they have good reasons not to too).[/i] Before I began this was my wish list: [list] [*]Cast from android/iphone using chromecast, [*]it should start automatically when I cast, [*]have acceptable sound quality (I tried bluetooth with a similar setup but it sounded awful) and [*]be relatively cheap. [/list] So, to the hardware: [list] [*]chromecast audio (I would recommend getting a normal chromecast and extract the audio - the one I got has some limitations), [*]raspberry pi as transcoder (record output from chromecast and transform it into a mp3-stream that the sonos can handle) [*](and a USB sound card because the raspberry has no line-in (got a behringer UCA202 which is supported) [/list] Here is an image of the mess! :) [img]d03f78c1-3bfd-4c61-9462-9a62526bbfc3.jpg[/img] After installing the standard raspbian (and running the raspi-config + apt update/upgrade) I proceeded to install pulseau

11
D
4 years ago
S
SB UserContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

How to Use Sonos with NordVPN

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 change to just use Sonos), and (2) Block connections without VPN (which I have tried in both on and off modes - neither work). Any ideas as to how to get Sonos to work?

2
R
4 years ago
T
The username may only containContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

SONOS not useable anymore

I don't know what happened to you people at sonos, but something is fundamentally wrong. Not only do you force me to register an account, you force me to use a mobile app and you make your own hardware unusable. I used my sonos play 5 gen 2, which cost more than 500 bucks, at my company. There we have an internal lan and a guest wifi. I once registered my play 5 successfully on our guest network. Now our wireless password changed. Your suggestion is of course, just connect to the wired network... The problem is, my smartphone does not have an ethernet port. I thought i could just reset my play 5 and start over, but, probably because you have registered my previous setup with my account, the setup fails and it says i have to shortly connect to the wired network to finish the setup. So i can not connect to the wired network with my phone, the only way i could configure my sonos device would be via a real computer, but you disabled that! I am going to sell it and i hope yo

6
jgatie
4 years ago
Terms & ConditionsCookie settings